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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

V35 KGJMOT history

V35 KGJ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 168,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V35 KGJ red 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 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
168,110 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V35 KGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V35 KGJ was last recorded at 168,110 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,329 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,781 miles
Average per year
5,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,110 miles
  • 2025 – 162,329 miles
  • 2024 – 156,969 miles
  • 2023 – 152,390 miles
  • 2022 – 145,185 miles
  • 2021 – 138,386 miles
  • 2020 – 132,540 miles
  • 2019 – 126,203 miles
  • 2018 – 118,176 miles
  • 2017 – 110,928 miles
  • 2016 – 102,970 miles
  • 2015 – 94,366 miles
  • 2014 – 94,090 miles
  • 2013 – 93,728 miles
  • 2012 – 93,260 miles
  • 2011 – 92,847 miles
  • 2010 – 92,143 miles
  • 2009 – 73,199 miles
  • 2008 – 60,749 miles
  • 2007 – 49,805 miles
  • 2006 – 46,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,110 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,110 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,110 miles
    Test number
    814251908943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,329 miles (+5,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,329 miles
    Test number
    778948076620
    • AdvisoryUnderside dirty
    • AdvisoryUnderside has surface corrosion

  3. Pass156,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,969 miles
    Test number
    981862001290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,969 miles (+4,579)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,969 miles
    Test number
    477567266477
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass152,390 miles (+7,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,390 miles
    Test number
    798904237539
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,185 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,185 miles
    Test number
    558364726462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,386 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,386 miles
    Test number
    465949601743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,540 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,540 miles
    Test number
    245375421078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,203 miles (+8,027)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,203 miles
    Test number
    480499076078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,176 miles (+7,248)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,176 miles
    Test number
    624375707342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,928 miles (+7,958)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,928 miles
    Test number
    319390899230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,970 miles (+8,604)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,970 miles
    Test number
    783887932519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,366 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,366 miles
    Test number
    467941953826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail94,354 miles (+264)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,354 miles
    Test number
    133365092569
    • FailureCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass94,090 miles1 dangerous10 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,090 miles
    Test number
    539239654271
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChassis has slight corrosion
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished on outer wall
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteSmall cut in o/s/r tyre tread

  16. Fail94,090 miles (+362)1 dangerous1 failure10 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,090 miles
    Test number
    145069754229
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChassis has slight corrosion
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished on outer wall
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteSmall cut in o/s/r tyre tread

  17. Pass93,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,728 miles
    Test number
    998410363247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,724 miles (+464)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,724 miles
    Test number
    548330763270
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass93,260 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,260 miles
    Test number
    488213362292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,258 miles (+411)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,258 miles
    Test number
    388261262440
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Pass92,847 miles (+704)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,847 miles
    Test number
    888226261227
    • NoteAll steel brake pipes corroded.

  22. Pass92,143 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,143 miles
    Test number
    110205240270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,848 miles (+12,649)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,848 miles
    Test number
    132792230012
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Pass73,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    472144239035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,199 miles (+12,450)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    801344939063
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass60,749 miles (+10,944)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,749 miles
    Test number
    884665848076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,805 miles
    Test number
    552192057042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail49,805 miles (+3,319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,805 miles
    Test number
    920252757030
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass46,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,486 miles
    Test number
    721631456052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V35 KGJ

Does V35 KGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V35 KGJ is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V35 KGJ?
The MOT on V35 KGJ is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V35 KGJ done?
V35 KGJ was recorded at 168,110 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,903 miles a year.
Has V35 KGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V35 KGJ has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V35 KGJ 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 V35 KGJ find?
V35 KGJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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