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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

K18 AEBMOT history

K18 AEB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

K18 AEB green 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 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,824 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 AEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
28 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 AEB was last recorded at 100,824 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 2,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,027 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,797 miles
Average per year
3,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,824 miles
  • 2024 – 98,027 miles
  • 2023 – 94,899 miles
  • 2022 – 92,644 miles
  • 2021 – 89,811 miles
  • 2020 – 85,665 miles
  • 2019 – 81,062 miles
  • 2018 – 76,420 miles
  • 2017 – 73,332 miles
  • 2016 – 70,288 miles
  • 2015 – 66,835 miles
  • 2014 – 63,052 miles
  • 2013 – 58,896 miles
  • 2012 – 54,268 miles
  • 2011 – 49,430 miles
  • 2010 – 44,908 miles
  • 2009 – 40,966 miles
  • 2008 – 37,654 miles
  • 2007 – 34,880 miles
  • 2006 – 30,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,824 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,824 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,824 miles
    Test number
    636482594399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,027 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,027 miles
    Test number
    645718349542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,899 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,899 miles
    Test number
    776257394613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,644 miles (+2,833)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,644 miles
    Test number
    224842873846
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass89,811 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,811 miles
    Test number
    199340623344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,665 miles (+4,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    491399032590
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,062 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,062 miles
    Test number
    437528607695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,420 miles (+3,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,420 miles
    Test number
    121921960779
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass73,332 miles (+3,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,332 miles
    Test number
    491571456307
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint suspect swivel pin (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll underside corroded.

  10. Pass70,288 miles (+3,453)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,288 miles
    Test number
    252304325840
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass66,835 miles (+3,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,835 miles
    Test number
    950308441921
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

  12. Pass63,052 miles (+4,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,052 miles
    Test number
    557481914327
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass58,896 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,896 miles
    Test number
    737219803301
    • NoteAll underneath corroded not holed
    • NoteBoth side rear shocker top bushes have play in them but not excessive

  14. Fail58,896 miles (+4,628)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,896 miles
    Test number
    158099903361
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteAll underneath corroded not holed
    • NoteBoth side rear shocker top bushes have play in them but not excessive

  15. Pass54,268 miles (+4,838)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,268 miles
    Test number
    489261112404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  16. Pass49,430 miles (+4,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,430 miles
    Test number
    106941911378
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass44,908 miles (+3,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,908 miles
    Test number
    410302010379
    • NoteNote:all underneath and chassis freshly undersealed

  18. Pass40,966 miles (+3,312)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,966 miles
    Test number
    520392329324
    • NoteAll brakepipes surface corroded
    • NoteN/S/F tyre low and cracking up

  19. Pass37,654 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,654 miles
    Test number
    520697628333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,880 miles (+4,403)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,880 miles
    Test number
    733056127358
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass30,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,477 miles
    Test number
    611727426312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 AEB

Does K18 AEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 AEB is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K18 AEB?
The MOT on K18 AEB is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 AEB done?
K18 AEB was recorded at 100,824 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,709 miles a year.
Has K18 AEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 AEB has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on K18 AEB 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 K18 AEB find?
K18 AEB passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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