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When is the MOT due for JMS 132?

The MOT for JMS 132 is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of JMS 132?

The recorded mileage for JMS 132 is 14,971 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is JMS 132 ULEZ compliant?

No, JMS 132 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · JMS 132

JMS 132

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 1985. Recorded mileage 14,971 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1985
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27 Sept 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 14,971 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1985

Engine

2496cc

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JMS 132 Key Findings

32 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
14,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)

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JMS 132 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Oct 2026, 12:42

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32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (JMS 132) between August 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))”.

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JMS 132 Mileage History

03/08/2006166,321 mi
09/08/2006166,321 mi
03/08/2007166,300 mi-21 mi
06/08/20088,832 mi-157,468 mi
07/08/2009117,671 mi+108,839 mi
07/08/2009117,677 mi+6 mi
09/07/2010123,209 mi+5,532 mi
09/07/2010123,231 mi+22 mi
13/07/2011128,565 mi+5,334 mi
18/07/2011128,580 mi+15 mi
09/07/2012131,366 mi+2,786 mi
09/07/2012131,379 mi+13 mi
11/07/2013634 mi-130,745 mi
17/07/2013662 mi+28 mi
15/07/20142,480 mi+1,818 mi
09/07/20154,587 mi+2,107 mi
12/07/20166,057 mi+1,470 mi
21/07/20166,142 mi+85 mi
17/07/20177,636 mi+1,494 mi
26/07/20177,809 mi+173 mi
17/07/20188,823 mi+1,014 mi
20/07/20199,214 mi+391 mi
17/07/20209,628 mi+414 mi
10/08/202111,425 mi+1,797 mi
22/09/202212,095 mi+670 mi
15/09/202312,639 mi+544 mi
19/09/202413,021 mi+382 mi
20/09/202413,037 mi+16 mi
16/09/202514,028 mi+991 mi
16/09/202514,028 mi
25/09/202614,947 mi+919 mi
29/09/202614,971 mi+24 mi

Average of roughly -7,509 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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