Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,500 cc
V2 JSOMOT history
V2 JSO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 55,604 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 55,604 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V2 JSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V2 JSO was last recorded at 55,604 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jun 2009: 15,781 miles, lower than 105,575 miles on 20 Jun 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 55,584 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 55,604 miles
- 2024 – 53,584 miles
- 2023 – 51,255 miles
- 2022 – 48,836 miles
- 2021 – 46,319 miles
- 2020 – 43,974 miles
- 2019 – 39,981 miles
- 2018 – 37,183 miles
- 2017 – 34,852 miles
- 2016 – 33,128 miles
- 2015 – 32,032 miles
- 2014 – 29,414 miles
- 2013 – 27,766 miles
- 2012 – 25,066 miles
- 2011 – 23,041 miles
- 2010 – 19,380 miles
- 2009 – 15,781 miles
- 2008 – 105,575 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,604 miles
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear hub dust caps missing both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySteering damper bush wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTow socket cover missing (retaining devise)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside front worn slightly and leaking oil/grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Steering damper unit has worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Slight weap front swivel hubs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,604 miles (+20)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 55,604 miles
- Test number
- 276335951533
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear hub dust caps missing both sides
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
- AdvisoryTow socket cover missing (retaining devise)
Fail55,584 miles (+2,000)2 dangerous5 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,584 miles
- Test number
- 622252020784
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear hub dust caps missing both sides
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
- AdvisoryTow socket cover missing (retaining devise)
Pass53,584 miles (+2,329)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 53,584 miles
- Test number
- 631853770518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,255 miles (+2,419)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 51,255 miles
- Test number
- 239593075450
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside front swivel slightly worn and has slight oil weap (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear shock absorber mounting bushes are worn (5.3.2 (c))
Pass48,836 miles (+23)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 48,836 miles
- Test number
- 638148721679
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside front worn slightly and leaking oil/grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering damper unit has worn bush
Fail48,813 miles (+2,494)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,813 miles
- Test number
- 550273451488
- DangerousBumper likely to become detached nearside front bumper corner (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSteering column universal joint likely to become detached column uj assy is insecure in two places (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted nearside front section of bumper is not straight and has sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside front worn slightly and leaking oil/grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside front outer door handle loose but functional
- AdvisorySteering damper unit has worn bush
Pass46,319 miles (+101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 46,319 miles
- Test number
- 208221675050
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight weap front swivel hubs
Fail46,218 miles (+2,244)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,218 miles
- Test number
- 682607825752
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high aimed high and too far over to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible rear number plate very deteriorated (0.1 (b))
- MajorSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear 'A' frame mounting ball joint cover on rear drive is in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight weap front swivel hubs
Pass43,974 miles (+3,993)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 43,974 miles
- Test number
- 705030393066
- MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A Frame" ball joint, (Goes onto rear axle) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass39,981 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 39,981 miles
- Test number
- 299925361859
- AdvisoryBoth rear drive flanges worn on hubs
Fail39,981 miles (+2,798)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,981 miles
- Test number
- 144730464830
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear drive flanges worn on hubs
Pass37,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 37,183 miles
- Test number
- 795172544365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,183 miles (+2,331)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,183 miles
- Test number
- 781260423162
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass34,852 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 34,852 miles
- Test number
- 350109589509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,852 miles (+1,724)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,852 miles
- Test number
- 576784158524
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass33,128 miles (+1,096)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 33,128 miles
- Test number
- 749908425871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,032 miles (+2,618)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 32,032 miles
- Test number
- 159293265112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,414 miles (+1,648)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 29,414 miles
- Test number
- 205899584114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,766 miles (+2,700)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 27,766 miles
- Test number
- 456998173105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,066 miles (+2,025)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 25,066 miles
- Test number
- 938272772106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,041 miles (+3,661)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 23,041 miles
- Test number
- 859580381144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,380 miles (+3,599)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 19,380 miles
- Test number
- 460706670198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,781 miles (-89,794)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 15,781 miles
- Test number
- 140814079183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 105,575 miles
- Test number
- 551112878118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V2 JSO
- Does V2 JSO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 JSO is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V2 JSO?
- The MOT on V2 JSO is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V2 JSO done?
- V2 JSO was recorded at 55,604 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025.
- Has V2 JSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V2 JSO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V2 JSO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V2 JSO find?
- V2 JSO passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: indicator switch faulty; rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 7 more.
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