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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X78 JUKMOT history

X78 JUK is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

X78 JUK red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
158,343 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 JUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 JUK was last recorded at 158,343 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,343 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,343 miles
  • 2022 – 157,263 miles
  • 2020 – 152,594 miles
  • 2019 – 152,031 miles
  • 2018 – 150,547 miles
  • 2016 – 147,355 miles
  • 2015 – 141,232 miles
  • 2014 – 134,305 miles
  • 2013 – 130,503 miles
  • 2012 – 126,486 miles
  • 2011 – 122,138 miles
  • 2010 – 115,893 miles
  • 2009 – 108,086 miles
  • 2008 – 96,507 miles
  • 2007 – 80,514 miles
  • 2006 – 61,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,343 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,343 miles
    Test number
    456165953460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail158,343 miles (+1,080)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,343 miles
    Test number
    226358420341
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass157,263 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,263 miles
    Test number
    509927453903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,594 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,594 miles
    Test number
    694632644228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    152,031 miles
    Test number
    394454711213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,031 miles (+1,484)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,031 miles
    Test number
    331644130216
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation all LAMPS (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass150,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    150,547 miles
    Test number
    988055504765
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail150,547 miles (+3,192)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,547 miles
    Test number
    492173360072
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure loose on steering box (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met

  9. Pass147,355 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    147,355 miles
    Test number
    332344072064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  10. Fail147,351 miles (+6,119)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,351 miles
    Test number
    342503627073
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass141,232 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    141,232 miles
    Test number
    665392565029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail141,224 miles (+6,919)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,224 miles
    Test number
    805194435056
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass134,305 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    134,305 miles
    Test number
    275423424021
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail134,305 miles (+3,802)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,305 miles
    Test number
    398792424002
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass130,503 miles (+4,017)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    130,503 miles
    Test number
    425170933057
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in pitman arm,rear reflectors cracked.

  16. Pass126,486 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    126,486 miles
    Test number
    789311132018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,138 miles (+6,245)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    122,138 miles
    Test number
    848153431083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,893 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    115,893 miles
    Test number
    694243220015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,086 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    108,086 miles
    Test number
    142951739049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,076 miles (+11,569)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,076 miles
    Test number
    281525119017
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass96,507 miles (+15,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    96,507 miles
    Test number
    131990138072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  22. Pass80,514 miles (+18,606)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    80,514 miles
    Test number
    913659827062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,908 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,908 miles
    Test number
    572337816097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,903 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,903 miles
    Test number
    322316316009
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s/r.brake dust plate bent

Questions about X78 JUK

Does X78 JUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 JUK expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 JUK?
The MOT on X78 JUK expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 JUK done?
X78 JUK was recorded at 158,343 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 5,640 miles a year.
Has X78 JUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 JUK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X78 JUK 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 X78 JUK find?
X78 JUK passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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