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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.

K28 JCS green 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass153,414 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass153,414 miles (+4,694)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    153,414 miles
    Test number
    624473091271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,720 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,720 miles
    Test number
    379465248204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,327 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,327 miles
    Test number
    942259962358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,563 miles (+5,563)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,563 miles
    Test number
    503516865018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,000 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,000 miles
    Test number
    103515111862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,343 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,343 miles
    Test number
    937015896136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Pass93,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,124 miles
    Test number
    362802772830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass848,577 miles (+771,540)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    848,577 miles
    Test number
    637794465180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass74,570 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    638828673199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. Pass64,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,782 miles
    Test number
    257080181109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass59,775 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,775 miles
    Test number
    194125160140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,027 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,027 miles
    Test number
    644102289172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. Pass48,357 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,357 miles
    Test number
    192052978115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,126 miles (+4,805)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    904109867185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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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