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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

V21 JHSMOT history

V21 JHS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 157,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

V21 JHS blue 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,738 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 JHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 JHS was last recorded at 157,738 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 7,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,341 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,397 miles
Average per year
6,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,738 miles
  • 2024 – 150,341 miles
  • 2023 – 140,968 miles
  • 2022 – 134,519 miles
  • 2021 – 127,659 miles
  • 2020 – 122,196 miles
  • 2019 – 117,578 miles
  • 2018 – 111,099 miles
  • 2017 – 104,185 miles
  • 2016 – 98,541 miles
  • 2015 – 89,668 miles
  • 2014 – 82,043 miles
  • 2013 – 73,726 miles
  • 2012 – 67,427 miles
  • 2010 – 61,149 miles
  • 2009 – 54,113 miles
  • 2008 – 45,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,738 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • O/s/r bump stop missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,738 miles (+7,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,738 miles
    Test number
    862665053715
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,341 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,341 miles
    Test number
    469892116628
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper diff ball joint has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail150,341 miles (+9,373)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,341 miles
    Test number
    715347442993
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper diff ball joint has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass140,968 miles (+6,449)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,968 miles
    Test number
    395700288947
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,519 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,519 miles
    Test number
    445606152247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear chassis rails

  6. Fail134,519 miles (+6,860)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,519 miles
    Test number
    989770286910
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs are oily
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear chassis rails

  7. Pass127,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,659 miles
    Test number
    577346285342
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail127,659 miles (+5,463)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,659 miles
    Test number
    567468966403
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass122,196 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,196 miles
    Test number
    848586350412
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front suspension turrets
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear half of chaasis
    • AdvisoryFront hubs oily and pitting to swivel housings
    • AdvisoryNote: tubless tyres fitted to tubed rims
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRub marks on front radius arms but does not appear to touch on lock to lock test

  10. Fail122,196 miles (+4,618)4 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,196 miles
    Test number
    458206693311
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front suspension turrets
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear half of chaasis
    • AdvisoryFront hubs oily and pitting to swivel housings
    • AdvisoryNote: tubless tyres fitted to tubed rims
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRub marks on front radius arms but does not appear to touch on lock to lock test

  11. Pass117,578 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,578 miles
    Test number
    153446401020
    • AdvisoryFront Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides. both seals weeping (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  12. Fail117,575 miles (+6,476)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,575 miles
    Test number
    325073358143
    • DangerousFront Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm securing device loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides. both seals weeping (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass111,099 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,099 miles
    Test number
    376781784003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/75/16 122/119n (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/75/16 122/119n (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/75/16 122/119n (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/75/16 122/119n (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres contacting trailing arms when on lock
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft has slight play in knuckle

  14. Fail111,097 miles (+6,912)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,097 miles
    Test number
    543519868883
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play swivel hub assembly (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm balljoint from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/75/16 122/119n (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/75/16 122/119n (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/75/16 122/119n (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/75/16 122/119n (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres contacting trailing arms when on lock
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft has slight play in knuckle

  15. Pass104,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,185 miles
    Test number
    493122062340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,185 miles (+5,644)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,185 miles
    Test number
    419097573586
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass98,541 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    98,541 miles
    Test number
    445348091079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail98,539 miles (+8,871)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,539 miles
    Test number
    564052704124
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass89,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,668 miles
    Test number
    155850075143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,668 miles (+7,625)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,668 miles
    Test number
    489626565155
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass82,043 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,043 miles
    Test number
    789303364135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread

  22. Fail82,043 miles (+8,317)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,043 miles
    Test number
    985135454165
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread

  23. Pass73,726 miles (+6,299)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,726 miles
    Test number
    615294533109
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  24. Pass67,427 miles (+113)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,427 miles
    Test number
    476880512186
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail67,314 miles (+6,165)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,314 miles
    Test number
    269823602453
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail61,149 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,149 miles
    Test number
    250115260336
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass61,149 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,149 miles
    Test number
    841205160317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,113 miles
    Test number
    702907159303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail54,113 miles (+8,140)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,113 miles
    Test number
    111066359330
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

  30. Pass45,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,973 miles
    Test number
    720970298273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail45,973 miles3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,973 miles
    Test number
    360557788463
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about V21 JHS

Does V21 JHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 JHS is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V21 JHS?
The MOT on V21 JHS is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 JHS done?
V21 JHS was recorded at 157,738 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,523 miles a year.
Has V21 JHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 JHS has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 JHS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V21 JHS find?
V21 JHS passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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