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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V718 JSTMOT history

V718 JST is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

V718 JST white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
102,862 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V718 JST
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
8 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V718 JST was last recorded at 102,862 miles on 13 May 2026, 309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,553 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
309 miles
Average per year
2,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,862 miles
  • 2025 – 102,553 miles
  • 2024 – 102,466 miles
  • 2022 – 101,401 miles
  • 2021 – 101,106 miles
  • 2020 – 100,346 miles
  • 2019 – 99,118 miles
  • 2018 – 97,195 miles
  • 2016 – 95,989 miles
  • 2015 – 95,138 miles
  • 2014 – 91,904 miles
  • 2013 – 88,554 miles
  • 2012 – 85,155 miles
  • 2011 – 80,060 miles
  • 2010 – 78,287 miles
  • 2009 – 71,173 miles
  • 2008 – 69,610 miles
  • 2007 – 65,911 miles
  • 2006 – 63,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,862 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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush onto body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush onto body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,862 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    102,862 miles
    Test number
    146845766759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,553 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,553 miles
    Test number
    163679434610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,466 miles (+1,065)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,466 miles
    Test number
    265527344938
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,401 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,401 miles
    Test number
    639648435024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail101,401 miles (+295)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,401 miles
    Test number
    133307949995
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,106 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,106 miles
    Test number
    706318670499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,099 miles (+753)1 dangerous12 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,099 miles
    Test number
    470092142401
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system On axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not operating over full swept area (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Chassis corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area

  8. Pass100,346 miles (+1,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,346 miles
    Test number
    845412858245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,118 miles (+1,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,118 miles
    Test number
    843563516526
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass97,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,195 miles
    Test number
    120249521415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,195 miles (+1,206)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,195 miles
    Test number
    579267625988
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass95,989 miles (+851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,989 miles
    Test number
    806394631534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass95,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,138 miles
    Test number
    820821459519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,138 miles (+1,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,138 miles
    Test number
    508647371755
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass93,961 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,961 miles
    Test number
    378030025181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,904 miles
    Test number
    246203054419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,904 miles (+3,350)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,904 miles
    Test number
    659473754161
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass88,554 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,554 miles
    Test number
    368509943119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,155 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,155 miles
    Test number
    217779542154
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass85,155 miles (+5,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,155 miles
    Test number
    945599442155
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass80,060 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,060 miles
    Test number
    777696541149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,287 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,287 miles
    Test number
    393737170295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,173 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,173 miles
    Test number
    603793449223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,610 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,610 miles
    Test number
    320426848485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,911 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,911 miles
    Test number
    320503067479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,424 miles
    Test number
    503252146211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V718 JST

Does V718 JST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V718 JST is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V718 JST?
The MOT on V718 JST is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V718 JST done?
V718 JST was recorded at 102,862 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 2,002 miles a year.
Has V718 JST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V718 JST has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V718 JST 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 V718 JST find?
V718 JST passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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