Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
K50 JOSMOT history
K50 JOS is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 177,991 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 177,991 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,671 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K50 JOS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K50 JOS was last recorded at 177,991 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 2,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 175,599 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,392 miles
- Average per year
- 8,671 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 177,991 miles
- 2024 – 175,599 miles
- 2023 – 170,400 miles
- 2022 – 162,211 miles
- 2021 – 154,306 miles
- 2020 – 148,667 miles
- 2019 – 143,108 miles
- 2018 – 134,181 miles
- 2017 – 124,239 miles
- 2016 – 115,457 miles
- 2015 – 106,197 miles
- 2014 – 97,285 miles
- 2013 – 87,510 miles
- 2012 – 75,921 miles
- 2011 – 64,880 miles
- 2010 – 53,299 miles
- 2009 – 41,575 miles
- 2008 – 30,408 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,991 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySlight corrosion underbodyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,991 miles (+2,392)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 177,991 miles
- Test number
- 553485753629
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion underbody
Pass175,599 miles (+5,199)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 175,599 miles
- Test number
- 719448016549
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion underbody
Pass170,400 miles (+8,189)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 170,400 miles
- Test number
- 716226438757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,211 miles (+7,905)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 162,211 miles
- Test number
- 751652871653
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass154,306 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 154,306 miles
- Test number
- 234160923338
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail154,306 miles (+5,639)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,306 miles
- Test number
- 526445162058
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,667 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 148,667 miles
- Test number
- 908008014495
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail148,667 miles (+5,559)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,667 miles
- Test number
- 297230511172
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass143,108 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 143,108 miles
- Test number
- 301448844226
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail143,108 miles (+8,927)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,108 miles
- Test number
- 226779504671
- MajorNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass134,181 miles (+9,942)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 134,181 miles
- Test number
- 305880441483
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass124,239 miles (+8,782)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 124,239 miles
- Test number
- 432378605178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,457 miles (+9,260)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 115,457 miles
- Test number
- 655328676945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,197 miles (+8,912)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 106,197 miles
- Test number
- 652243052740
- AdvisoryFront brake disc's getting thin
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Pass97,285 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 97,285 miles
- Test number
- 336348984419
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front swivel seals weaping
- NoteNearside rear mudflap missing
- NoteOil leak from rear diff
Fail97,285 miles (+9,775)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,285 miles
- Test number
- 456808184273
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front swivel seals weaping
- NoteNearside rear mudflap missing
- NoteOil leak from rear diff
Pass87,510 miles (+11,589)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 87,510 miles
- Test number
- 409457093227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,921 miles (+11,041)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 75,921 miles
- Test number
- 479640602417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,880 miles (+11,581)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 64,880 miles
- Test number
- 649815701324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,299 miles (+11,724)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 53,299 miles
- Test number
- 232904590282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,575 miles (+11,167)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 41,575 miles
- Test number
- 221280109351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 30,408 miles
- Test number
- 524367498253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K50 JOS
- Does K50 JOS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 JOS is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K50 JOS?
- The MOT on K50 JOS is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K50 JOS done?
- K50 JOS was recorded at 177,991 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 8,671 miles a year.
- Has K50 JOS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K50 JOS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on K50 JOS 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 K50 JOS find?
- K50 JOS passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; rear coil spring corroded both sides; slight corrosion underbody.
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