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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V661 JAWMOT history

V661 JAW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

V661 JAW 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 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
64,357 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V661 JAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V661 JAW was last recorded at 64,357 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,633 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
724 miles
Average per year
1,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,357 miles
  • 2024 – 63,633 miles
  • 2023 – 61,298 miles
  • 2022 – 54,894 miles
  • 2021 – 54,529 miles
  • 2020 – 54,147 miles
  • 2019 – 53,573 miles
  • 2018 – 53,093 miles
  • 2017 – 52,613 miles
  • 2016 – 51,991 miles
  • 2015 – 51,456 miles
  • 2014 – 50,846 miles
  • 2013 – 49,642 miles
  • 2012 – 48,276 miles
  • 2011 – 46,154 miles
  • 2010 – 44,498 miles
  • 2009 – 42,688 miles
  • 2008 – 41,172 miles
  • 2007 – 37,174 miles
  • 2006 – 31,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,357 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,357 miles (+724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    64,357 miles
    Test number
    128294540489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass63,633 miles (+2,335)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,633 miles
    Test number
    453138754293
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass61,298 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,298 miles
    Test number
    813720834877
    • MinorRear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail61,298 miles (+6,404)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,298 miles
    Test number
    124317025184
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,894 miles (+365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,894 miles
    Test number
    709180003491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some corrosion to the inner face of the disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass54,529 miles (+382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,529 miles
    Test number
    866802447957
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper arm lose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some corrosion to the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,147 miles
    Test number
    215914422866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail54,147 miles (+574)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,147 miles
    Test number
    951303502923
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass53,573 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    940055310841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,093 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    394056892125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,613 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,613 miles
    Test number
    291687659513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,991 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,991 miles
    Test number
    111752433496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,456 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    861108904917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,846 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,846 miles
    Test number
    158426054203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,642 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,642 miles
    Test number
    878157363268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,640 miles (+1,364)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,640 miles
    Test number
    408404263249
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Pass48,276 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,276 miles
    Test number
    356708962277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,154 miles (+1,656)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,154 miles
    Test number
    395714171228
    • NoteAdvise both front steering ball leaking slightly
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres perishing

  19. Pass44,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,498 miles
    Test number
    781461060229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,498 miles (+1,810)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,498 miles
    Test number
    312120960482
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear discs in poor condision

  21. Pass42,688 miles (+1,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,688 miles
    Test number
    314713929438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass41,172 miles (+3,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,172 miles
    Test number
    244345308285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass37,174 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    884389007209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,295 miles
    Test number
    501598826240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V661 JAW

Does V661 JAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V661 JAW is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V661 JAW?
The MOT on V661 JAW is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V661 JAW done?
V661 JAW was recorded at 64,357 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,642 miles a year.
Has V661 JAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V661 JAW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V661 JAW 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 V661 JAW find?
V661 JAW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both.

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