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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

V20 JNCMOT history

V20 JNC is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 59,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

V20 JNC silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
59,382 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 JNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 JNC was last recorded at 59,382 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Nov 2012: 36,952 miles, lower than 344,220 miles on 2 Dec 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,985 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,397 miles
Average per year
2,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,382 miles
  • 2024 – 57,985 miles
  • 2023 – 57,666 miles
  • 2022 – 57,243 miles
  • 2021 – 56,652 miles
  • 2020 – 55,504 miles
  • 2019 – 54,598 miles
  • 2018 – 54,158 miles
  • 2017 – 52,588 miles
  • 2016 – 51,315 miles
  • 2015 – 49,823 miles
  • 2014 – 47,785 miles
  • 2013 – 43,027 miles
  • 2012 – 36,960 miles
  • 2011 – 344,220 miles
  • 2010 – 31,419 miles
  • 2009 – 28,055 miles
  • 2008 – 24,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,382 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    801999651817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail59,382 miles (+1,397)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    106473219296
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect replace both front and rear (0.1 (c))
  3. Pass57,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,985 miles
    Test number
    265740995625
    • AdvisorySurface rusting to both chassis rails and rear cross member
  4. Fail57,985 miles (+319)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,985 miles
    Test number
    243525018806
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect replace both front and rear (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface rusting to both chassis rails and rear cross member
  5. Pass57,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,666 miles
    Test number
    749580350957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,666 miles (+423)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,666 miles
    Test number
    157292144070
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements replace both front and rear (0.1 (d))
  7. Pass57,243 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,243 miles
    Test number
    943372132062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,652 miles
    Test number
    346897469529
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear tie bars (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail56,652 miles (+1,148)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,652 miles
    Test number
    316391210026
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements replace both front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear tie bars (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass55,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,504 miles
    Test number
    543182220049
    • AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail55,504 miles (+906)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,504 miles
    Test number
    283788074250
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect both front and rear replaced (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass54,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,598 miles
    Test number
    211089284052
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail54,598 miles (+440)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,598 miles
    Test number
    171635570296
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect replace front and rear wrong colour (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass54,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,158 miles
    Test number
    867864825482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,158 miles (+1,570)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,158 miles
    Test number
    372656609552
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate incorrect replace (0.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate incorrect replace (0.1 (c))
  16. Pass52,588 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    423696795722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,315 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    51,315 miles
    Test number
    689495550313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,823 miles
    Test number
    404621617861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Fail49,823 miles (+2,038)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,823 miles
    Test number
    916823039083
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass47,785 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,785 miles
    Test number
    996556744308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Fail47,783 miles (+4,756)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,783 miles
    Test number
    676796344383
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass43,027 miles (+6,067)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,027 miles
    Test number
    638788833383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,960 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,960 miles
    Test number
    628219022343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,952 miles (-307,268)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,952 miles
    Test number
    676347322383
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
  25. Pass344,220 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    344,220 miles
    Test number
    579066831380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear brake corroed on in side
  26. Fail344,220 miles (+312,801)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    344,220 miles
    Test number
    296795731382
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear brake corroed on in side
  27. Pass31,419 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,419 miles
    Test number
    960289520300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,055 miles
    Test number
    481541939471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,055 miles (+3,845)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,055 miles
    Test number
    892811339321
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  30. Pass24,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,210 miles
    Test number
    824981638388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 JNC

Does V20 JNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 JNC is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V20 JNC?
The MOT on V20 JNC is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 JNC done?
V20 JNC was recorded at 59,382 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,066 miles a year.
Has V20 JNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 JNC has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V20 JNC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V20 JNC find?
V20 JNC passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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