
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
K95 HJSMOT history
K95 HJS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 184,384 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 184,384 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 16 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 3,977 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K95 HJS
- 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
- 10 Mar 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K95 HJS was last recorded at 184,384 miles on 6 May 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 184,355 miles · 29 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 3,977 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,384 miles
- 2025 – 181,776 miles
- 2024 – 178,409 miles
- 2022 – 173,748 miles
- 2021 – 170,127 miles
- 2020 – 166,859 miles
- 2019 – 165,752 miles
- 2018 – 162,791 miles
- 2017 – 161,056 miles
- 2016 – 161,038 miles
- 2015 – 156,616 miles
- 2014 – 154,472 miles
- 2013 – 150,694 miles
- 2010 – 131,974 miles
- 2009 – 131,665 miles
- 2008 – 120,299 miles
- 2007 – 110,028 miles
- 2006 – 106,544 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2009
Coil spring corroded all 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Steering system slightly rough
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
30 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,384 miles (+29)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 184,384 miles
- Test number
- 265204239810
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail184,355 miles (+2,579)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,355 miles
- Test number
- 773106756288
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by shockabsorber / coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass181,776 miles (+3,367)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 181,776 miles
- Test number
- 410297952896
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Pass178,409 miles (+4,661)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 178,409 miles
- Test number
- 765294741317
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Pass173,748 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 173,748 miles
- Test number
- 416042871016
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear shock absorber bush's slight cracked/ perished
Fail173,748 miles (+3,621)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,748 miles
- Test number
- 962592791875
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear shock absorber bush's slight cracked/ perished
Pass170,127 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 170,127 miles
- Test number
- 264381577627
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail170,125 miles (+3,266)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,125 miles
- Test number
- 347412593361
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,859 miles (+1,107)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 166,859 miles
- Test number
- 395741436646
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Pass165,752 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 165,752 miles
- Test number
- 603098013026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail165,745 miles (+2,954)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,745 miles
- Test number
- 663530215362
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass162,791 miles (+208)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 162,791 miles
- Test number
- 340026578485
- AdvisoryNearside Front eyeball seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front eyeball seal leaking
Fail162,583 miles (+1,527)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,583 miles
- Test number
- 816575029940
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front eyeball seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front eyeball seal leaking
Pass161,056 miles (+18)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 161,056 miles
- Test number
- 296523800865
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap corroded
Fail161,038 miles (+4,422)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,038 miles
- Test number
- 896494280505
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure damaged (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap corroded
Pass156,616 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 156,616 miles
- Test number
- 883823521693
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Small leak rear diff to propshaft oil seal
- AdvisoryFront Lower Small leak from power steering pump
- AdvisoryFront lower s/absorber bushes perished N/S and O/S . No excessive play.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Small leak from swivel hub
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe rusthole (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backplate damaged /missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F caliper to flexi showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Fail156,616 miles (+2,144)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,616 miles
- Test number
- 495528232862
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Corrosion holes to battery box within 300mm of seat mount (front) and within 300mm of belt mount (rear) (6.1.B.2)
- FailurePassenger's seat insecure seatback insecure in upright position on rear N/S and rear O/S (6.2.A.1)
- FailureStop lamp not working Intermittant (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Small leak rear diff to propshaft oil seal
- AdvisoryFront Lower Small leak from power steering pump
- AdvisoryFront lower s/absorber bushes perished N/S and O/S . No excessive play.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Small leak from swivel hub
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe rusthole (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backplate damaged /missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F caliper to flexi showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Pass154,472 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 154,472 miles
- Test number
- 969686074230
- NoteNearside front sphere seal leaking
- NoteNearside rear ouer door handle broken
- NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked
Fail154,472 miles (+3,778)6 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,472 miles
- Test number
- 525935074299
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNearside front sphere seal leaking
- NoteNearside rear ouer door handle broken
- NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked
Pass150,694 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 150,694 miles
- Test number
- 247861653367
- NoteNs floor pan poor condition
- NoteNs rear door handle broken but works
Fail150,694 miles (+18,720)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,694 miles
- Test number
- 328626503382
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteN/s floorpan corroded
- NoteN/s/r door handle damaged but still functional
- NoteWipers do not position automatically when switched off
Pass131,974 miles (+309)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 131,974 miles
- Test number
- 644747220129
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Fail131,665 miles (+38)11 failures1 advisory16 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,665 miles
- Test number
- 464188119406
- FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteBulkhead (top) panel corroded
- NoteCentre seatbelt not tested - no seat fitted
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- NoteGeneral corrosion to body
- NoteHorn control worn
- NoteN/s wiper blade split
- NoteN/s/f a pillar corroded and holed
- NoteN/s/f swivel hub leaking oil slightly
- NoteN/s/r door corroded
- NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteOil leaks
- NoteRadiator showing signs of leaking
- NoteSlight damage o/s/f seatbelt
- NoteSlight movement in both rear seats
- NoteSlight play n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link
Fail131,627 miles (+11,328)9 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,627 miles
- Test number
- 871797119398
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteHorn button sticks in when pressed
Pass120,299 miles (+93)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 120,299 miles
- Test number
- 964011408364
- NoteRear number plate deteriorated slightly
Fail120,206 miles (+10,178)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,206 miles
- Test number
- 311764198231
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- NoteRear number plate deteriorated slightly
Pass110,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 110,028 miles
- Test number
- 351469517337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,028 miles (+3,484)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,028 miles
- Test number
- 310523117348
- DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass106,544 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 106,544 miles
- Test number
- 181144086225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,544 miles5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,544 miles
- Test number
- 640363886206
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- NoteN/s/r tyre poor condtion
Questions about K95 HJS
- Does K95 HJS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K95 HJS is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K95 HJS?
- The MOT on K95 HJS is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K95 HJS done?
- K95 HJS was recorded at 184,384 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,977 miles a year.
- Has K95 HJS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K95 HJS has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on K95 HJS 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 K95 HJS find?
- K95 HJS passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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