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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K85 OEJMOT history

K85 OEJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 131,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

K85 OEJ 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,039 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K85 OEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 May 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K85 OEJ was last recorded at 131,039 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,855 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,184 miles
Average per year
3,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,039 miles
  • 2025 – 128,855 miles
  • 2024 – 125,634 miles
  • 2023 – 121,353 miles
  • 2022 – 116,961 miles
  • 2021 – 113,064 miles
  • 2020 – 111,154 miles
  • 2018 – 106,335 miles
  • 2017 – 101,632 miles
  • 2016 – 98,301 miles
  • 2015 – 93,314 miles
  • 2014 – 88,294 miles
  • 2013 – 84,067 miles
  • 2012 – 79,602 miles
  • 2011 – 76,145 miles
  • 2010 – 73,508 miles
  • 2009 – 68,382 miles
  • 2008 – 65,048 miles
  • 2007 – 62,139 miles
  • 2006 – 57,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,039 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.

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Pitman drop arm ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,039 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,039 miles
    Test number
    230511546708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,855 miles
    Test number
    586984834232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail128,855 miles (+3,221)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,855 miles
    Test number
    573143488128
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,634 miles (+4,281)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,634 miles
    Test number
    417544303337
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering box idler arm ball joint, slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light not working

  5. Pass121,353 miles (+4,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,353 miles
    Test number
    255426751265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass116,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,961 miles
    Test number
    811539459038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,961 miles (+101)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,961 miles
    Test number
    964569808872
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail116,860 miles (+3,796)22 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,860 miles
    Test number
    104709251773
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint insecure lower (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox cross member corroded

  9. Pass113,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,064 miles
    Test number
    567296058460
    • AdvisoryPitman drop arm ball joint

  10. Fail113,064 miles (+1,910)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,064 miles
    Test number
    494819156698
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPitman drop arm ball joint

  11. Pass111,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,154 miles
    Test number
    693929948447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Fail111,154 miles (+4,819)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,154 miles
    Test number
    286550403944
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass106,335 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,335 miles
    Test number
    405654811309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,632 miles
    Test number
    716995518605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,632 miles (+3,331)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,632 miles
    Test number
    667558533297
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  16. Pass98,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,301 miles
    Test number
    346632956479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail98,301 miles (+4,987)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,301 miles
    Test number
    617239570392
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass93,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,314 miles
    Test number
    497264755159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,314 miles (+5,020)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,314 miles
    Test number
    339649645182
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass88,294 miles (+4,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,294 miles
    Test number
    738562344121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass84,067 miles (+4,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    805901643141
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass79,602 miles (+3,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,602 miles
    Test number
    206418432480
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass76,145 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,145 miles
    Test number
    309997841158
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass73,508 miles (+5,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,508 miles
    Test number
    430412150154
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail68,382 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    724790649118
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass68,382 miles (+3,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    892760749170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass65,048 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    264243348187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail65,012 miles (+2,873)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,012 miles
    Test number
    140268308134
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  29. Pass62,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    253481127490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail62,137 miles (+5,007)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,137 miles
    Test number
    772461227145
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  31. Pass57,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,130 miles
    Test number
    691698816183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K85 OEJ

Does K85 OEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K85 OEJ is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K85 OEJ?
The MOT on K85 OEJ is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K85 OEJ done?
K85 OEJ was recorded at 131,039 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,649 miles a year.
Has K85 OEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K85 OEJ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K85 OEJ 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 K85 OEJ find?
K85 OEJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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