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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

K18 MWTMOT history

K18 MWT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 215,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2023.

K18 MWT green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2024
Mileage
215,962 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2023
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 MWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 MWT was last recorded at 215,962 miles on 21 Nov 2023, 1,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,396 miles · 20 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,566 miles
Average per year
3,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 215,962 miles
  • 2022 – 214,396 miles
  • 2021 – 212,657 miles
  • 2020 – 209,723 miles
  • 2017 – 202,672 miles
  • 2016 – 197,805 miles
  • 2015 – 191,321 miles
  • 2013 – 186,782 miles
  • 2012 – 179,962 miles
  • 2011 – 179,316 miles
  • 2010 – 175,597 miles
  • 2009 – 170,357 miles
  • 2008 – 163,321 miles
  • 2007 – 158,888 miles
  • 2006 – 148,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,962 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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,962 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    215,962 miles
    Test number
    610230312286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass214,396 miles (+1,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    214,396 miles
    Test number
    734545449353
    • AdvisoryAll under body covered in under seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass212,657 miles (+2,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    212,657 miles
    Test number
    768642844285
    • AdvisoryUnder car covered in under seal
  4. Pass209,723 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    209,723 miles
    Test number
    545610846461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass202,672 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    202,672 miles
    Test number
    887134700945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass197,805 miles (+6,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    197,805 miles
    Test number
    709138256797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  7. Pass191,321 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    191,321 miles
    Test number
    952605163177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass186,782 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    186,782 miles
    Test number
    119900483094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass179,962 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    179,962 miles
    Test number
    819543982007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass179,316 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    179,316 miles
    Test number
    298682981021
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrakepipes require clean and waxoyl
    • NoteSlight play in both rear shocker top bushes
  11. Fail179,312 miles (+3,715)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,312 miles
    Test number
    397976671083
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrakepipes require clean and waxoyl
    • NoteSlight play in both rear shocker top bushes
  12. Pass175,597 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    175,597 miles
    Test number
    922306320018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass170,357 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    170,357 miles
    Test number
    714944329069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass163,321 miles (+4,433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    163,321 miles
    Test number
    391228128095
    • NoteRear shocker top bushes wearing
  15. Pass158,888 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    158,888 miles
    Test number
    162305197020
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Fail158,888 miles (+840)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,888 miles
    Test number
    760505997046
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass158,048 miles (+9,519)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    158,048 miles
    Test number
    132578107077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass148,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    148,529 miles
    Test number
    243117836120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 MWT

Does K18 MWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 MWT expired on 20 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 MWT?
The MOT on K18 MWT expired on 20 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 MWT done?
K18 MWT was recorded at 215,962 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2023, an average of 3,850 miles a year.
Has K18 MWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 MWT has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2011.
Has the mileage on K18 MWT 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 MWT find?
K18 MWT passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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