Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T305 KJFMOT history
T305 KJF is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,631 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 173,631 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,570 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T305 KJF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T305 KJF was last recorded at 173,631 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 4,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 169,524 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,107 miles
- Average per year
- 6,570 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 173,631 miles
- 2024 – 169,524 miles
- 2023 – 164,867 miles
- 2022 – 160,955 miles
- 2021 – 156,525 miles
- 2020 – 153,061 miles
- 2019 – 148,471 miles
- 2018 – 140,340 miles
- 2017 – 132,020 miles
- 2016 – 124,248 miles
- 2015 – 116,277 miles
- 2014 – 106,916 miles
- 2013 – 99,093 miles
- 2012 – 90,083 miles
- 2011 – 81,646 miles
- 2010 – 74,124 miles
- 2009 – 59,852 miles
- 2008 – 48,721 miles
- 2007 – 46,970 miles
- 2006 – 46,162 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,631 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gerbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,631 miles (+4,107)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 173,631 miles
- Test number
- 592741258890
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gerbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass169,524 miles (+223)2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 169,524 miles
- Test number
- 286230034567
- MinorOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differencial (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail169,301 miles (+4,434)1 dangerous4 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,301 miles
- Test number
- 906300145655
- DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Pass164,867 miles (+3,912)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 164,867 miles
- Test number
- 701972893103
- MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Pass160,955 miles (+4,430)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 160,955 miles
- Test number
- 864415784393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,525 miles (+3,464)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 156,525 miles
- Test number
- 606938689502
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass153,061 miles (+4,590)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 153,061 miles
- Test number
- 431486702865
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,471 miles (+8,131)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 148,471 miles
- Test number
- 447364747785
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,340 miles (+8,320)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 140,340 miles
- Test number
- 630152505520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,020 miles (+7,772)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 132,020 miles
- Test number
- 966866273355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,248 miles (+7,971)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 124,248 miles
- Test number
- 230855328891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,277 miles (+9,361)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 116,277 miles
- Test number
- 188457352548
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass106,916 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 106,916 miles
- Test number
- 366947274239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,916 miles (+7,823)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,916 miles
- Test number
- 765376574275
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass99,093 miles (+9,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 99,093 miles
- Test number
- 417357273245
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,083 miles (+8,437)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 90,083 miles
- Test number
- 955451162266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,646 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,646 miles
- Test number
- 385786561210
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass81,646 miles (+7,522)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 81,646 miles
- Test number
- 766876461281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,124 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 74,124 miles
- Test number
- 390941980425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,124 miles (+14,272)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,124 miles
- Test number
- 364951080255
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,852 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 59,852 miles
- Test number
- 420880329123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,852 miles (+11,131)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,852 miles
- Test number
- 522820429163
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass48,721 miles (+1,751)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2009
- Odometer
- 48,721 miles
- Test number
- 202080338105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,970 miles (+808)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2008
- Odometer
- 46,970 miles
- Test number
- 621088127137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,162 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2007
- Odometer
- 46,162 miles
- Test number
- 552808726104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T305 KJF
- Does T305 KJF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T305 KJF is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T305 KJF?
- The MOT on T305 KJF is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T305 KJF done?
- T305 KJF was recorded at 173,631 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 6,570 miles a year.
- Has T305 KJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T305 KJF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T305 KJF 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 T305 KJF find?
- T305 KJF passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front coil spring corroded both sides; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 10 more.
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