
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass215,962 miles (+1,566)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 215,962 miles
- Test number
- 610230312286
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
Pass209,723 miles (+7,051)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 209,723 miles
- Test number
- 545610846461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,672 miles (+4,867)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 202,672 miles
- Test number
- 887134700945
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass191,321 miles (+4,539)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 191,321 miles
- Test number
- 952605163177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,782 miles (+6,820)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 186,782 miles
- Test number
- 119900483094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,962 miles (+646)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 179,962 miles
- Test number
- 819543982007
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass175,597 miles (+5,240)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 175,597 miles
- Test number
- 922306320018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,357 miles (+7,036)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 170,357 miles
- Test number
- 714944329069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,321 miles (+4,433)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 163,321 miles
- Test number
- 391228128095
- NoteRear shocker top bushes wearing
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
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
Pass158,048 miles (+9,519)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 158,048 miles
- Test number
- 132578107077
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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