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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K22 GJTMOT history

K22 GJT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

K22 GJT black 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 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,709 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K22 GJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K22 GJT was last recorded at 60,709 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2009: 2,938 miles, lower than 78,463 miles on 5 Dec 2007.

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
60,533 miles · 26 May 2021
Between the last two tests
176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,709 miles
  • 2021 – 60,533 miles
  • 2020 – 60,337 miles
  • 2019 – 50,849 miles
  • 2018 – 48,869 miles
  • 2017 – 48,849 miles
  • 2016 – 47,430 miles
  • 2015 – 40,784 miles
  • 2014 – 35,471 miles
  • 2013 – 25,157 miles
  • 2012 – 17,004 miles
  • 2011 – 15,273 miles
  • 2010 – 10,163 miles
  • 2009 – 2,938 miles
  • 2007 – 78,463 miles
  • 2006 – 71,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,709 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,709 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,709 miles
    Test number
    889499140543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,533 miles (+196)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,533 miles
    Test number
    156038592249
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass60,337 miles (+9,488)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,337 miles
    Test number
    409771502261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass50,849 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,849 miles
    Test number
    858941538072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail50,848 miles (+1,979)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,848 miles
    Test number
    976690196281
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass48,869 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,869 miles
    Test number
    617542137367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  7. Fail48,849 miles (+1,419)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,849 miles
    Test number
    553611830147
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded

  8. Pass47,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,430 miles
    Test number
    557400721241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded

  9. Fail47,430 miles (+6,646)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,430 miles
    Test number
    137308244912
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded

  10. Pass40,784 miles (+5,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,784 miles
    Test number
    627010235268
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  11. Pass35,471 miles (+10,314)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,471 miles
    Test number
    127188694484
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass25,157 miles (+8,153)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,157 miles
    Test number
    236465993003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise bulkead offside front lower outer skin some corrosion present
    • NoteAdvise windscreen has some damage outside swept area

  13. Pass17,004 miles (+1,731)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,004 miles
    Test number
    327386972085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass15,273 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,273 miles
    Test number
    779035701168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail15,265 miles (+215)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,265 miles
    Test number
    665084401112
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  16. Fail15,050 miles (+4,887)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,050 miles
    Test number
    106729261026
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass10,163 miles (+7,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,163 miles
    Test number
    141201060032
    • NoteSteering box idler arm has slight play in it

  18. Pass2,938 miles (-75,525)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    2,938 miles
    Test number
    473714489067
    • NoteSlight weaping from near side front tractor joint

  19. Pass78,463 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    270799137317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,430 miles (+2,706)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,430 miles
    Test number
    522407337380
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass75,724 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    75,724 miles
    Test number
    320490837059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,824 miles
    Test number
    781163416009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K22 GJT

Does K22 GJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K22 GJT is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K22 GJT?
The MOT on K22 GJT is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K22 GJT done?
K22 GJT was recorded at 60,709 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
Has K22 GJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K22 GJT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on K22 GJT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K22 GJT find?
K22 GJT passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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