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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K86 GJNMOT history

K86 GJN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

K86 GJN green 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 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
156,788 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K86 GJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K86 GJN was last recorded at 156,788 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Dec 2014: 100,698 miles, lower than 100,699 miles on 6 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,772 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,788 miles
  • 2024 – 154,790 miles
  • 2023 – 152,078 miles
  • 2022 – 149,176 miles
  • 2020 – 100,699 miles
  • 2016 – 100,699 miles
  • 2014 – 100,698 miles
  • 2013 – 100,699 miles
  • 2012 – 100,659 miles
  • 2011 – 100,000 miles
  • 2010 – 100,000 miles
  • 2009 – 100,000 miles
  • 2008 – 99,999 miles
  • 2007 – 98,895 miles
  • 2006 – 97,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,788 miles
  • AdvisoryVarious engine and transmission oil leaks

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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Oil leaks engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,788 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,788 miles
    Test number
    174863560129
    • AdvisoryVarious engine and transmission oil leaks

  2. Fail156,772 miles (+1,982)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,772 miles
    Test number
    217648007382
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing wet

  3. Pass154,790 miles (+2,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,790 miles
    Test number
    750705058212
    • AdvisoryBoth front indicator lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housing seals wet
    • AdvisoryOil leaks engine and gearbox

  4. Pass152,078 miles (+2,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    152,078 miles
    Test number
    740437584345
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFan belt needs adjustment

  5. Pass149,176 miles (+48,477)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    149,176 miles
    Test number
    330865804087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outer edge and tread won out of shape 7.50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine gear box and rear diff oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft has slight play

  6. Pass100,699 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    779245927042
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Swivel housings damp
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisorySteering stiff
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  7. Fail100,699 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    165853525295
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Swivel housings damp
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisorySteering stiff
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  8. Pass100,699 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    480801884638
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front radius arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn out of shape
    • AdvisoryFront prop worn
    • AdvisoryOil leaks engine and gearbox

  9. Fail100,699 miles4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    726398834576
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front radius arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn out of shape
    • AdvisoryFront prop worn
    • AdvisoryOil leaks engine and gearbox

  10. Pass100,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    778961784713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,699 miles (+1)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    443160522911
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

  12. Pass100,698 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    100,698 miles
    Test number
    447064064470
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass100,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    425670243454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,699 miles (+40)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    659860943312
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass100,659 miles (+160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,659 miles
    Test number
    685526762324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass100,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,499 miles
    Test number
    239946512061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,499 miles (+499)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,499 miles
    Test number
    345501812092
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  18. Pass100,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    619561331009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    373423630032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,000 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    220228329004
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside drag link joint, rubber boot split.
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion/rust offside/nearside.

  21. Fail100,000 miles (+1)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    431097529086
    • DangerousRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside drag link joint, rubber boot split.
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion/rust offside/nearside.

  22. Pass99,999 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    974415938091
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAlternator and power steering belts slack. imbalance in rear brakes.

  23. Fail99,999 miles (+1,104)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    120572538427
    • DangerousRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAlternator and power steering belts slack. imbalance in rear brakes.

  24. Pass98,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    98,895 miles
    Test number
    433060037062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,895 miles (+1,724)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,895 miles
    Test number
    500320537058
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass97,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    97,171 miles
    Test number
    470994526026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about K86 GJN

Does K86 GJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K86 GJN expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K86 GJN?
The MOT on K86 GJN expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K86 GJN done?
K86 GJN was recorded at 156,788 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 3,040 miles a year.
Has K86 GJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K86 GJN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K86 GJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K86 GJN find?
K86 GJN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: various engine and transmission oil leaks.

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