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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

561 KEWMOT history

561 KEW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 89,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

561 KEW blue 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 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,534 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
561 KEW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

561 KEW was last recorded at 89,534 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,917 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
617 miles
Average per year
4,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,534 miles
  • 2024 – 88,917 miles
  • 2023 – 88,550 miles
  • 2022 – 88,405 miles
  • 2021 – 87,721 miles
  • 2020 – 86,984 miles
  • 2019 – 85,371 miles
  • 2018 – 80,695 miles
  • 2017 – 69,422 miles
  • 2016 – 59,226 miles
  • 2015 – 47,070 miles
  • 2014 – 33,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,534 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 axle seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,534 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,534 miles
    Test number
    527148528862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,917 miles (+367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,917 miles
    Test number
    359899840193
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,550 miles (+145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,550 miles
    Test number
    731331725813
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,405 miles
    Test number
    999766396822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,405 miles (+684)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,405 miles
    Test number
    780453323414
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass87,721 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,721 miles
    Test number
    539575734259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle seal leaking

  7. Fail87,718 miles (+734)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,718 miles
    Test number
    796601262663
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle seal leaking

  8. Pass86,984 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,984 miles
    Test number
    220772499330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail86,984 miles (+1,613)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,984 miles
    Test number
    735065748902
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass85,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    172127825616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,371 miles (+4,676)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    113239935637
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  12. Pass80,695 miles (+11,273)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,695 miles
    Test number
    669183938719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,422 miles (+10,196)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    416429416205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,226 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,226 miles
    Test number
    673727983659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail59,226 miles (+12,156)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,226 miles
    Test number
    305080283115
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass47,070 miles (+13,362)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,070 miles
    Test number
    428021965076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass33,708 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,708 miles
    Test number
    336997054099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight play

  18. Fail33,708 miles4 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,708 miles
    Test number
    938197454053
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight play

Questions about 561 KEW

What vehicle is registration 561 KEW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 561 KEW on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 2011. 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 561 KEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 561 KEW is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 561 KEW?
The MOT on 561 KEW is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 561 KEW done?
561 KEW was recorded at 89,534 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,761 miles a year.
Has 561 KEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 561 KEW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on 561 KEW 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 561 KEW find?
561 KEW passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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