
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass141,724 miles (+676)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 141,724 miles
- Test number
- 559602783485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,048 miles (+561)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 141,048 miles
- Test number
- 445963874318
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
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
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
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))
Pass136,986 miles (+57)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 136,986 miles
- Test number
- 473013722342
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
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))
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))
Pass129,803 miles (+855)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 129,803 miles
- Test number
- 716072100837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,948 miles (+513)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 128,948 miles
- Test number
- 189292282874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,435 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 128,435 miles
- Test number
- 432857339660
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass115,666 miles (+1,433)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 115,666 miles
- Test number
- 559975334112
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass110,929 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 110,929 miles
- Test number
- 306754241170
- NoteRear brakes could be improved
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)
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
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
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
Pass103,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 103,540 miles
- Test number
- 234220349025
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass93,032 miles (+9,617)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 93,032 miles
- Test number
- 191648938489
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass83,415 miles (+9,333)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 83,415 miles
- Test number
- 190417137403
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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