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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.

J994 KVL green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass173,146 miles
  • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HUB SEALS WEEPING
  • AdvisoryCHASSIS CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE
  • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR HUB SEAL WEEPING
  • AdvisorySLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass163,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,288 miles
    Test number
    848903562593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass154,941 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    154,941 miles
    Test number
    463637593307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass149,518 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,518 miles
    Test number
    787366875023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass145,585 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    145,585 miles
    Test number
    294839149337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass138,433 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    138,433 miles
    Test number
    921047018327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass133,384 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    133,384 miles
    Test number
    423603537320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass127,887 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    127,887 miles
    Test number
    493767116354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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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