
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
K28 JCSMOT history
K28 JCS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 153,414 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,986 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K28 JCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K28 JCS was last recorded at 153,414 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Jun 2016: 93,124 miles, lower than 848,577 miles on 13 Jun 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 148,720 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,694 miles
- Average per year
- 5,986 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,414 miles
- 2024 – 148,720 miles
- 2023 – 144,327 miles
- 2022 – 137,563 miles
- 2021 – 132,000 miles
- 2020 – 127,343 miles
- 2019 – 119,690 miles
- 2018 – 111,200 miles
- 2017 – 102,132 miles
- 2016 – 93,124 miles
- 2015 – 848,577 miles
- 2014 – 77,037 miles
- 2013 – 74,570 miles
- 2012 – 69,375 miles
- 2011 – 64,782 miles
- 2010 – 59,775 miles
- 2009 – 55,027 miles
- 2008 – 48,357 miles
- 2007 – 42,126 miles
- 2006 – 37,321 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Dirty underside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Vehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,414 miles (+4,694)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 153,414 miles
- Test number
- 624473091271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,720 miles (+4,393)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 148,720 miles
- Test number
- 379465248204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,327 miles (+6,764)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 144,327 miles
- Test number
- 942259962358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,563 miles (+5,563)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 137,563 miles
- Test number
- 503516865018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,000 miles (+4,657)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 132,000 miles
- Test number
- 103515111862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,343 miles (+2,458)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 127,343 miles
- Test number
- 937015896136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,885 miles (+5,195)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 124,885 miles
- Test number
- 915866066067
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,690 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 119,690 miles
- Test number
- 153514344419
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged Both. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail119,689 miles (+8,489)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,689 miles
- Test number
- 101812363160
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged Both. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass111,200 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 111,200 miles
- Test number
- 361113120712
- AdvisoryDirty underside
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail111,190 miles (+9,058)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,190 miles
- Test number
- 181545038720
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryDirty underside
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass102,132 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 102,132 miles
- Test number
- 460092844124
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult.
Fail102,109 miles (+8,985)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,109 miles
- Test number
- 547589590969
- DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult.
Pass93,124 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 93,124 miles
- Test number
- 362802772830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,124 miles (-755,453)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,124 miles
- Test number
- 831064535755
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Middle chassis holed (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (7.2.3)
Pass848,577 miles (+771,540)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 848,577 miles
- Test number
- 637794465180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,037 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 77,037 miles
- Test number
- 628371274121
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail77,035 miles (+2,465)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,035 miles
- Test number
- 118231574154
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass74,570 miles (+5,195)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 74,570 miles
- Test number
- 638828673199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,375 miles (+4,593)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 69,375 miles
- Test number
- 639008882181
- NoteA frame joint on top of rear axke slight wear
Pass64,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 64,782 miles
- Test number
- 257080181109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,782 miles (+5,007)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,782 miles
- Test number
- 275370281179
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass59,775 miles (+4,748)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 59,775 miles
- Test number
- 194125160140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,027 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 55,027 miles
- Test number
- 644102289172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,013 miles (+6,656)2 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,013 miles
- Test number
- 272610679172
- DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass48,357 miles (+6,231)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 48,357 miles
- Test number
- 192052978115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,126 miles (+4,805)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 42,126 miles
- Test number
- 904109867185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 37,321 miles
- Test number
- 163278486135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K28 JCS
- Does K28 JCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K28 JCS is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K28 JCS?
- The MOT on K28 JCS is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K28 JCS done?
- K28 JCS was recorded at 153,414 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,986 miles a year.
- Has K28 JCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K28 JCS has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2019.
- Has the mileage on K28 JCS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K28 JCS find?
- K28 JCS passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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