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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V639 JAWMOT history

V639 JAW is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

V639 JAW white 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
148,131 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V639 JAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V639 JAW was last recorded at 148,131 miles on 1 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2011: 104,480 miles, lower than 104,613 miles on 22 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,131 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,131 miles
  • 2025 – 141,678 miles
  • 2024 – 134,889 miles
  • 2023 – 127,192 miles
  • 2022 – 122,765 miles
  • 2021 – 119,959 miles
  • 2019 – 119,400 miles
  • 2018 – 119,308 miles
  • 2017 – 118,173 miles
  • 2016 – 117,177 miles
  • 2014 – 116,871 miles
  • 2013 – 110,995 miles
  • 2012 – 107,401 miles
  • 2011 – 104,480 miles
  • 2010 – 100,700 miles
  • 2009 – 95,658 miles
  • 2008 – 90,756 miles
  • 2007 – 83,678 miles
  • 2006 – 72,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,131 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,131 miles
    Test number
    785353295214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,131 miles (+6,453)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,131 miles
    Test number
    295188685961
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,678 miles
    Test number
    959482580156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail141,678 miles (+6,789)3 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,678 miles
    Test number
    250603580311
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass134,889 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,889 miles
    Test number
    583952619547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail134,762 miles (+7,570)4 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,762 miles
    Test number
    246109487263
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass127,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,192 miles
    Test number
    945364601411
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail127,192 miles (+4,427)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,192 miles
    Test number
    861920191029
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass122,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,765 miles
    Test number
    282206334901
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail122,765 miles (+2,806)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,765 miles
    Test number
    784577893000
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass119,959 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    119,959 miles
    Test number
    723385107776
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail119,920 miles (+520)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,920 miles
    Test number
    898750718672
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass119,400 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,400 miles
    Test number
    150955887527
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall crack on passenger side windscreen

  14. Pass119,308 miles (+1,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,308 miles
    Test number
    221764421962
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass118,173 miles (+996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,173 miles
    Test number
    530391776799
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass117,177 miles (+306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,177 miles
    Test number
    306630083724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail116,871 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,871 miles
    Test number
    186498684217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass116,871 miles (+5,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,871 miles
    Test number
    276968984289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass110,995 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,995 miles
    Test number
    529949383293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNear-side and off-side front bulkheads corroded but not near a testable item

  20. Fail110,995 miles (+3,594)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,995 miles
    Test number
    469460183212
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNear-side and off-side front bulkheads corroded but not near a testable item

  21. Pass107,401 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    107,401 miles
    Test number
    357583882298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail107,372 miles (+2,892)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,372 miles
    Test number
    349368072206
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass104,480 miles (-133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,480 miles
    Test number
    159675031203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail104,613 miles (+3,913)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,613 miles
    Test number
    935594431247
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass100,700 miles (+5,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,700 miles
    Test number
    420537710133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass95,658 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    95,658 miles
    Test number
    101175209172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass90,756 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,756 miles
    Test number
    561446308193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass83,678 miles (+10,726)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    83,678 miles
    Test number
    962000507144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass72,952 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,952 miles
    Test number
    490264416118
    • NoteFRONT & REAR LEFT TYRES WORN TO 2mm TREAD DEPTH

Questions about V639 JAW

Does V639 JAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V639 JAW is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V639 JAW?
The MOT on V639 JAW is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V639 JAW done?
V639 JAW was recorded at 148,131 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,755 miles a year.
Has V639 JAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V639 JAW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V639 JAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V639 JAW find?
V639 JAW passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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