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White and Black · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L86 KRJMOT history

L86 KRJ is a white and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L86 KRJ 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,578 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L86 KRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
15 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L86 KRJ was last recorded at 138,578 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,187 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
391 miles
Average per year
3,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,578 miles
  • 2024 – 138,187 miles
  • 2023 – 137,386 miles
  • 2022 – 137,386 miles
  • 2021 – 137,205 miles
  • 2020 – 135,992 miles
  • 2019 – 134,736 miles
  • 2018 – 133,991 miles
  • 2017 – 133,420 miles
  • 2016 – 132,774 miles
  • 2015 – 131,438 miles
  • 2014 – 129,863 miles
  • 2013 – 126,842 miles
  • 2010 – 95,833 miles
  • 2008 – 82,477 miles
  • 2007 – 80,774 miles
  • 2006 – 78,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,578 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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,578 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,578 miles
    Test number
    436828470404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,187 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,187 miles
    Test number
    383822847580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,386 miles
    Test number
    814422262573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,386 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,386 miles
    Test number
    602549933656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,205 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,205 miles
    Test number
    169479223135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,992 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,992 miles
    Test number
    610826120518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,736 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,736 miles
    Test number
    499321663614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,991 miles
    Test number
    138942824205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,991 miles (+571)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,991 miles
    Test number
    236090646136
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  10. Pass133,420 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    133,420 miles
    Test number
    163076605336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,774 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,774 miles
    Test number
    482828517919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,438 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,438 miles
    Test number
    987740855153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,863 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    129,863 miles
    Test number
    586992144123
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s front swivel hub seal leaking oil
  14. Fail129,863 miles (+3,021)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,863 miles
    Test number
    659312644149
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s front swivel hub seal leaking oil
  15. Pass126,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    126,842 miles
    Test number
    107896663132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,842 miles (+31,009)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,842 miles
    Test number
    615076363106
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass95,833 miles (+6,916)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,833 miles
    Test number
    464402550356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteGeneral under body getting quite rusty in places
    • NoteN/s front body mounting getting quite rusty
    • NoteO/s rear bump stop missing
    • NoteSlight tear in o/s wiper blade
  18. Pass88,917 miles (+6,440)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    88,917 miles
    Test number
    990329400091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteB/s rear disc surfaces getting quite rusty
    • NoteN/s front tyre slightly perished at edge of tread
    • NoteN/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished
    • NoteO/s rear bump stop missing
    • NoteO/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished
    • NoteSlight corrosion to n/s front body to chassis mounting
  19. Pass82,477 miles (+1,703)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    82,477 miles
    Test number
    773005758327
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteB/s rear disc surfaces quite rusty
    • NoteO/s rear bump stop missing
    • NoteO/s rear tyre outer sidewall quite perished
  20. Pass80,774 miles (+54)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,774 miles
    Test number
    320661477282
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall quite perished
    • NoteO/s front chassis to body mounting point rusted and holed
    • NoteSlight leak from b/s front swivel hubs seals
  21. Fail80,720 miles (+2,491)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,720 miles
    Test number
    242018637133
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth o/s front brake pipes quite rusty
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall quite perished
    • NoteO/s front chassis to body mounting point rusted and holed
    • NoteSlightt leak from b/s front swivel hub seals
  22. Pass78,229 miles (+62)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    363727936196
    • NoteTraces of gear oil around o/s rear tyre
  23. Fail78,167 miles3 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,167 miles
    Test number
    604769126111
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NotePower steering drive belt getting quite perished
    • NoteSlight oil leak from b/s front swivel hubs

Questions about L86 KRJ

Does L86 KRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L86 KRJ is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L86 KRJ?
The MOT on L86 KRJ is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L86 KRJ done?
L86 KRJ was recorded at 138,578 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,088 miles a year.
Has L86 KRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L86 KRJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L86 KRJ 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 L86 KRJ find?
L86 KRJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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