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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

K18 KBEMOT history

K18 KBE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 174,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

K18 KBE blue 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,679 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 KBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 KBE was last recorded at 174,679 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,674 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,679 miles
  • 2024 – 170,486 miles
  • 2023 – 167,033 miles
  • 2022 – 162,637 miles
  • 2021 – 159,548 miles
  • 2020 – 156,118 miles
  • 2019 – 152,112 miles
  • 2018 – 151,300 miles
  • 2017 – 150,194 miles
  • 2016 – 149,446 miles
  • 2015 – 148,838 miles
  • 2014 – 148,063 miles
  • 2013 – 146,882 miles
  • 2012 – 144,548 miles
  • 2011 – 142,676 miles
  • 2010 – 140,663 miles
  • 2009 – 138,307 miles
  • 2008 – 134,173 miles
  • 2007 – 130,094 miles
  • 2006 – 124,796 miles
  • 2005 – 117,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,679 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Rear Axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,679 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,679 miles
    Test number
    214496451262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail174,674 miles (+4,188)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,674 miles
    Test number
    756238002599
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,486 miles (+3,453)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,486 miles
    Test number
    742563897650
    • AdvisoryFront Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  4. Pass167,033 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,033 miles
    Test number
    384280034842
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in product/material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  5. Fail167,033 miles (+4,396)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,033 miles
    Test number
    208453646413
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake + side light (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in product/material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  6. Pass162,637 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,637 miles
    Test number
    516933430026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail162,622 miles (+3,074)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,622 miles
    Test number
    730374915517
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass159,548 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,548 miles
    Test number
    342215703456
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail159,520 miles (+3,402)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,520 miles
    Test number
    591879775370
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass156,118 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,118 miles
    Test number
    632267447184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail156,118 miles (+4,006)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,118 miles
    Test number
    691510852199
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass152,112 miles (+812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,112 miles
    Test number
    413842019738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass151,300 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    782770225020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass150,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    150,194 miles
    Test number
    959880991691
    • AdvisoryOff side front indicator lamp lens faded

  15. Fail150,194 miles (+748)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,194 miles
    Test number
    739282498567
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOff side front indicator lamp lens faded

  16. Pass149,446 miles (+608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    149,446 miles
    Test number
    118084962207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass148,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    148,838 miles
    Test number
    788581165137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail148,838 miles (+775)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,838 miles
    Test number
    945211365183
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade split

  19. Pass148,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    148,063 miles
    Test number
    239247464115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail148,063 miles (+1,181)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,063 miles
    Test number
    685894364166
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass146,882 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    146,882 miles
    Test number
    937290473154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth seat belts has marks on belts
    • NoteNearside front backplate/dustplate insecure (corroded to excess)

  22. Fail146,882 miles (+2,334)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,882 miles
    Test number
    287756363447
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth seat belts has marks on belts
    • NoteFront propshaft rear u/j worn to excess
    • NoteNearside front backplate/dustplate insecure (corroded to excess)

  23. Pass144,548 miles (+1,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    144,548 miles
    Test number
    517332672138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass142,676 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    142,676 miles
    Test number
    635489371178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail140,663 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,663 miles
    Test number
    462344690130
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • 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)

  26. Pass140,663 miles (+2,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    140,663 miles
    Test number
    634214990116
    • 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)

  27. Pass138,307 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    138,307 miles
    Test number
    483208809293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass134,173 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    134,173 miles
    Test number
    393294108454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail134,110 miles (+4,016)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,110 miles
    Test number
    991609398121
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perrishing

  30. Pass130,094 miles (+5,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    130,094 miles
    Test number
    211784297139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass124,796 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    124,796 miles
    Test number
    773040806285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass117,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    117,556 miles
    Test number
    680916205243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 KBE

Does K18 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 KBE is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K18 KBE?
The MOT on K18 KBE is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 KBE done?
K18 KBE was recorded at 174,679 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,805 miles a year.
Has K18 KBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 KBE has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 KBE 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 KBE find?
K18 KBE passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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