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Land Rover Defender

Maroon · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K103 SDEMOT history

K103 SDE is a maroon diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

K103 SDE maroon 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 25 Jan 2025
Mileage
158,177 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K103 SDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
17 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K103 SDE was last recorded at 158,177 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,171 miles · 15 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,177 miles
  • 2022 – 155,069 miles
  • 2021 – 152,345 miles
  • 2020 – 147,911 miles
  • 2019 – 146,988 miles
  • 2018 – 146,866 miles
  • 2017 – 144,700 miles
  • 2016 – 142,717 miles
  • 2015 – 140,695 miles
  • 2013 – 139,247 miles
  • 2012 – 133,631 miles
  • 2011 – 129,379 miles
  • 2010 – 125,175 miles
  • 2009 – 119,597 miles
  • 2008 – 113,623 miles
  • 2007 – 108,896 miles
  • 2006 – 102,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,177 miles
  • AdvisoryAll welding repairs heavily covered in underseal not allowing a full inspection
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle has surface corrosion to chassisRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,177 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,177 miles
    Test number
    227054208167
    • AdvisoryAll welding repairs heavily covered in underseal not allowing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has surface corrosion to chassis
  2. Fail158,171 miles (+3,102)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,171 miles
    Test number
    460414630611
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corroded radiator support beam - non structural
    • AdvisoryVehicle has surface corrosion to chassis
  3. Pass155,069 miles (+2,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    155,069 miles
    Test number
    598345114983
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis
  4. Pass152,345 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,345 miles
    Test number
    476935099840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,911 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,911 miles
    Test number
    295005030693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,988 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,988 miles
    Test number
    404530762575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    146,866 miles
    Test number
    969687768329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion out rigger slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank mount slightly corroded
  8. Fail146,864 miles (+2,164)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,864 miles
    Test number
    954750808570
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working and offside rear (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion out rigger slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank mount slightly corroded
  9. Pass144,700 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,700 miles
    Test number
    154516423551
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryChassis poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Fail144,693 miles (+1,976)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,693 miles
    Test number
    600992900438
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • 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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryChassis poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Pass142,717 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,717 miles
    Test number
    459607517660
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f wheel
  12. Fail142,616 miles (+1,921)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,616 miles
    Test number
    402807181135
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront bull bar loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear oil/grease over wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass140,695 miles (+2)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    140,695 miles
    Test number
    606846875046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop rubber not fitted
  14. Fail140,693 miles (+1,446)7 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,693 miles
    Test number
    588821575001
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMiddle exhaust rubber split
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop rubber not fitted
  15. Pass139,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    139,247 miles
    Test number
    606923433372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail139,247 miles (+5,616)8 failures2 advisories25 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,247 miles
    Test number
    789553433322
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • Note235/16 road wheels spare 205/16
    • NoteBattery warning light on
    • NoteBodywork has surface rust in places
    • NoteCar is getting generaly rusty and weak all over
    • NoteExt. system starting to rust in places
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low
    • NoteGeneral oil leaks around engine area
    • NoteGeneral oil leaks around gear box areas
    • NoteGeneral play/wear in steering linkage
    • NoteGeneral wear in wiper linkage
    • NoteGeneral wear on discs
    • NoteHand brake travel may need att. soon
    • NoteLight scratching on o/s/f screen
    • NoteMetal cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas
    • NoteN/s/f door hinges wearing
    • NoteNo steering lock cowling cover fitted
    • NoteO/s/f seat covering wearing
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop missing
    • NoteO/s/r mud flap missing
    • NotePedal rubbers wearing
    • NoteRear ext. box rusty and weak
    • NoteSurface rust on parts of susp.
    • NoteUnderside of car has just been freshly undersealed
    • NoteUnderside of car has surface rust in places
    • NoteWindscreen support panel rusting
  17. Pass133,631 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    133,631 miles
    Test number
    446676922378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail133,527 miles (+4,148)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,527 miles
    Test number
    116507012333
    • FailureFront Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  19. Pass129,379 miles (+4,204)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    129,379 miles
    Test number
    989313111363
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  20. Pass125,175 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    125,175 miles
    Test number
    391915130323
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Fail125,088 miles (+5,491)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,088 miles
    Test number
    373287220372
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass119,597 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    119,597 miles
    Test number
    723952229353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Fail119,489 miles (+5,866)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,489 miles
    Test number
    801094419367
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  24. Pass113,623 miles (+70)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    113,623 miles
    Test number
    194903038344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating
    • NoteSlight play in drop marm ball joint
  25. Fail113,553 miles (+4,657)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,553 miles
    Test number
    942136228379
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteSlight play in drop marm ball joint
  26. Pass108,896 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    108,896 miles
    Test number
    560331547367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail108,890 miles (+6,381)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,890 miles
    Test number
    232100047331
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  28. Pass102,509 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    102,509 miles
    Test number
    413878936405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail102,507 miles17 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,507 miles
    Test number
    143816626386
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Questions about K103 SDE

Does K103 SDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K103 SDE expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K103 SDE?
The MOT on K103 SDE expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K103 SDE done?
K103 SDE was recorded at 158,177 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 3,241 miles a year.
Has K103 SDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K103 SDE has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on K103 SDE 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 K103 SDE find?
K103 SDE passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: all welding repairs heavily covered in underseal not allowing a full inspection; oil leak, but not excessive; shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear, and 1 more.

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