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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1989 · 2,495 cc

F657 KNDMOT history

F657 KND is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 May 1989. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

F657 KND black 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 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
188,168 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F657 KND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
24 May 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F657 KND was last recorded at 188,168 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,449 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
719 miles
Average per year
1,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,168 miles
  • 2025 – 187,449 miles
  • 2022 – 186,048 miles
  • 2021 – 184,844 miles
  • 2020 – 182,882 miles
  • 2019 – 181,387 miles
  • 2018 – 179,380 miles
  • 2017 – 176,733 miles
  • 2016 – 175,999 miles
  • 2015 – 174,255 miles
  • 2014 – 173,071 miles
  • 2012 – 172,166 miles
  • 2011 – 171,940 miles
  • 2009 – 165,813 miles
  • 2008 – 156,800 miles
  • 2007 – 154,080 miles
  • 2006 – 153,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,168 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.

  • All tyres protruding beyond wheel arches.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,168 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    188,168 miles
    Test number
    204536529028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,449 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    187,449 miles
    Test number
    698431660931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,048 miles (+1,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    186,048 miles
    Test number
    832369403411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass184,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    184,844 miles
    Test number
    706198266009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail184,844 miles (+1,962)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,844 miles
    Test number
    213047034459
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass182,882 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    182,882 miles
    Test number
    629746224167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,387 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    181,387 miles
    Test number
    742864378102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail181,386 miles (+2,006)11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,386 miles
    Test number
    927730058328
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass179,380 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    179,380 miles
    Test number
    614922186360
    • AdvisoryAll tyres protruding beyond wheel arches.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail179,282 miles (+2,549)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,282 miles
    Test number
    651577629808
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Handbrake linkage broken/ worn. Handbrake inoperative. (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED headlamp unit fitted. Not suitable for this vehicle as no leveling device or headlamp washers fitted. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working Due to faulty switch. Only works when held in-between positions, will not stay on. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED headlamp unit fitted. Not suitable for this vehicle as no leveling device or headlamp washers fitted. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured by ladder. (0.1 (d))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty faulty in the offside position (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres protruding beyond wheel arches.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass176,733 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    176,733 miles
    Test number
    280752029045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass175,999 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    175,999 miles
    Test number
    614291874213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass174,255 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    174,255 miles
    Test number
    962251391682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass173,071 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    173,071 miles
    Test number
    639718654344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass172,166 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    172,166 miles
    Test number
    577414532282
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAdvise front drive shaft seals slightly leaking

  16. Fail172,162 miles (+222)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,162 miles
    Test number
    376220632221
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAdvise front drive shaft seals slightly leaking

  17. Pass171,940 miles (+6,127)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    171,940 miles
    Test number
    645883281247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass165,813 miles (+9,013)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    165,813 miles
    Test number
    170625929216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass156,800 miles (+2,720)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    156,800 miles
    Test number
    302172528219
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass154,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    154,080 miles
    Test number
    311647597144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail154,080 miles (+821)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,080 miles
    Test number
    213882497444
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass153,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    153,259 miles
    Test number
    274155726476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F657 KND

Does F657 KND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F657 KND is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F657 KND?
The MOT on F657 KND is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F657 KND done?
F657 KND was recorded at 188,168 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 1,774 miles a year.
Has F657 KND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F657 KND has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on F657 KND 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 F657 KND find?
F657 KND passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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