Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
V5 JKFMOT history
V5 JKF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,024 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 83,024 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,224 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 JKF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 30 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 JKF was last recorded at 83,024 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 82,441 miles · 5 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 583 miles
- Average per year
- 1,224 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,024 miles
- 2024 – 82,441 miles
- 2018 – 82,390 miles
- 2017 – 80,691 miles
- 2016 – 78,453 miles
- 2015 – 77,794 miles
- 2014 – 77,003 miles
- 2013 – 74,452 miles
- 2012 – 72,339 miles
- 2011 – 70,435 miles
- 2010 – 68,267 miles
- 2009 – 66,167 miles
- 2008 – 63,206 miles
- 2007 – 60,192 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,024 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,024 miles (+583)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 83,024 miles
- Test number
- 109073716073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 82,441 miles
- Test number
- 967377391259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,441 miles (+51)1 major3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,441 miles
- Test number
- 602859572064
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail82,390 miles (+1,699)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,390 miles
- Test number
- 738748599453
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- 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))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass80,691 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 80,691 miles
- Test number
- 698887045775
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail80,691 miles (+2,238)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,691 miles
- Test number
- 345998694210
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass78,453 miles (+659)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 78,453 miles
- Test number
- 886588266652
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal has a minor oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal has a minor oil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass77,794 miles (+791)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 77,794 miles
- Test number
- 850785477672
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal has a minor oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil seal has a minor oil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
Pass77,003 miles (+2,551)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 77,003 miles
- Test number
- 647959574037
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteGrease leaking from both front hubs
Pass74,452 miles (+43)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 74,452 miles
- Test number
- 858092273022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGrease leaking from both front hubs
Fail74,409 miles (+2,070)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,409 miles
- Test number
- 917465463090
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGrease leaking from both front hubs
Pass72,339 miles (+1,904)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 72,339 miles
- Test number
- 479041362073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteBoth front hub seals leaking
Pass70,435 miles (+2,168)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 70,435 miles
- Test number
- 327544551077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,267 miles (+2,100)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 68,267 miles
- Test number
- 982534650091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,167 miles (+2,961)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 66,167 miles
- Test number
- 300688159048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,206 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 63,206 miles
- Test number
- 812241168014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,205 miles (+3,013)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,205 miles
- Test number
- 894240568059
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass60,192 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 60,192 miles
- Test number
- 824600667034
- NoteDampness to fuel filter area
- NoteEmissions close to maximum
Questions about V5 JKF
- Does V5 JKF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 JKF is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V5 JKF?
- The MOT on V5 JKF is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 JKF done?
- V5 JKF was recorded at 83,024 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 1,224 miles a year.
- Has V5 JKF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 JKF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on V5 JKF 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 V5 JKF find?
- V5 JKF passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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