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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K89 GJNMOT history

K89 GJN is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

K89 GJN white 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 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,628 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K89 GJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
19 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K89 GJN was last recorded at 99,628 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,525 miles · 20 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
1,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,628 miles
  • 2025 – 99,141 miles
  • 2024 – 98,504 miles
  • 2023 – 98,038 miles
  • 2022 – 97,062 miles
  • 2019 – 93,852 miles
  • 2018 – 92,673 miles
  • 2017 – 90,465 miles
  • 2011 – 74,754 miles
  • 2010 – 74,103 miles
  • 2009 – 68,703 miles
  • 2008 – 65,977 miles
  • 2006 – 61,927 miles
  • 2005 – 58,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,628 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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,628 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,628 miles
    Test number
    5955154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,525 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,525 miles
    Test number
    5658660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,449 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,449 miles
    Test number
    5562547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,141 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,141 miles
    Test number
    4395717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,504 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,504 miles
    Test number
    3143882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,038 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,038 miles
    Test number
    1997820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,062 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,062 miles
    Test number
    432730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,990 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,990 miles
    Test number
    319353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,852 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,852 miles
    Test number
    21614559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,673 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,673 miles
    Test number
    19995888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,465 miles (+15,711)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,465 miles
    Test number
    18461367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,754 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,754 miles
    Test number
    536682801160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,103 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,103 miles
    Test number
    304411880007
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail74,037 miles (+5,334)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    260142270011
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass68,703 miles (+2,726)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,703 miles
    Test number
    180598269028
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/S/F tractor hub upper and lower pivot bearing has slight play
    • NoteN/s/r door can not be opened from inside or out

  16. Pass65,977 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,977 miles
    Test number
    502182638067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear propshaft joint.
    • NoteRear side doors and back door will not open.

  17. Fail65,977 miles (+4,050)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,977 miles
    Test number
    950660438016
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear propshaft joint.
    • NoteRear side doors and back door will not open.

  18. Fail61,927 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,927 miles
    Test number
    243807876186
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass61,927 miles (+3,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,927 miles
    Test number
    601597376165
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass58,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    58,786 miles
    Test number
    393462295128
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about K89 GJN

Does K89 GJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K89 GJN is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K89 GJN?
The MOT on K89 GJN is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K89 GJN done?
K89 GJN was recorded at 99,628 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 1,926 miles a year.
Has K89 GJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K89 GJN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K89 GJN 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 K89 GJN find?
K89 GJN passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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