
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
N111 KCJMOT history
N111 KCJ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 191,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 191,993 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N111 KCJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 1 Mar 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
N111 KCJ was last recorded at 191,993 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Apr 2012: 106,522 miles, lower than 399,601 miles on 17 Jun 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 190,458 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,535 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 191,993 miles
- 2025 – 190,458 miles
- 2024 – 187,928 miles
- 2023 – 185,958 miles
- 2022 – 184,989 miles
- 2020 – 183,909 miles
- 2018 – 171,069 miles
- 2017 – 146,440 miles
- 2016 – 122,751 miles
- 2015 – 119,302 miles
- 2014 – 115,473 miles
- 2013 – 110,449 miles
- 2012 – 106,522 miles
- 2009 – 399,601 miles
- 2008 – 228,304 miles
- 2007 – 214,344 miles
- 2006 – 203,217 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired bulkhead excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corrosion around brake master cylinder areas bulk head corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting a post holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater missing lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp dim
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.
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail191,993 miles (+1,535)3 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,993 miles
- Test number
- 637539936919
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired bulkhead excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corrosion around brake master cylinder areas bulk head corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting a post holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater missing lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp dim
Pass190,458 miles (+2,530)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 190,458 miles
- Test number
- 338282534039
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBraking effort low 36% may require repair
- AdvisoryCorrosion around bulk head areas
Pass187,928 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 187,928 miles
- Test number
- 808362165096
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail187,927 miles (+1,969)10 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,927 miles
- Test number
- 296562480053
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm on rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass185,958 miles (+969)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 185,958 miles
- Test number
- 339696517922
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass184,989 miles (+1,080)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 184,989 miles
- Test number
- 578595619588
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass183,909 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 183,909 miles
- Test number
- 336855690610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,908 miles (+12,839)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,908 miles
- Test number
- 473035076418
- MajorCentral Front Inner All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Lower Emissions not tested no dl16 plug or cigarette lighter working (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner swivel hub seals leaking
Pass171,069 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 171,069 miles
- Test number
- 357215545315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff slight leak from seal
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail171,063 miles (+24,623)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,063 miles
- Test number
- 526495344422
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively linage (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff slight leak from seal
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass146,440 miles (+23,689)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 146,440 miles
- Test number
- 671518246488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,751 miles (+1,187)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 122,751 miles
- Test number
- 801323104044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 121,564 miles
- Test number
- 544130075502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,564 miles (+2,262)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,564 miles
- Test number
- 146263211345
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable bushes (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass119,302 miles (+3,829)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 119,302 miles
- Test number
- 386165805167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
Pass115,473 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 115,473 miles
- Test number
- 726473914168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail115,473 miles (+5,024)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,473 miles
- Test number
- 246923414180
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass110,449 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 110,449 miles
- Test number
- 159645303185
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail110,449 miles (+3,927)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,449 miles
- Test number
- 165895603168
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass106,522 miles (-293,079)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 106,522 miles
- Test number
- 377660012101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass399,601 miles (+60,002)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 399,601 miles
- Test number
- 163818269190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail339,599 miles (+111,295)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 339,599 miles
- Test number
- 613845859182
- FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass228,304 miles (+78)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 228,304 miles
- Test number
- 270636658476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail228,226 miles (+13,882)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,226 miles
- Test number
- 570190158178
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOil leak at transfer box
Pass214,344 miles (+95)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 214,344 miles
- Test number
- 942740957197
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail214,249 miles (+11,032)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,249 miles
- Test number
- 984856317177
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- 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)
- NoteOil leak
Pass203,217 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 203,217 miles
- Test number
- 241958916416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,162 miles5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,162 miles
- Test number
- 783450716120
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about N111 KCJ
- Does N111 KCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N111 KCJ expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N111 KCJ?
- The MOT on N111 KCJ expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N111 KCJ done?
- N111 KCJ was recorded at 191,993 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026.
- Has N111 KCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N111 KCJ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on N111 KCJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on N111 KCJ find?
- N111 KCJ failed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired bulkhead excessive corrosion; offside front vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corrosion around brake master cylinder areas bulk head corroded and holed; service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 7 more.
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