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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K18 RPSMOT history

K18 RPS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

K18 RPS red 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 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
152,145 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 RPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
5 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 RPS was last recorded at 152,145 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,119 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
3,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,145 miles
  • 2025 – 143,189 miles
  • 2024 – 134,781 miles
  • 2023 – 127,364 miles
  • 2022 – 119,076 miles
  • 2021 – 110,117 miles
  • 2018 – 109,306 miles
  • 2017 – 108,994 miles
  • 2016 – 107,973 miles
  • 2015 – 106,764 miles
  • 2012 – 103,392 miles
  • 2011 – 98,048 miles
  • 2009 – 95,290 miles
  • 2008 – 89,073 miles
  • 2007 – 89,057 miles
  • 2006 – 80,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,145 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.

  • Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,145 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    152,145 miles
    Test number
    338481737767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,119 miles (+8,930)2 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,119 miles
    Test number
    164985531725
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seatbelt mount prescribed area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass143,189 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,189 miles
    Test number
    599235978623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,781 miles (+7,417)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,781 miles
    Test number
    449353611435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,364 miles (+8,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,364 miles
    Test number
    626891361947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking grease

  6. Pass119,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,076 miles
    Test number
    382536635272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,076 miles (+8,959)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,076 miles
    Test number
    804299870739
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass110,117 miles (+811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    423802470095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BATTERY TRAY CORRODED/BATTERY IS SECURE

  9. Pass109,306 miles (+312)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,306 miles
    Test number
    174029647251
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber deteriorating

  10. Pass108,994 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,994 miles
    Test number
    725797608832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,973 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,973 miles
    Test number
    993723445686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,764 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,764 miles
    Test number
    185530745488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,392 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,392 miles
    Test number
    417401732188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,048 miles (+20)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,048 miles
    Test number
    409419431128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteN/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

  15. Fail98,028 miles (+2,738)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,028 miles
    Test number
    888531481035
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass95,290 miles (+6,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    95,290 miles
    Test number
    661325809053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass89,073 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    694174518098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,057 miles (+4,990)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    982482457317
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass84,067 miles (+4,017)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    424932007096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,050 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,050 miles
    Test number
    734626136215
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Questions about K18 RPS

Does K18 RPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 RPS is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 RPS?
The MOT on K18 RPS is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 RPS done?
K18 RPS was recorded at 152,145 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,604 miles a year.
Has K18 RPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 RPS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 RPS 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 RPS find?
K18 RPS passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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