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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T885 KFJMOT history

T885 KFJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 137,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,133 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T885 KFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T885 KFJ was last recorded at 137,133 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,564 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,569 miles
Average per year
3,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,133 miles
  • 2025 – 135,564 miles
  • 2024 – 131,934 miles
  • 2023 – 125,985 miles
  • 2022 – 119,044 miles
  • 2021 – 115,319 miles
  • 2020 – 112,210 miles
  • 2019 – 108,269 miles
  • 2017 – 106,063 miles
  • 2016 – 99,452 miles
  • 2015 – 93,049 miles
  • 2013 – 92,011 miles
  • 2012 – 90,949 miles
  • 2011 – 88,738 miles
  • 2010 – 84,394 miles
  • 2009 – 79,346 miles
  • 2008 – 75,885 miles
  • 2007 – 71,009 miles
  • 2006 – 66,434 miles
  • 2005 – 58,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,133 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,133 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,133 miles
    Test number
    287154133457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,564 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,564 miles
    Test number
    945819333458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,934 miles (+5,949)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,934 miles
    Test number
    821226368534
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass125,985 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,985 miles
    Test number
    210688106260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,044 miles (+3,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,044 miles
    Test number
    618907388466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass115,319 miles (+3,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,319 miles
    Test number
    504332248805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass112,210 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,210 miles
    Test number
    187007121359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,117 miles (+3,848)11 major5 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,117 miles
    Test number
    247437410989
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember by A frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo cracking by brake master cylinder mounts
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre to rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear jacking mounts corroded.
    • AdvisoryTyres perished / cracking
  9. Pass108,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,269 miles
    Test number
    664890582798
    • AdvisorySome general corrosion in underside of vehicle
  10. Fail108,269 miles (+2,206)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,269 miles
    Test number
    556019706890
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome general corrosion in underside of vehicle
  11. Pass106,063 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,063 miles
    Test number
    199059097490
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear upper chassis cross member has corrosion on both mountings.
  12. Fail106,061 miles (+6,609)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,061 miles
    Test number
    178006859501
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear upper chassis cross member has corrosion on both mountings.
  13. Pass99,452 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,452 miles
    Test number
    583488215480
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to brake flexi hose connection (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  14. Fail99,452 miles (+6,403)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,452 miles
    Test number
    783564171035
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to brake flexi hose connection (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  15. Pass93,049 miles9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,049 miles
    Test number
    355292615444
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side & near side rear shock absorber dust shields missing
  16. Fail93,049 miles (+1,038)2 failures2 repaired9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,049 miles
    Test number
    909040415217
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side & near side rear shock absorber dust shields missing
  17. Pass92,011 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    258284513262
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  18. Fail92,007 miles (+1,058)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,007 miles
    Test number
    287795103297
    • FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureTowbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  19. Pass90,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,949 miles
    Test number
    887370362152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  20. Fail90,949 miles (+2,211)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,949 miles
    Test number
    805090962166
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  21. Pass88,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,738 miles
    Test number
    289909551453
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  22. Fail88,737 miles (+4,343)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,737 miles
    Test number
    997789051157
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  23. Pass84,394 miles (+5,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,394 miles
    Test number
    693990460150
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  24. Pass79,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,346 miles
    Test number
    881279249107
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  25. Fail79,346 miles (+3,461)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,346 miles
    Test number
    134079749181
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  26. Pass75,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,885 miles
    Test number
    783465868119
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  27. Fail75,885 miles (+4,876)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,885 miles
    Test number
    550104868126
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  28. Pass71,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,009 miles
    Test number
    243123157460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail71,009 miles (+4,575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,009 miles
    Test number
    813642457192
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
  30. Pass66,434 miles (+8,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,434 miles
    Test number
    400850166107
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
  31. Pass58,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    58,008 miles
    Test number
    300078875138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail58,008 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,008 miles
    Test number
    252028675414
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about T885 KFJ

Does T885 KFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T885 KFJ is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T885 KFJ?
The MOT on T885 KFJ is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T885 KFJ done?
T885 KFJ was recorded at 137,133 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,798 miles a year.
Has T885 KFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T885 KFJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T885 KFJ 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 T885 KFJ find?
T885 KFJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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