
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
K113 DDUMOT history
K113 DDU is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 214,069 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 214,069 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,232 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K113 DDU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 18 Nov 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K113 DDU was last recorded at 214,069 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 214,049 miles · 16 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 2,232 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 214,069 miles
- 2025 – 212,161 miles
- 2024 – 210,301 miles
- 2023 – 209,148 miles
- 2019 – 206,435 miles
- 2018 – 201,394 miles
- 2017 – 176,356 miles
- 2008 – 170,381 miles
- 2007 – 170,378 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive diff gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides headlight (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear seats not fitted time of test
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.
Front Steering box leaking oil
Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Steering box leaking oil
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff gear box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,069 miles (+20)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 214,069 miles
- Test number
- 266216045138
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive diff gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides headlight (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear seats not fitted time of test
Fail214,049 miles (+1,888)9 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,049 miles
- Test number
- 888041437973
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced B post corroded marked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear seat supported bracket floor plate corroded marked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced B post corroded marked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear seat supported bracket floor plate corroded marked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive diff gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear no seats fitted time of test
Pass212,161 miles (+9)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 212,161 miles
- Test number
- 640096313697
- MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear seat not in time of test
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryChassis cover in mud
Fail212,152 miles (+1,851)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,152 miles
- Test number
- 443720247704
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear seat not in time of test
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryChassis cover in mud
Pass210,301 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 210,301 miles
- Test number
- 525550134343
- MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rears seats not in time of test
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail210,301 miles (+1,153)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,301 miles
- Test number
- 717164242291
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked up corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rears seats not in time of test
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass209,148 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 209,148 miles
- Test number
- 255656270653
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline benefit given (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailng arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail209,145 miles (+2,710)2 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,145 miles
- Test number
- 840636397046
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorDirection indicator not working all not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorDirection indicator not working both sides side repeaters (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working at all (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline benefit given (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailng arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass206,435 miles (+5,041)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 206,435 miles
- Test number
- 264718008642
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear passenger seats missing at time of test
Pass201,394 miles (+25,038)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 201,394 miles
- Test number
- 659303169422
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn front prop rear UJ excessive movement
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFuel leak around tank area
Pass176,356 miles (+5,975)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 176,356 miles
- Test number
- 338474135815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,381 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 170,381 miles
- Test number
- 994812278105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 170,378 miles
- Test number
- 194178407407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,378 miles16 failures5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,378 miles
- Test number
- 284714307048
- FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
- FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureTrailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front shock absorber damp
- NoteNearside front brake pipe to flexi corroded
- NoteOffside front brake pipe from flexi to caliper rusted
- NoteOffside front brake pipe to flexi corroded
Questions about K113 DDU
- Does K113 DDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K113 DDU is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K113 DDU?
- The MOT on K113 DDU is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K113 DDU done?
- K113 DDU was recorded at 214,069 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 2,232 miles a year.
- Has K113 DDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K113 DDU has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on K113 DDU 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 K113 DDU find?
- K113 DDU passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive diff gearbox; front coolant leak; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides headlight, and 7 more.
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