
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
J994 KVLMOT history
J994 KVL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 1992. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,146 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 173,146 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,534 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J994 KVL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 30 Jan 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J994 KVL was last recorded at 173,146 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,239 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,907 miles
- Average per year
- 2,534 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,146 miles
- 2025 – 171,239 miles
- 2024 – 169,843 miles
- 2023 – 169,508 miles
- 2022 – 169,184 miles
- 2021 – 168,026 miles
- 2019 – 166,405 miles
- 2018 – 165,328 miles
- 2017 – 163,288 miles
- 2016 – 154,941 miles
- 2015 – 149,518 miles
- 2014 – 146,278 miles
- 2009 – 145,585 miles
- 2008 – 138,433 miles
- 2007 – 133,384 miles
- 2006 – 127,887 miles
- 2005 – 121,951 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HUB SEALS WEEPING
- AdvisoryCHASSIS CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE
- AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR HUB SEAL WEEPING
- AdvisorySLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Both hub seals leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Side repeater insecure and lens missing
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,146 miles (+1,907)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 173,146 miles
- Test number
- 719803173539
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HUB SEALS WEEPING
- AdvisoryCHASSIS CORRODED
- AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE
- AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR HUB SEAL WEEPING
- AdvisorySLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST
Pass171,239 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 171,239 miles
- Test number
- 777080117316
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Both hub seals leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail171,235 miles (+1,392)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,235 miles
- Test number
- 311464510340
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Both hub seals leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass169,843 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 169,843 miles
- Test number
- 165827936409
- MinorNearside Side repeater insecure and lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rebound rubber missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail169,841 miles (+333)9 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,841 miles
- Test number
- 947528378830
- MajorDriver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wheel to wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play wheel to wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wheel to wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near reboumd rubber (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Side repeater insecure and lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rebound rubber missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,508 miles (+324)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 169,508 miles
- Test number
- 210393325392
- AdvisoryCHASSIS CORRODED
- AdvisoryFRONT AXLE BUSHES PERISHED
- AdvisoryFRONT HUB SEALS WEEPING
Pass169,184 miles (+1,158)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 169,184 miles
- Test number
- 554695956721
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion o/s/r chassis
Pass168,026 miles (+1,621)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 168,026 miles
- Test number
- 815373387348
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass166,405 miles (+1,077)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 166,405 miles
- Test number
- 960816736839
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass165,328 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 165,328 miles
- Test number
- 290295305094
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear chassis sections
Fail165,323 miles (+2,035)20 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,323 miles
- Test number
- 292436758510
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded main metal brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on axle to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring insecure not mounted correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure not mounted correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear chassis sections
Pass163,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2018
- Odometer
- 163,288 miles
- Test number
- 848903562593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,288 miles (+8,347)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,288 miles
- Test number
- 331618757012
- FailureCentral Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureOffside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring slipper rebound pin missing (2.4.B.5)
Pass154,941 miles (+5,423)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 154,941 miles
- Test number
- 463637593307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,518 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 149,518 miles
- Test number
- 787366875023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,515 miles (+3,237)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,515 miles
- Test number
- 755331875086
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass146,278 miles (+693)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 146,278 miles
- Test number
- 725430604197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass145,585 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 145,585 miles
- Test number
- 294839149337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,308 miles (+6,875)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,308 miles
- Test number
- 412841239334
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass138,433 miles (+5,049)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 138,433 miles
- Test number
- 921047018327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,384 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 133,384 miles
- Test number
- 423603537320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,333 miles (+5,446)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,333 miles
- Test number
- 832577027362
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Pass127,887 miles (+266)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 127,887 miles
- Test number
- 493767116354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,621 miles (+5,670)4 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,621 miles
- Test number
- 384357306339
- DangerousAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass121,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 121,951 miles
- Test number
- 300477205352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J994 KVL
- Does J994 KVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J994 KVL is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J994 KVL?
- The MOT on J994 KVL is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J994 KVL done?
- J994 KVL was recorded at 173,146 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,534 miles a year.
- Has J994 KVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J994 KVL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on J994 KVL 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 J994 KVL find?
- J994 KVL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: both front hub seals weeping; chassis corroded; front number plate, and 2 more.
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