Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
K114 ESHMOT history
K114 ESH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 242,516 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 242,516 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,998 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K114 ESH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 13 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K114 ESH was last recorded at 242,516 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Mar 2022: 223,161 miles, lower than 232,161 miles on 11 Mar 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 242,512 miles · 7 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,998 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 242,516 miles
- 2024 – 240,288 miles
- 2023 – 235,035 miles
- 2022 – 223,161 miles
- 2021 – 228,235 miles
- 2019 – 220,711 miles
- 2018 – 216,596 miles
- 2017 – 210,317 miles
- 2016 – 202,301 miles
- 2015 – 194,470 miles
- 2014 – 182,404 miles
- 2013 – 173,135 miles
- 2012 – 161,352 miles
- 2011 – 145,785 miles
- 2010 – 124,370 miles
- 2009 – 97,016 miles
- 2008 – 81,644 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass242,516 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Horn not working
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass242,516 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 242,516 miles
- Test number
- 786782162597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail242,512 miles (+2,224)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,512 miles
- Test number
- 925261599824
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Pass240,288 miles (+3)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 240,288 miles
- Test number
- 715035280993
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Swivel pot has seepage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail240,285 miles (+5,250)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,285 miles
- Test number
- 880897291459
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Swivel pot has seepage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass235,035 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 235,035 miles
- Test number
- 347151425569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail235,031 miles (+11,870)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,031 miles
- Test number
- 900894702432
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
Pass223,161 miles (-9,000)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 223,161 miles
- Test number
- 141195352250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail232,161 miles (+3,926)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,161 miles
- Test number
- 388004963759
- MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass228,235 miles (+7,524)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 228,235 miles
- Test number
- 847026435472
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass220,711 miles (+4,115)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 220,711 miles
- Test number
- 858831542118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,596 miles (+6,279)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 216,596 miles
- Test number
- 476275436617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,317 miles (+8,016)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 210,317 miles
- Test number
- 787855252962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,301 miles (+7,831)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 202,301 miles
- Test number
- 285818393283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,470 miles (+12,066)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 194,470 miles
- Test number
- 495355955169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,404 miles (+9,269)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 182,404 miles
- Test number
- 887862964066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,135 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 173,135 miles
- Test number
- 485517863041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,128 miles (+11,776)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,128 miles
- Test number
- 957900063083
- DangerousNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass161,352 miles (+15,567)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 161,352 miles
- Test number
- 238492452058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,785 miles (+21,415)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 145,785 miles
- Test number
- 356895551072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass124,370 miles (+27,354)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 124,370 miles
- Test number
- 461028450046
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass97,016 miles (+15,372)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 97,016 miles
- Test number
- 531752559039
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass81,644 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 81,644 miles
- Test number
- 892109358076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K114 ESH
- Does K114 ESH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K114 ESH is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K114 ESH?
- The MOT on K114 ESH is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K114 ESH done?
- K114 ESH was recorded at 242,516 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 8,998 miles a year.
- Has K114 ESH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K114 ESH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on K114 ESH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K114 ESH find?
- K114 ESH passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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