LAND ROVER DEFENDER J3UPO has 34 MOTs

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This 2000 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 157,043 miles 4 weeks ago on Monday 10th August 2026 at 10:33.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Monday 9th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

J3UPO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH AUGUST 2027157,043 MI
PASSED27TH JUNE 202526TH JUNE 2026154,189 MI
PASSED21ST MAY 202420TH JUNE 2025151,414 MI
PASSED19TH JUNE 202320TH JUNE 2024147,329 MI
FAILED19TH JUNE 2023147,329 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST JUNE 202220TH JUNE 2023141,272 MI
FAILED20TH JUNE 2022141,272 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED17TH JUNE 202116TH JUNE 2022135,475 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED17TH JUNE 202016TH JUNE 2021130,343 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED17TH JUNE 2020130,343 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED21ST JUNE 201920TH DECEMBER 2020125,543 MI
FAILED19TH JUNE 2019125,543 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front Torsion Bar Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front Torsion Bar Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Missing (3.4 (a))
PASSED20TH JUNE 201819TH JUNE 2019120,554 MI
FAILED20TH JUNE 2018120,554 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Both Pipes Are Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED5TH JUNE 201710TH JUNE 2018115,681 MI
FAILED5TH JUNE 201750,310 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Central Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Steering System Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Box Fitted) Steering Damper Bushes (2.2.a.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Steering System Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Box Fitted) Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.2.a.1a)
  5. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED6TH JUNE 201610TH JUNE 2017109,640 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Advise Steering Damper Bush Worn
FAILED6TH JUNE 2016109,640 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working Replace 2 Bulbs [233bulbs] (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Fuel System Component Leaking Filter? (7.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Advise Steering Damper Bush Worn
PASSED9TH JUNE 201510TH JUNE 2016107,816 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Advise Play/wear In Front Prop-Shaft Uj Joint
FAILED9TH JUNE 2015104,815 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Advise Play/wear In Front Prop-Shaft Uj Joint
PASSED10TH JUNE 201410TH JUNE 2015100,271 MI
FAILED10TH JUNE 2014100,271 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED11TH JUNE 201310TH JUNE 201495,441 MI
FAILED10TH JUNE 201395,441 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED17TH MAY 201221ST MAY 201390,376 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Prop-Shaft Universal Joint Worn
FAILED17TH MAY 201290,376 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Prop-Shaft Universal Joint Worn
PASSED16TH MAY 201121ST MAY 201284,062 MI
FAILED16TH MAY 201184,062 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Driver's Seat Insecure (6.2.a.1)
  3. FAIL - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Inadequately Supported (3.6.b.1)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED19TH MAY 201021ST MAY 201175,535 MI
PASSED22ND MAY 200921ST MAY 201067,659 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. USER ENTERED - Slight Tear In Nearside Wiper Blade
  6. USER ENTERED - Wiper Wheel Boxes Worn
FAILED19TH MAY 200862,857 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre On 3mm
PASSED19TH MAY 200818TH MAY 200962,857 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre On 3mm
PASSED15TH MAY 200715TH MAY 200858,000 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 200615TH MAY 200753,462 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.a.2b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J3UPO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

J3UPO MOT Comments

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J3UPO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 157,043 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,040 miles

J3UPO FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration J3UPO was manufactured on Thursday 20th April 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 157,043 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,040 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 34 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J3UPO has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 25 Advisories, 12 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 16 Major, 0 Dangerous and 17 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 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does J3UPO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 6th September 2026 J3UPO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J3UPO Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 6th September 2026 J3UPO does have Tax. Read more

When does J3UPO Tax expire?

The current Tax for J3UPO will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. 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 J3UPO MOT expire?

The current MOT for J3UPO will expire in 11 months on Monday 9th August 2027. Read more

When did J3UPO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J3UPO was on Monday 10th August 2026 at 10:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J3UPO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 34 MOTs on record for J3UPO we can see 21 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 J3UPO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 34 MOTs on record for J3UPO we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J3UPO?

J3UPO is registered as a 2000 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has J3UPO done?

The odometer reading for J3UPO at the last MOT in August 2026 was 157,043 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 6,040 miles per year. Read more

How old is J3UPO?

The vehicle J3UPO was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 20th April 2000. Read more

What colour is J3UPO?

The official colour of J3UPO is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does J3UPO have?

J3UPO has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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