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Land Rover Defender

Yellow · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

D1 KEFMOT history

D1 KEF is a yellow diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jun 1992. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

D1 KEF yellow 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 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,070 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 KEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
8 Jun 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 KEF was last recorded at 143,070 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,219 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,851 miles
Average per year
1,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,070 miles
  • 2025 – 141,219 miles
  • 2024 – 141,015 miles
  • 2023 – 140,261 miles
  • 2022 – 139,497 miles
  • 2021 – 138,217 miles
  • 2020 – 136,902 miles
  • 2019 – 135,247 miles
  • 2018 – 134,303 miles
  • 2017 – 132,708 miles
  • 2016 – 132,254 miles
  • 2014 – 130,471 miles
  • 2012 – 128,324 miles
  • 2011 – 126,975 miles
  • 2010 – 126,475 miles
  • 2009 – 124,081 miles
  • 2008 – 123,760 miles
  • 2006 – 122,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,070 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering damper leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,070 miles
    Test number
    237168415362
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail143,070 miles (+1,851)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,070 miles
    Test number
    239817828840
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass141,219 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,219 miles
    Test number
    476813596627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,015 miles (+754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,015 miles
    Test number
    267712616354
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,261 miles (+764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,261 miles
    Test number
    209776755316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass139,497 miles (+1,280)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,497 miles
    Test number
    736033121745
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer rigger/body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal slight leak of oil/grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,217 miles (+1,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    138,217 miles
    Test number
    214488347801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass136,902 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    136,902 miles
    Test number
    178613662181
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking

  9. Fail136,888 miles (+1,641)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,888 miles
    Test number
    778914140001
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake lining(s) contaminated Both (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking

  10. Pass135,247 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    135,247 miles
    Test number
    263286417807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass134,303 miles (+1,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    134,303 miles
    Test number
    737017691766
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass132,708 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,708 miles
    Test number
    417041931817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,254 miles (+1,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,254 miles
    Test number
    512303658427
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to body not considered criteria

  14. Pass130,471 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    130,471 miles
    Test number
    676770554045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    128,324 miles
    Test number
    285828092497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,324 miles (+1,349)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,324 miles
    Test number
    236665592419
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteFront brake pipes to flex hoses rusted
    • NoteOffside rear hub seal leaking
    • NoteRear bumper rusted and hoiled
    • NoteRear chassis rusted and holed by rear bumper

  17. Pass126,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    126,975 miles
    Test number
    575163891126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail126,975 miles (+500)14 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,975 miles
    Test number
    726538181131
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAll underbody and suspension componants rusty
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteBrake pipe tp nearside front flex hose rusty
    • NoteNearside rear top shock bush worn
    • NoteOffside front seat belt frayed

  19. Pass126,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    126,475 miles
    Test number
    490484330182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail126,475 miles (+2,394)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,475 miles
    Test number
    822446420101
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass124,081 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    124,081 miles
    Test number
    843045509138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail124,081 miles (+321)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,081 miles
    Test number
    641475709117
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass123,760 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    123,760 miles
    Test number
    711972228191
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront to rear and o/s rear static pipe on axle corroded
    • NoteRear cross member corroded

  24. Fail123,756 miles (+1,337)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,756 miles
    Test number
    681710728154
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront to rear and o/s rear static pipe on axle corroded
    • NoteRear cross member corroded

  25. Pass122,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    122,419 miles
    Test number
    374512816315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D1 KEF

Does D1 KEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 KEF is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on D1 KEF?
The MOT on D1 KEF is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 KEF done?
D1 KEF was recorded at 143,070 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 1,069 miles a year.
Has D1 KEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 KEF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on D1 KEF 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 D1 KEF find?
D1 KEF passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres.

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