
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
Pass152,345 miles (+4,434)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 152,345 miles
- Test number
- 476935099840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,911 miles (+923)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 147,911 miles
- Test number
- 295005030693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,988 miles (+122)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 146,988 miles
- Test number
- 404530762575
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass139,247 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 139,247 miles
- Test number
- 606923433372
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Pass108,896 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 108,896 miles
- Test number
- 560331547367
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass102,509 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 102,509 miles
- Test number
- 413878936405
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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