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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

K21 JHWMOT history

K21 JHW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 256,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

K21 JHW grey 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
256,463 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 JHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
25 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 JHW was last recorded at 256,463 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 7,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2008: 135,683 miles, lower than 135,860 miles on 17 Nov 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
249,364 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,099 miles
Average per year
7,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 256,463 miles
  • 2025 – 249,364 miles
  • 2024 – 242,280 miles
  • 2023 – 237,678 miles
  • 2022 – 232,589 miles
  • 2021 – 229,023 miles
  • 2019 – 228,074 miles
  • 2018 – 222,754 miles
  • 2017 – 216,154 miles
  • 2016 – 207,200 miles
  • 2015 – 198,165 miles
  • 2014 – 189,860 miles
  • 2013 – 181,267 miles
  • 2012 – 172,553 miles
  • 2011 – 163,646 miles
  • 2010 – 155,744 miles
  • 2009 – 145,819 miles
  • 2008 – 135,683 miles
  • 2007 – 127,465 miles
  • 2006 – 109,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass256,463 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass256,463 miles (+7,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    256,463 miles
    Test number
    496322452290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass249,364 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    249,364 miles
    Test number
    321447406236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail249,358 miles (+7,078)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,358 miles
    Test number
    244566481132
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective drag link end clamp loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass242,280 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    242,280 miles
    Test number
    454608659748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass237,678 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    237,678 miles
    Test number
    788295340282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass232,589 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    232,589 miles
    Test number
    431307133588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass229,023 miles (+949)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    229,023 miles
    Test number
    597485496085
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play nearside front and both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering ball joints dust covers deteriorated

  8. Pass228,074 miles (+5,320)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    228,074 miles
    Test number
    248744960347
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt joint nearest front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint nearest rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play nearside front and both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass222,754 miles (+6,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    222,754 miles
    Test number
    569906819139
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint nearest rear of vehicle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in wheel bearings

  10. Pass216,154 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    216,154 miles
    Test number
    984365171901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail216,151 miles (+8,951)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,151 miles
    Test number
    704606595879
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass207,200 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    207,200 miles
    Test number
    163976305273
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Fail207,199 miles (+9,034)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,199 miles
    Test number
    595314934241
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  14. Pass198,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    198,165 miles
    Test number
    580886978603
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play to steering damper bushes
    • AdvisoryStone chip to screen

  15. Fail198,165 miles (+8,305)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,165 miles
    Test number
    196920345852
    • FailureFront Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play to steering damper bushes
    • AdvisoryStone chip to screen

  16. Pass189,860 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    189,860 miles
    Test number
    658911024374
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear shock absorders corroded
    • NoteWear to steering damper bushes

  17. Fail189,859 miles (+8,592)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,859 miles
    Test number
    457171524350
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear shock absorders corroded
    • NoteWear to steering damper bushes

  18. Pass181,267 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    181,267 miles
    Test number
    916705523327
    • NoteFront axle diff oil leak
    • NoteSteering damper rubber bush worn

  19. Fail181,266 miles (+8,713)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,266 miles
    Test number
    217174923396
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront axle diff oil leak
    • NoteSteering damper rubber bush worn

  20. Pass172,553 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    172,553 miles
    Test number
    298455122361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Fail172,550 miles (+8,904)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,550 miles
    Test number
    409004822461
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  22. Pass163,646 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    163,646 miles
    Test number
    817036721353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront axle diff oil leak
    • NoteNearside front swivel hub leaking grease
    • NoteSlight play at offside rear wheel bearing

  23. Fail163,646 miles (+7,902)10 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,646 miles
    Test number
    685055221329
    • FailureFront Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront axle diff oil leak
    • NoteNearside front swivel hub leaking grease
    • NoteSlight play at offside rear wheel bearing

  24. Pass155,744 miles (+9,925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    155,744 miles
    Test number
    214896320395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass145,819 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    145,819 miles
    Test number
    771354929371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail145,813 miles (+10,130)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,813 miles
    Test number
    811652429374
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass135,683 miles (-177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    135,683 miles
    Test number
    663093028311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Fail135,860 miles (+8,395)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,860 miles
    Test number
    513042928374
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  29. Pass127,465 miles (+17,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    127,465 miles
    Test number
    684373727353
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass109,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    109,626 miles
    Test number
    181000226082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 JHW

Does K21 JHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 JHW is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 JHW?
The MOT on K21 JHW is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 JHW done?
K21 JHW was recorded at 256,463 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 7,286 miles a year.
Has K21 JHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 JHW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 JHW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K21 JHW find?
K21 JHW passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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