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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

162 KROMOT history

162 KRO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Sept 1995. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 293,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

162 KRO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
293,796 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
162 KRO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
21 Sept 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

162 KRO was last recorded at 293,796 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 5,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2012: 20,999 miles, lower than 197,355 miles on 28 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
288,336 miles · 27 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,460 miles
Average per year
8,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 293,796 miles
  • 2024 – 288,336 miles
  • 2023 – 283,679 miles
  • 2021 – 274,435 miles
  • 2020 – 269,486 miles
  • 2019 – 266,849 miles
  • 2018 – 261,798 miles
  • 2017 – 253,835 miles
  • 2016 – 247,303 miles
  • 2015 – 238,933 miles
  • 2014 – 229,487 miles
  • 2013 – 218,388 miles
  • 2012 – 20,999 miles
  • 2011 – 197,355 miles
  • 2010 – 184,166 miles
  • 2009 – 171,712 miles
  • 2008 – 159,579 miles
  • 2007 – 147,234 miles
  • 2006 – 133,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass293,796 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass293,796 miles (+5,460)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    293,796 miles
    Test number
    349673281425
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass288,336 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    288,336 miles
    Test number
    474821325196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass283,679 miles (+9,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    283,679 miles
    Test number
    623399586803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bulkhead out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass274,435 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    274,435 miles
    Test number
    708941869495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass269,486 miles (+2,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    269,486 miles
    Test number
    579394269507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass266,849 miles (+5,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    266,849 miles
    Test number
    180234025375
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass261,798 miles (+7,963)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    261,798 miles
    Test number
    113388783653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass253,835 miles (+6,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    253,835 miles
    Test number
    130607438512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  9. Pass247,303 miles (+8,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    247,303 miles
    Test number
    586055193488
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drag link (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at 22mm min thickness (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass238,933 miles (+9,446)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    238,933 miles
    Test number
    886714791304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass229,487 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    229,487 miles
    Test number
    758503284219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail229,414 miles (+11,026)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,414 miles
    Test number
    618659574258
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn.

  13. Pass218,388 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    218,388 miles
    Test number
    706423273220
    • NoteSlight piay in steering damper bush

  14. Fail218,388 miles (+197,389)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,388 miles
    Test number
    998713873294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSlight piay in steering damper bush

  15. Pass20,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,999 miles
    Test number
    147706982217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,999 miles (-176,356)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,999 miles
    Test number
    935605882239
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass197,355 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    197,355 miles
    Test number
    845861571209
    • NoteN/s/f swivel hub leaking oil

  18. Fail197,335 miles (+13,169)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,335 miles
    Test number
    895710671224
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f swivel hub leaking oil

  19. Pass184,166 miles (+12,454)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    184,166 miles
    Test number
    140033560279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass171,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    171,712 miles
    Test number
    261832979223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail171,712 miles (+12,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,712 miles
    Test number
    483131079264
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass159,579 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    159,579 miles
    Test number
    392518188458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail159,204 miles (+11,970)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,204 miles
    Test number
    973024378298
    • FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass147,234 miles (+13,428)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    147,234 miles
    Test number
    784085687261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass133,806 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    133,806 miles
    Test number
    554656676200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about 162 KRO

What vehicle is registration 162 KRO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 162 KRO on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Sept 1995. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 162 KRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 162 KRO expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 162 KRO?
The MOT on 162 KRO expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 162 KRO done?
162 KRO was recorded at 293,796 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 8,616 miles a year.
Has 162 KRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 162 KRO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on 162 KRO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 162 KRO find?
162 KRO passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell, and 2 more.

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