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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

K18 WTSMOT history

K18 WTS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 121,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

K18 WTS grey 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 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,025 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 WTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 WTS was last recorded at 121,025 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,439 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,586 miles
Average per year
3,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,025 miles
  • 2024 – 119,439 miles
  • 2023 – 117,623 miles
  • 2022 – 115,911 miles
  • 2021 – 114,818 miles
  • 2020 – 112,575 miles
  • 2019 – 110,227 miles
  • 2018 – 107,805 miles
  • 2017 – 104,325 miles
  • 2016 – 102,415 miles
  • 2015 – 99,504 miles
  • 2014 – 96,744 miles
  • 2013 – 93,541 miles
  • 2012 – 88,401 miles
  • 2011 – 87,040 miles
  • 2010 – 83,304 miles
  • 2008 – 76,980 miles
  • 2007 – 71,387 miles
  • 2006 – 63,431 miles
  • 2005 – 47,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,025 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear body support bar corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,025 miles
    Test number
    498942611466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,023 miles (+1,584)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,023 miles
    Test number
    248432474657
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,439 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,439 miles
    Test number
    224389599061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,438 miles (+1,815)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    408798761277
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded and falling apart (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass117,623 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,623 miles
    Test number
    441387260915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body support bar corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Fail117,609 miles (+1,698)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,609 miles
    Test number
    801614615084
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm/pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body support bar corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass115,911 miles (+1,093)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,911 miles
    Test number
    116418328091
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side step corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass114,818 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,818 miles
    Test number
    961179625912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis starting to corrode in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail114,816 miles (+2,241)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,816 miles
    Test number
    391066763007
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 chassis starting to corrode in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass112,575 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,575 miles
    Test number
    696467388458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,566 miles (+2,339)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    282938730578
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass110,227 miles (+2,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,227 miles
    Test number
    109187304346
    • AdvisoryChassis under sealed

  13. Pass107,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,805 miles
    Test number
    140920400754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,805 miles (+3,480)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,805 miles
    Test number
    398647131228
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass104,325 miles (+1,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,325 miles
    Test number
    347266190585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass102,415 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,415 miles
    Test number
    799754457256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail102,414 miles (+2,910)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,414 miles
    Test number
    559810585776
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass99,504 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,504 miles
    Test number
    339829045166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,744 miles (+3,203)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,744 miles
    Test number
    369637404325
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll rear seats stowed away prior to test

  20. Pass93,541 miles (+5,140)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,541 miles
    Test number
    446231413473
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished

  21. Pass88,401 miles (+5)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,401 miles
    Test number
    725843412376
    • NoteBoth rear seat belts slow to retract.
    • NotePark brake warning light int. on.
    • NoteTowbar wiring faulty.

  22. Fail88,396 miles (+1,356)2 failures2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    778121912330
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureSteering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear seat belts slow to retract.
    • NotePark brake warning light int. on.
    • NoteTowbar wiring faulty.

  23. Fail87,040 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,040 miles
    Test number
    315876021067
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass87,040 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,040 miles
    Test number
    439646021029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,304 miles (+6,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,304 miles
    Test number
    334387020060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass76,980 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,980 miles
    Test number
    341939238365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,387 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    71,387 miles
    Test number
    450701737435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,431 miles (+16,233)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,431 miles
    Test number
    231753136320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    47,198 miles
    Test number
    803525425334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 WTS

Does K18 WTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 WTS is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K18 WTS?
The MOT on K18 WTS is valid until 13 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 WTS done?
K18 WTS was recorded at 121,025 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,683 miles a year.
Has K18 WTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 WTS has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 WTS 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 WTS find?
K18 WTS passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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