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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V81 JSCMOT history

V81 JSC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 141,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

V81 JSC green 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 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
141,724 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 JSC
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
10 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 JSC was last recorded at 141,724 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2012: 11,111 miles, lower than 111,057 miles on 17 May 2012.

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
141,048 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
676 miles
Average per year
3,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,724 miles
  • 2025 – 141,048 miles
  • 2024 – 140,487 miles
  • 2023 – 140,090 miles
  • 2022 – 139,557 miles
  • 2021 – 139,017 miles
  • 2020 – 136,986 miles
  • 2019 – 130,625 miles
  • 2018 – 129,803 miles
  • 2017 – 128,948 miles
  • 2016 – 128,435 miles
  • 2015 – 120,290 miles
  • 2014 – 115,666 miles
  • 2013 – 114,233 miles
  • 2012 – 11,111 miles
  • 2011 – 110,929 miles
  • 2010 – 108,694 miles
  • 2009 – 103,540 miles
  • 2008 – 93,032 miles
  • 2007 – 83,415 miles
  • 2006 – 74,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,724 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 Steering sphere has a slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,724 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    141,724 miles
    Test number
    559602783485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,048 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,048 miles
    Test number
    445963874318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,487 miles (+397)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,487 miles
    Test number
    970137525117
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded faces on their circumferences (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor under neath the bulk head lower.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sphere has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Water leak from the rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front joint has very slight play felt on the universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing light not working but before the cut off point to fail an MOT
  4. Pass140,090 miles (+533)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    140,090 miles
    Test number
    613154613682
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Traces of an old water leak from the water hose on the water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside outer circumference are corroded. brake performance still good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint on the rear prop shaft has slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged broken and taped up, still works as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor foot well corroded underneath
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering sphere has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Very slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass139,557 miles (+540)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    139,557 miles
    Test number
    775147722235
    • AdvisoryEngine very Smokey when first revved, Cleared when left revving high and passed emission test perfect.
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover broken and taped up but still working & no sharp edges (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Looks dog eaten but no tears or holes (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor foot well corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Looks dog eaten but no tears or holes (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering sphere has a slight leak
    • AdvisorySteering has tight spots when rotated
  6. Pass139,017 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    139,017 miles
    Test number
    801736408166
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor is corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak from offside front hub
  7. Fail139,006 miles (+2,020)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,006 miles
    Test number
    429009344113
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Tie rod mounting to chassis (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both main chassis rail have corroded badly (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both o/s and n/s suspension bump stop corroded off
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass136,986 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    136,986 miles
    Test number
    473013722342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
  9. Fail136,929 miles (+6,304)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,929 miles
    Test number
    869366833453
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass130,625 miles (+822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,625 miles
    Test number
    922977315788
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass129,803 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,803 miles
    Test number
    716072100837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,948 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    128,948 miles
    Test number
    189292282874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,435 miles
    Test number
    432857339660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,435 miles (+8,145)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,435 miles
    Test number
    321083079245
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass120,290 miles (+4,624)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    120,290 miles
    Test number
    425600465154
    • NoteO/s and n/s/f outriggers corroded
    • NoteO/s and n/s/f swivel seals slight leak
  16. Pass115,666 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,666 miles
    Test number
    559975334112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,233 miles (+103,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,233 miles
    Test number
    275419543152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass11,111 miles (-99,946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,111 miles
    Test number
    878675842139
    • NoteFluid leak at nearside front swivel housing
  19. Fail111,057 miles (+128)10 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,057 miles
    Test number
    616468932106
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFluid leak at nearside front swivel housing
  20. Pass110,929 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    110,929 miles
    Test number
    306754241170
    • NoteRear brakes could be improved
  21. Fail110,929 miles (+2,235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,929 miles
    Test number
    537000341144
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  22. Pass108,694 miles (+5)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    108,694 miles
    Test number
    940643810195
    • NoteDip switch operates o/k but feels loose
    • NoteRusting on both rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight wear on bush on steering damper
  23. Fail108,689 miles (+11)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,689 miles
    Test number
    222385500191
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteDip switch operates o/k but feels loose
    • NoteRusting on both rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight wear on bush on steering damper
  24. Fail108,678 miles (+5,138)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,678 miles
    Test number
    692132240092
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteDip switch operates ok but feels a bit loose
    • NoteRusting evident on front o/s hub pipe
    • NoteRusting on both rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight wear on bush on steering damper
  25. Pass103,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    103,540 miles
    Test number
    234220349025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail103,540 miles (+10,508)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,540 miles
    Test number
    493850749009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  27. Pass93,032 miles (+9,617)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    93,032 miles
    Test number
    191648938489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail83,415 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,415 miles
    Test number
    100887237004
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  29. Pass83,415 miles (+9,333)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    83,415 miles
    Test number
    190417137403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass74,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    74,082 miles
    Test number
    110461836024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V81 JSC

Does V81 JSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V81 JSC is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V81 JSC?
The MOT on V81 JSC is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V81 JSC done?
V81 JSC was recorded at 141,724 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,297 miles a year.
Has V81 JSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 JSC has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2021.
Has the mileage on V81 JSC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V81 JSC find?
V81 JSC passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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