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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

K61 JCHMOT history

K61 JCH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 185,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

K61 JCH 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 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
185,504 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K61 JCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K61 JCH was last recorded at 185,504 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,607 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,897 miles
Average per year
5,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,504 miles
  • 2025 – 182,607 miles
  • 2024 – 182,145 miles
  • 2023 – 180,995 miles
  • 2022 – 177,942 miles
  • 2021 – 175,424 miles
  • 2020 – 173,221 miles
  • 2019 – 170,075 miles
  • 2017 – 165,177 miles
  • 2016 – 160,442 miles
  • 2015 – 154,736 miles
  • 2014 – 144,806 miles
  • 2013 – 137,695 miles
  • 2012 – 128,300 miles
  • 2011 – 115,198 miles
  • 2010 – 105,813 miles
  • 2009 – 96,649 miles
  • 2008 – 86,300 miles
  • 2007 – 76,278 miles
  • 2006 – 65,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,504 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,504 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    185,504 miles
    Test number
    978374411583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,607 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    182,607 miles
    Test number
    743439183011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail182,595 miles (+450)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,595 miles
    Test number
    756980154065
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    182,145 miles
    Test number
    296901345618
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail182,145 miles (+1,150)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,145 miles
    Test number
    624126945063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass180,995 miles (+3,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    180,995 miles
    Test number
    375658500975
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass177,942 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    177,942 miles
    Test number
    540556891263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass175,424 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    175,424 miles
    Test number
    371405009601
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door inner panel corodedd (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering offside damper bush

  9. Fail175,409 miles (+2,188)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,409 miles
    Test number
    139087524474
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door inner panel corodedd (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering offside damper bush

  10. Pass173,221 miles (+3,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    173,221 miles
    Test number
    169060395986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drag link rubber slightly split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass170,075 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    170,075 miles
    Test number
    566096995661
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail170,071 miles (+4,894)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,071 miles
    Test number
    941812709148
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass165,177 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    165,177 miles
    Test number
    517044053210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass160,442 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    160,442 miles
    Test number
    765324544736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail154,736 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,736 miles
    Test number
    447932935150
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass154,736 miles (+9,930)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    154,736 miles
    Test number
    787272535190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass144,806 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    144,806 miles
    Test number
    205136024412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass137,695 miles (+9,395)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    137,695 miles
    Test number
    488398523110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass128,300 miles (+13,102)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    128,300 miles
    Test number
    225729432105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,198 miles (+9,385)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    115,198 miles
    Test number
    429256621117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,813 miles (+9,164)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    105,813 miles
    Test number
    781731540110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,649 miles (+10,349)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    96,649 miles
    Test number
    670273859137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,300 miles (+10,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    86,300 miles
    Test number
    822177328114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail76,278 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,278 miles
    Test number
    100239947124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  25. Pass76,278 miles (+11,007)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,278 miles
    Test number
    954239747167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    221930156179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K61 JCH

Does K61 JCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K61 JCH is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K61 JCH?
The MOT on K61 JCH is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K61 JCH done?
K61 JCH was recorded at 185,504 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 5,963 miles a year.
Has K61 JCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K61 JCH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K61 JCH 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 K61 JCH find?
K61 JCH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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