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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K27 TJXMOT history

K27 TJX is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Oct 1992. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

K27 TJX white 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 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,706 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 TJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
8 Oct 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 TJX was last recorded at 74,706 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,083 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
623 miles
Average per year
1,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,706 miles
  • 2025 – 74,083 miles
  • 2024 – 73,970 miles
  • 2023 – 73,350 miles
  • 2022 – 72,969 miles
  • 2020 – 72,462 miles
  • 2018 – 71,616 miles
  • 2017 – 70,831 miles
  • 2016 – 70,207 miles
  • 2014 – 69,710 miles
  • 2013 – 68,248 miles
  • 2012 – 66,024 miles
  • 2011 – 61,435 miles
  • 2010 – 59,320 miles
  • 2009 – 58,995 miles
  • 2008 – 56,502 miles
  • 2007 – 54,578 miles
  • 2006 – 54,010 miles
  • 2005 – 52,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,706 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (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 slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Bulkhead corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front outrigger has corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,706 miles (+623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    516932696874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass74,083 miles (+113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,083 miles
    Test number
    716825334540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis ends corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass73,970 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,970 miles
    Test number
    588020831016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,350 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    595827477860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,969 miles (+507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,969 miles
    Test number
    228431049030
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass72,462 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,462 miles
    Test number
    379901246250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,444 miles (+828)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,444 miles
    Test number
    775509693898
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFloor insecure floor support channels holed and corroded n/s and o/s (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell brake pedal box mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front radius arm bushes axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass71,616 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,616 miles
    Test number
    195759074467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger has corrosion
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroded
  9. Fail71,604 miles (+30)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,604 miles
    Test number
    902177692597
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front/rear body (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger has corrosion
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroded
  10. Fail71,574 miles (+743)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,574 miles
    Test number
    684050306420
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both no patten (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by front seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps headlamp work onposition setting (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroded
    • AdvisoryRoof lights work with main beam
  11. Pass70,831 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    336537668575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,207 miles (+497)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,207 miles
    Test number
    525657998594
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBulk head showing signs of corrosion not excessive at time of test
  13. Pass69,710 miles (+1,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    347097154356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass68,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,248 miles
    Test number
    607922233381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,248 miles (+2,224)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,248 miles
    Test number
    937002033388
    • Repaired at testBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
  16. Pass66,024 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,024 miles
    Test number
    439952932424
    • NoteO/s front outer wall cut
  17. Fail66,022 miles (+4,587)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,022 miles
    Test number
    956699612384
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteO/s front outer wall cut
  18. Pass61,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,435 miles
    Test number
    228581891293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,435 miles (+2,115)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,435 miles
    Test number
    276191891204
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass59,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,320 miles
    Test number
    762571990255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,320 miles (+325)2 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,320 miles
    Test number
    411798370231
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll inner door sills corroded
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear number plate on inside of rear window
  22. Pass58,995 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,995 miles
    Test number
    473492959268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,502 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    56,502 miles
    Test number
    343163378486
    • NoteCorrosion to floors not excessive or in prescribed areas
  24. Fail56,502 miles (+1,924)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,502 miles
    Test number
    132860778291
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteCorrosion to floors not excessive or in prescribed areas
  25. Fail54,578 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,578 miles
    Test number
    613823467226
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront center seat removed no s/belt!
  26. Pass54,578 miles (+568)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,578 miles
    Test number
    622593767216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront center seat removed no s/belt!
  27. Pass54,010 miles (+1,813)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,010 miles
    Test number
    843564756228
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f/ head lights in side croding, bonit cach stiff to open.
  28. Pass52,197 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    52,197 miles
    Test number
    354376075486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail52,181 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,181 miles
    Test number
    230342665223
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about K27 TJX

Does K27 TJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 TJX is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K27 TJX?
The MOT on K27 TJX is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K27 TJX done?
K27 TJX was recorded at 74,706 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,069 miles a year.
Has K27 TJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 TJX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on K27 TJX 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 K27 TJX find?
K27 TJX passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor.

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