
Land Rover Defender
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass137,133 miles (+1,569)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 137,133 miles
- Test number
- 287154133457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,564 miles (+3,630)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 135,564 miles
- Test number
- 945819333458
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass125,985 miles (+6,941)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 125,985 miles
- Test number
- 210688106260
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass112,210 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 112,210 miles
- Test number
- 187007121359
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass108,269 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 108,269 miles
- Test number
- 664890582798
- AdvisorySome general corrosion in underside of vehicle
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
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.
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.
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass71,009 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 71,009 miles
- Test number
- 243123157460
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass58,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 58,008 miles
- Test number
- 300078875138
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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