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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,492 cc

V5 JVNMOT history

V5 JVN is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

V5 JVN grey 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 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
110,396 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 JVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 JVN was last recorded at 110,396 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,614 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
782 miles
Average per year
3,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,396 miles
  • 2024 – 109,614 miles
  • 2023 – 109,090 miles
  • 2022 – 108,139 miles
  • 2021 – 105,743 miles
  • 2016 – 102,709 miles
  • 2015 – 99,150 miles
  • 2014 – 95,365 miles
  • 2013 – 90,780 miles
  • 2012 – 83,985 miles
  • 2011 – 75,997 miles
  • 2010 – 69,022 miles
  • 2009 – 61,005 miles
  • 2008 – 52,517 miles
  • 2007 – 43,025 miles
  • 2006 – 34,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,396 miles
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTrack rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,396 miles (+782)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    110,396 miles
    Test number
    584370410754
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  2. Pass109,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,614 miles
    Test number
    447709714681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail109,614 miles (+524)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,614 miles
    Test number
    804535602298
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass109,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,090 miles
    Test number
    846563900065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,090 miles (+951)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,090 miles
    Test number
    409228107281
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass108,139 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,139 miles
    Test number
    405352689178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,743 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,743 miles
    Test number
    337155661313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,709 miles
    Test number
    775820711266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,709 miles (+3,559)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,709 miles
    Test number
    724377758680
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass99,150 miles (+3,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,150 miles
    Test number
    803587726107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass95,365 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,365 miles
    Test number
    335740814290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,780 miles (+6,795)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,780 miles
    Test number
    809217603224
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass83,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,985 miles
    Test number
    657908702213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail83,985 miles (+7,988)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,985 miles
    Test number
    786938902279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail75,997 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    468398181112
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass75,997 miles (+6,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    859668381130
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass69,022 miles (+8,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,022 miles
    Test number
    294409680105
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass61,005 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,005 miles
    Test number
    443521089134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,517 miles (+9,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,517 miles
    Test number
    470269978196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass43,025 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,025 miles
    Test number
    820854467194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,977 miles
    Test number
    184098356196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,977 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,977 miles
    Test number
    884737056107
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about V5 JVN

Does V5 JVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 JVN is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 JVN?
The MOT on V5 JVN is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 JVN done?
V5 JVN was recorded at 110,396 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,862 miles a year.
Has V5 JVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 JVN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 JVN 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 JVN find?
V5 JVN passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; drag link end slightly misaligned; track rod end slightly misaligned.

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