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Land Rover Defender

Beige · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K28 TJCMOT history

K28 TJC is a beige diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 101,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

K28 TJC beige 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 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
101,819 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K28 TJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K28 TJC was last recorded at 101,819 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,705 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
1,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,819 miles
  • 2025 – 101,705 miles
  • 2024 – 101,471 miles
  • 2023 – 98,848 miles
  • 2021 – 96,840 miles
  • 2020 – 95,808 miles
  • 2019 – 94,848 miles
  • 2018 – 94,083 miles
  • 2017 – 93,344 miles
  • 2016 – 92,600 miles
  • 2015 – 91,672 miles
  • 2014 – 91,025 miles
  • 2013 – 90,135 miles
  • 2012 – 88,671 miles
  • 2011 – 86,731 miles
  • 2010 – 84,750 miles
  • 2009 – 82,989 miles
  • 2008 – 81,467 miles
  • 2007 – 79,877 miles
  • 2006 – 78,750 miles
  • 2005 – 77,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,819 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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Chassis, axles & suspension components showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight play in n.s.f swivel hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,819 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    101,819 miles
    Test number
    101314859521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,705 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,705 miles
    Test number
    719502537003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,471 miles (+319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,471 miles
    Test number
    823734186891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass101,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    101,152 miles
    Test number
    149472399152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail101,152 miles (+2,304)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,152 miles
    Test number
    284792869117
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass98,848 miles (+2,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    98,848 miles
    Test number
    429373664844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass96,840 miles (+1,032)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,840 miles
    Test number
    145054214419
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass95,808 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,808 miles
    Test number
    107477686705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    318623025082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Fail94,847 miles (+764)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,847 miles
    Test number
    106151360245
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. Pass94,083 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,083 miles
    Test number
    693501442211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,344 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,344 miles
    Test number
    707315015230
    • AdvisoryChassis, axles & suspension components showing corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight play in n.s.f swivel hub
  13. Fail93,340 miles (+740)1 dangerous13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,340 miles
    Test number
    955938032341
    • DangerousTransmission brake sticking on
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filler neck (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryChassis, axles & suspension components showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryO.s.f outrigger holed
    • AdvisorySlight play in n.s.f swivel hub
  14. Pass92,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,600 miles
    Test number
    402998129716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,600 miles (+928)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,600 miles
    Test number
    708596090255
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  16. Pass91,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,672 miles
    Test number
    778376895101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  17. Fail91,672 miles (+647)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,672 miles
    Test number
    149976495118
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  18. Pass91,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,025 miles
    Test number
    387764724277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,025 miles (+890)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,025 miles
    Test number
    465928914257
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass90,135 miles (+1,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,135 miles
    Test number
    215775323230
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  21. Pass88,671 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,671 miles
    Test number
    229193032201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,731 miles (+1,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,731 miles
    Test number
    336968341436
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  23. Pass84,750 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    943122430288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,989 miles
    Test number
    902311809380
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  25. Fail82,989 miles (+1,522)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,989 miles
    Test number
    470869299277
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  26. Pass81,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,467 miles
    Test number
    322841808345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,467 miles (+1,590)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,467 miles
    Test number
    372839298434
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  28. Pass79,877 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,877 miles
    Test number
    331669397241
    • Note4 x front radius arm bushes showing wear
  29. Fail79,877 miles (+1,127)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,877 miles
    Test number
    320058097415
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Note4 x front radius arm bushes showing wear
  30. Pass78,750 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,750 miles
    Test number
    481689496287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass77,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    77,124 miles
    Test number
    712018595235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail77,124 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,124 miles
    Test number
    402122795268
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about K28 TJC

Does K28 TJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K28 TJC is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K28 TJC?
The MOT on K28 TJC is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K28 TJC done?
K28 TJC was recorded at 101,819 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,185 miles a year.
Has K28 TJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K28 TJC has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on K28 TJC 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 K28 TJC find?
K28 TJC passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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