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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2012 · 2,401 cc

V8 JVUMOT history

V8 JVU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 82 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

V8 JVU green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
82 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 JVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 JVU was last recorded at 82 miles on 3 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2026: 82 miles, lower than 24,659 miles on 25 Nov 2024.

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
24,659 miles · 25 Nov 2024

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82 miles
  • 2024 – 24,659 miles
  • 2023 – 24,633 miles
  • 2022 – 24,469 miles
  • 2021 – 22,543 miles
  • 2020 – 21,260 miles
  • 2019 – 18,320 miles
  • 2018 – 16,059 miles
  • 2017 – 14,459 miles
  • 2016 – 11,368 miles
  • 2015 – 10,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82 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.

  • Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seat belts slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82 miles (-24,577)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82 miles
    Test number
    385084693800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,659 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    24,659 miles
    Test number
    460065423123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,633 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    24,633 miles
    Test number
    392880290377
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seat belt webbings (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass24,469 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    24,469 miles
    Test number
    928971580717
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seat belts slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail24,469 miles (+1,926)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,469 miles
    Test number
    762948586959
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seat belts slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass22,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    22,543 miles
    Test number
    581249187382
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seat belts slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail22,543 miles (+1,283)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,543 miles
    Test number
    792229591570
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seat belts slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass21,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    21,260 miles
    Test number
    340536219760
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seat belt webbings slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail21,260 miles (+2,940)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,260 miles
    Test number
    456520116369
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seat belt webbings slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass18,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,320 miles
    Test number
    400245365887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail18,320 miles (+2,261)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,320 miles
    Test number
    167589234506
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  12. Pass16,059 miles (+1,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    16,059 miles
    Test number
    124142087870
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass14,459 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    14,459 miles
    Test number
    476492335797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    11,368 miles
    Test number
    576110424813
    • AdvisorySlight rear diff oil leak

  15. Fail11,368 miles (+1,179)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,368 miles
    Test number
    859205689969
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySlight rear diff oil leak

  16. Pass10,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    10,189 miles
    Test number
    619813075141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 JVU

Does V8 JVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 JVU is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 JVU?
The MOT on V8 JVU is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 JVU done?
V8 JVU was recorded at 82 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026.
Has V8 JVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 JVU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 JVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 JVU find?
V8 JVU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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