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Land Rover Range Rover

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,497 cc

V38 JGSMOT history

V38 JGS is a green diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 198,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

V38 JGS green Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
198,148 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 JGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V38 JGS was last recorded at 198,148 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,087 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
10,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 198,148 miles
  • 2023 – 189,686 miles
  • 2022 – 184,655 miles
  • 2021 – 179,968 miles
  • 2020 – 175,091 miles
  • 2019 – 172,834 miles
  • 2018 – 172,787 miles
  • 2017 – 169,161 miles
  • 2016 – 164,015 miles
  • 2015 – 163,942 miles
  • 2013 – 163,751 miles
  • 2009 – 133,313 miles
  • 2008 – 121,989 miles
  • 2007 – 114,934 miles
  • 2006 – 10,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread worn on inner edge of tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    476120520391
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    728729015740
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    955138144907
    • MajorFuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,148 miles (+61)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    198,148 miles
    Test number
    212639258288
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread worn on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear silencer badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread worn on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail198,087 miles (+8,401)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,087 miles
    Test number
    384503329450
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine compartment area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread worn on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear silencer badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread worn on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass189,686 miles (+183)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    189,686 miles
    Test number
    437324480195
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail189,503 miles (+4,848)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,503 miles
    Test number
    821775884297
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass184,655 miles (+135)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    184,655 miles
    Test number
    495838365218
    • MinorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail184,520 miles (+4,552)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,520 miles
    Test number
    361756653680
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass179,968 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    179,968 miles
    Test number
    681719617208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail179,937 miles (+4,846)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,937 miles
    Test number
    861292977388
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass175,091 miles (+2,257)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,091 miles
    Test number
    801814663227
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass172,834 miles (+47)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    172,834 miles
    Test number
    853772635103
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail172,787 miles (+3,626)2 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,787 miles
    Test number
    897407798537
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass169,161 miles (+5,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    169,161 miles
    Test number
    681872086314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass164,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    164,015 miles
    Test number
    166862551921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail164,015 miles (+73)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,015 miles
    Test number
    279260355700
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass163,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    163,942 miles
    Test number
    403716034051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail163,942 miles (+191)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,942 miles
    Test number
    983751789496
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass163,751 miles (+30,438)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    163,751 miles
    Test number
    606924423312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass133,313 miles (+11,324)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    133,313 miles
    Test number
    312376309473
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split
    • NoteN/s/r pads getting low
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight damage to both headlamps
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar dop link

  22. Pass121,989 miles (+7,055)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    121,989 miles
    Test number
    843050828132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail114,934 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,934 miles
    Test number
    334290737165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass114,934 miles (+104,160)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    114,934 miles
    Test number
    484230937176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,774 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,774 miles
    Test number
    740793516376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak from prop shaft drum
    • NoteSpare wheel is flat

Questions about V38 JGS

Does V38 JGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 JGS expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 JGS?
The MOT on V38 JGS expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 JGS done?
V38 JGS was recorded at 198,148 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 10,802 miles a year.
Has V38 JGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 JGS has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V38 JGS 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 V38 JGS find?
V38 JGS failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside front drag link end ball joint has excessive play, and 9 more.

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