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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K83 NEJMOT history

K83 NEJ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Nov 1992. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

K83 NEJ red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
120,280 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K83 NEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
10 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K83 NEJ was last recorded at 120,280 miles on 1 May 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,277 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,280 miles
  • 2023 – 120,214 miles
  • 2022 – 119,998 miles
  • 2021 – 118,835 miles
  • 2019 – 116,844 miles
  • 2018 – 114,842 miles
  • 2016 – 111,621 miles
  • 2015 – 106,452 miles
  • 2014 – 100,389 miles
  • 2007 – 94,418 miles
  • 2006 – 88,883 miles
  • 2005 – 82,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,280 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,280 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,280 miles
    Test number
    970150941226
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail120,277 miles (+63)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,277 miles
    Test number
    722555241223
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass120,214 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,214 miles
    Test number
    404357639025
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slight bind (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail120,214 miles (+216)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,214 miles
    Test number
    352618283925
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slight bind (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass119,998 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,998 miles
    Test number
    733033223084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail119,998 miles (+1,163)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,998 miles
    Test number
    346712904211
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass118,835 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    573423664868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,833 miles (+1,989)2 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,833 miles
    Test number
    584727794818
    • DangerousBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail n\s front (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n\s front chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working n\s and o\s rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn n\s front top and bottom joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn o\s front top and bottom joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded o\s front to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFloor excessively deteriorated battery box (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp light intensity significantly reduced n\s front dip beam (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working o\s rear side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working rear fog lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass116,844 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,844 miles
    Test number
    751304607566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,842 miles
    Test number
    301146325485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail114,842 miles (+3,221)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,842 miles
    Test number
    985184979169
    • FailureFront Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member affecting towbar mounting (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass111,621 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,621 miles
    Test number
    453566019645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight cracking around sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak power steering

  13. Fail111,621 miles (+206)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,621 miles
    Test number
    950062784902
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight cracking around sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak power steering

  14. Fail111,415 miles (+4,963)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,415 miles
    Test number
    275625674910
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracked in side wall
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking
    • AdvisorySteering pump leaking

  15. Pass106,452 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,452 miles
    Test number
    908280238389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail106,133 miles (+5,744)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,133 miles
    Test number
    130194017383
    • FailureParking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake seized on

  17. Pass100,389 miles (+31)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,389 miles
    Test number
    705156074214
    • NoteO/s rear tyre slightly cracked on outer side wall

  18. Fail100,358 miles (+836)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,358 miles
    Test number
    435104874237
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre slightly cracked on outer side wall

  19. Pass99,522 miles (+5,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,522 miles
    Test number
    255702184437
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass94,418 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    94,418 miles
    Test number
    580032427221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,413 miles (+5,530)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,413 miles
    Test number
    294321927229
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass88,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    88,883 miles
    Test number
    314125716295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,883 miles (+6,132)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,883 miles
    Test number
    983804416285
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass82,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    82,751 miles
    Test number
    773083195177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K83 NEJ

Does K83 NEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K83 NEJ expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K83 NEJ?
The MOT on K83 NEJ expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K83 NEJ done?
K83 NEJ was recorded at 120,280 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 1,895 miles a year.
Has K83 NEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K83 NEJ has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K83 NEJ 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 K83 NEJ find?
K83 NEJ passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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