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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K104 KACMOT history

K104 KAC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jun 1993. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 19,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

K104 KAC red 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 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
19,914 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K104 KAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
8 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K104 KAC was last recorded at 19,914 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2019: 2,703 miles, lower than 100,010 miles on 6 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
17,239 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 19,914 miles
  • 2024 – 17,239 miles
  • 2023 – 14,627 miles
  • 2022 – 11,947 miles
  • 2021 – 8,795 miles
  • 2020 – 5,708 miles
  • 2019 – 2,703 miles
  • 2018 – 100,010 miles
  • 2016 – 92,745 miles
  • 2015 – 89,734 miles
  • 2014 – 85,165 miles
  • 2013 – 78,974 miles
  • 2012 – 74,430 miles
  • 2010 – 65,665 miles
  • 2008 – 50,712 miles
  • 2007 – 45,179 miles
  • 2006 – 41,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,914 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    19,914 miles
    Test number
    943052305898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail19,907 miles (+2,668)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,907 miles
    Test number
    751144642804
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass17,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    17,239 miles
    Test number
    898606692745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail17,239 miles (+2,612)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,239 miles
    Test number
    208669592627
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass14,627 miles (+2,680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    14,627 miles
    Test number
    975474260794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass11,947 miles (+3,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    11,947 miles
    Test number
    412469177036
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass8,795 miles (+3,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    8,795 miles
    Test number
    795192925814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass5,708 miles (+3,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    5,708 miles
    Test number
    238837158489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside slight oil leak

  9. Pass2,703 miles (-97,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    2,703 miles
    Test number
    763196296768
    • AdvisoryCENTER AND REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR DRAG ARM CORRODED

  10. Pass100,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,010 miles
    Test number
    560117471570
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight corroded

  11. Fail100,009 miles (+2,665)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    713945862115
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch ( under bonnet ) (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight corroded

  12. Pass97,344 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,344 miles
    Test number
    851245285343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,745 miles
    Test number
    535792798021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,745 miles (+3,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,745 miles
    Test number
    549001201514
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass89,734 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,734 miles
    Test number
    872649821423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,165 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,165 miles
    Test number
    316174164373
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

  17. Pass85,165 miles (+6,191)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,165 miles
    Test number
    435074264320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,974 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,974 miles
    Test number
    185867053348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,430 miles
    Test number
    435225052486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,430 miles (+2,935)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,430 miles
    Test number
    538435452326
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass71,495 miles (+5,830)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,495 miles
    Test number
    426850322013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,665 miles
    Test number
    634468540323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,665 miles (+7,576)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,665 miles
    Test number
    740468740307
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  24. Pass58,089 miles (+7,377)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,089 miles
    Test number
    393125900073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,712 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    294550258332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,179 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,179 miles
    Test number
    404323557452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,017 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,017 miles
    Test number
    313147246322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,780 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,780 miles
    Test number
    292132816019
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  29. Pass36,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,780 miles
    Test number
    653872516090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K104 KAC

Does K104 KAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K104 KAC is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K104 KAC?
The MOT on K104 KAC is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K104 KAC done?
K104 KAC was recorded at 19,914 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
Has K104 KAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K104 KAC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K104 KAC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K104 KAC find?
K104 KAC passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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