LAND ROVER DEFENDER J29DEF has 17 MOTs

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This 2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 83,327 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 16:27.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Saturday 20th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

J29DEF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH MARCH 202783,327 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED17TH MARCH 202683,324 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements Both (0.1 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED18TH MARCH 202520TH MARCH 202679,206 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST MARCH 202420TH MARCH 202578,301 MI
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20234TH SEPTEMBER 202478,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 202378,234 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20188TH OCTOBER 201978,226 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 201878,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Reflector Missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Not Working (3.4 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecurely Attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Axle Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 201719TH NOVEMBER 201877,374 MI
FAILED24TH JULY 201777,369 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Not Operating Automatically When Switched On Wipers Do Not Operate At All (8.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Incomplete Brake Pedal Rubber Split (3.3.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Driver's Door Catch Insecure Door Catch On Pillar Screws Loose (6.2.b.2)
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201617TH OCTOBER 201773,106 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 201673,106 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  5. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  6. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20157TH OCTOBER 201664,826 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Torque/reaction Arm Has A Slightly Deteriorated Rubber Bush Both (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201410TH SEPTEMBER 201555,725 MI
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 201455,719 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Steering Locking Device Missing (2.2.c.1g)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Not Operating Automatically When Switched On (8.2.1b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201318TH AUGUST 201446,402 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20113RD AUGUST 201226,930 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J29DEF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

J29DEF MOT Comments

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J29DEF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 83,327 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,629 miles

J29DEF FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration J29DEF was manufactured on Thursday 5th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 83,327 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,629 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J29DEF has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 24 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 12 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does J29DEF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 1st July 2026 J29DEF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J29DEF Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 1st July 2026 J29DEF does have Tax. Read more

When does J29DEF Tax expire?

The current Tax for J29DEF will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J29DEF MOT expire?

The current MOT for J29DEF will expire in 9 months on Saturday 20th March 2027. Read more

When did J29DEF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J29DEF was on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 16:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J29DEF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for J29DEF we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J29DEF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for J29DEF we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J29DEF?

J29DEF is registered as a 2008 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has J29DEF done?

The odometer reading for J29DEF at the last MOT in March 2026 was 83,327 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,629 miles per year. Read more

How old is J29DEF?

The vehicle J29DEF was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 5th June 2008. Read more

What colour is J29DEF?

The official colour of J29DEF is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does J29DEF have?

J29DEF has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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