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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

K40 MPJMOT history

K40 MPJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 213,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

K40 MPJ blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
213,418 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 MPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 MPJ was last recorded at 213,418 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2021: 189,544 miles, lower than 198,527 miles on 23 Mar 2021.

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
207,840 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,578 miles
Average per year
4,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,418 miles
  • 2025 – 207,840 miles
  • 2024 – 204,920 miles
  • 2023 – 201,809 miles
  • 2022 – 199,845 miles
  • 2021 – 189,544 miles
  • 2020 – 198,073 miles
  • 2019 – 196,649 miles
  • 2018 – 193,598 miles
  • 2017 – 188,927 miles
  • 2016 – 185,201 miles
  • 2015 – 177,516 miles
  • 2014 – 172,077 miles
  • 2012 – 171,878 miles
  • 2011 – 170,062 miles
  • 2010 – 159,141 miles
  • 2009 – 151,677 miles
  • 2008 – 144,304 miles
  • 2007 – 137,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,418 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside has coatings in various locations

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steering link bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Drivers side wiper linkage worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front prop-shaft transmission flange insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,418 miles (+5,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    213,418 miles
    Test number
    923373682423
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has coatings in various locations

  2. Pass207,840 miles (+2,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    207,840 miles
    Test number
    239264531340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    204,920 miles
    Test number
    739150872442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail204,920 miles (+3,111)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,920 miles
    Test number
    441055402186
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass201,809 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    201,809 miles
    Test number
    503921052591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass199,845 miles (+10,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    199,845 miles
    Test number
    780147958766
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass189,544 miles (-8,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    189,544 miles
    Test number
    262489037843
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steering link bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail198,527 miles (+454)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,527 miles
    Test number
    980802720716
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steering link bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass198,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    198,073 miles
    Test number
    690081681623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail198,073 miles (+1,424)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,073 miles
    Test number
    427349027068
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass196,649 miles (+3,051)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    196,649 miles
    Test number
    339932522589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded at body mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded at body mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass193,598 miles (+4,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    193,598 miles
    Test number
    322906029366
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass188,927 miles (+3,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    188,927 miles
    Test number
    175802542169
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Pass185,201 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    185,201 miles
    Test number
    192116955782
    • AdvisoryDrivers side wiper linkage worn.
    • AdvisoryFront prop-shaft transmission flange insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti-roll bar chassis bracket damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front seatbelts damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear radius arm chassis bracket web damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks around engine.

  15. Fail185,194 miles (+7,678)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,194 miles
    Test number
    551830168333
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Radius arm bush attached to rear axle. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryDrivers side wiper linkage worn.
    • AdvisoryFront prop-shaft transmission flange insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti-roll bar chassis bracket damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front seatbelts damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear radius arm chassis bracket web damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks around engine.

  16. Pass177,516 miles (+7)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    177,516 miles
    Test number
    395890475055
    • NoteOffside and nearside front seat belts slightly damaged
    • NotePower steering fluid residue around nearside front chassis section
    • NoteSlight oil residue around offside front swivel hub
    • NoteSlight wear at rear propshaft uj
    • NoteVarious oil leaks around engine and transmission

  17. Fail177,509 miles (+5,432)9 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,509 miles
    Test number
    365959265066
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front seat belts slightly damaged
    • NotePower steering fluid residue around nearside front chassis section
    • NoteSlight oil residue around offside front swivel hub
    • NoteSlight wear at rear propshaft uj
    • NoteVarious oil leaks around engine and transmission

  18. Pass172,077 miles (+11)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    172,077 miles
    Test number
    267450474021
    • NoteOil leak around engine
    • NoteRear prop-shaft uj worn
    • NoteSlight imbalance at front brakes

  19. Fail172,066 miles (+188)9 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,066 miles
    Test number
    989868254043
    • FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak around engine
    • NoteRear prop-shaft uj worn
    • NoteSlight imbalance at front brakes
    • NoteSlight play at nearside rear anti-roll bar link

  20. Pass171,878 miles (+1,816)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    171,878 miles
    Test number
    427149642432
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMain beam switch poor

  21. Pass170,062 miles (+13)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    170,062 miles
    Test number
    615556941387
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSome corrosion in n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r body mounts not considered excessive

  22. Fail170,049 miles (+10,908)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,049 miles
    Test number
    257463241361
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSome corrosion in n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r body mounts not considered excessive

  23. Pass159,141 miles (+23)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    159,141 miles
    Test number
    352951340327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front & offside front slight oil seepage from tractor ball joint seals

  24. Fail159,118 miles (+7,441)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,118 miles
    Test number
    110998230344
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Fail151,677 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,677 miles
    Test number
    211498239362
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass151,677 miles (+7,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    151,677 miles
    Test number
    653598039396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass144,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    144,304 miles
    Test number
    973469928355
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Fail144,304 miles (+6,614)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,304 miles
    Test number
    800439518312
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass137,690 miles (+36)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    137,690 miles
    Test number
    184248717383
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Fail137,654 miles (+2,436)6 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,654 miles
    Test number
    261982317359
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront diff pinion oil leak
    • NoteFuel filler hose signs of fuel
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteTransfer box oil leak

  31. Pass135,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    135,218 miles
    Test number
    924938757169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail135,218 miles6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,218 miles
    Test number
    202437257145
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes corroding behind front strut turrets
    • NoteBrake pipe over rear axle corroded
    • NotePlay in rubber bush's on steering damper

Questions about K40 MPJ

Does K40 MPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 MPJ is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 MPJ?
The MOT on K40 MPJ is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 MPJ done?
K40 MPJ was recorded at 213,418 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,150 miles a year.
Has K40 MPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 MPJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 MPJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 MPJ find?
K40 MPJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle underside has coatings in various locations.

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