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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

K70 JHCMOT history

K70 JHC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 100,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

K70 JHC blue 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 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,171 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 JHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
11 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 JHC was last recorded at 100,171 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,156 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,171 miles
  • 2025 – 96,015 miles
  • 2024 – 92,820 miles
  • 2023 – 89,513 miles
  • 2022 – 87,323 miles
  • 2021 – 85,421 miles
  • 2020 – 83,646 miles
  • 2019 – 81,881 miles
  • 2018 – 79,798 miles
  • 2017 – 77,426 miles
  • 2016 – 74,982 miles
  • 2015 – 72,207 miles
  • 2014 – 69,820 miles
  • 2013 – 67,582 miles
  • 2012 – 63,136 miles
  • 2011 – 60,516 miles
  • 2010 – 57,395 miles
  • 2009 – 54,455 miles
  • 2008 – 51,669 miles
  • 2007 – 48,040 miles
  • 2006 – 43,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,171 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,171 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,171 miles
    Test number
    250099162718
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Fail100,156 miles (+4,141)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,156 miles
    Test number
    196019900096
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass96,015 miles (+3,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,015 miles
    Test number
    198724896855
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass92,820 miles (+3,307)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,820 miles
    Test number
    826472825369
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass89,513 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,513 miles
    Test number
    580482353394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail89,512 miles (+2,189)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,512 miles
    Test number
    188693622034
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass87,323 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,323 miles
    Test number
    398880377096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Fail87,323 miles (+1,902)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,323 miles
    Test number
    322262459847
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDrag 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))
    • MajorNearside Track rod 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass85,421 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,421 miles
    Test number
    469208814606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,646 miles
    Test number
    861743715806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outrigger slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to chassis but not considered excessive

  11. Fail83,643 miles (+1,762)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,643 miles
    Test number
    994713248777
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outrigger slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to chassis but not considered excessive

  12. Pass81,881 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    686928928958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,871 miles (+2,073)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,871 miles
    Test number
    153355623933
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  14. Pass79,798 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,798 miles
    Test number
    657963725866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,788 miles (+2,362)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    796811801951
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass77,426 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,426 miles
    Test number
    839845067802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,418 miles (+2,436)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,418 miles
    Test number
    895452676488
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass74,982 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,982 miles
    Test number
    455181378606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,207 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,207 miles
    Test number
    528201775083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,820 miles
    Test number
    875011074027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,811 miles (+2,229)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,811 miles
    Test number
    996571574029
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass67,582 miles (+4,446)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,582 miles
    Test number
    937447073039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass63,136 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,136 miles
    Test number
    738855072034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,516 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,516 miles
    Test number
    279379061020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,395 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,395 miles
    Test number
    134370970404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,455 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,455 miles
    Test number
    100450379425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,445 miles (+2,776)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,445 miles
    Test number
    354919069099
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass51,669 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,669 miles
    Test number
    961335768099
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Fail51,663 miles (+3,623)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,663 miles
    Test number
    674675968033
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  30. Pass48,040 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    342178967070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFron t number plate starting to delaminate.
    • NoteFront axle differential oilseal leaking oil.

  31. Fail48,036 miles (+4,145)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    330587767013
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront diff pinion seal leaking oil.
    • NoteFront number plate starting to delaminate.

  32. Pass43,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,891 miles
    Test number
    681392666061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 JHC

Does K70 JHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 JHC is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K70 JHC?
The MOT on K70 JHC is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 JHC done?
K70 JHC was recorded at 100,171 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,814 miles a year.
Has K70 JHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 JHC has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K70 JHC 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 K70 JHC find?
K70 JHC passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front steering box has seepage.

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