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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,400 cc

K20 TLWMOT history

K20 TLW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

K20 TLW blue 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 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
162,123 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 TLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 TLW was last recorded at 162,123 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 2,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2015: 82,412 miles, lower than 129,569 miles on 28 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,999 miles · 7 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
2,124 miles
Average per year
6,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,123 miles
  • 2020 – 159,999 miles
  • 2019 – 158,269 miles
  • 2018 – 156,347 miles
  • 2016 – 155,998 miles
  • 2015 – 82,412 miles
  • 2014 – 129,569 miles
  • 2013 – 71,492 miles
  • 2012 – 65,122 miles
  • 2011 – 59,751 miles
  • 2010 – 52,320 miles
  • 2009 – 40,140 miles
  • 2008 – 34,999 miles
  • 2007 – 32,711 miles
  • 2006 – 28,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,123 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront steering arm boot
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,123 miles (+2,124)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    162,123 miles
    Test number
    790717188082
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering arm boot
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass159,999 miles (+1,730)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    159,999 miles
    Test number
    868386425514
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt first joint of steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,269 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,269 miles
    Test number
    945770622910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,347 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,347 miles
    Test number
    736061149173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,998 miles (+73,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,998 miles
    Test number
    398375784965
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  6. Pass82,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,412 miles
    Test number
    287892815211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,412 miles (-47,157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,412 miles
    Test number
    835792915245
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass129,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    129,569 miles
    Test number
    607879704244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,567 miles (+58,075)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,567 miles
    Test number
    777679104259
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass71,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,492 miles
    Test number
    955519733234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,492 miles (+6,370)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,492 miles
    Test number
    789294233252
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Fail65,122 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,122 miles
    Test number
    426828602208
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass65,122 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,122 miles
    Test number
    965738402277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    367128221244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,751 miles (+7,431)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    865198721272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass52,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,320 miles
    Test number
    524694790156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,320 miles (+12,180)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,320 miles
    Test number
    542134390175
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass40,140 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    514279169013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,999 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,999 miles
    Test number
    161120568482
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteWear to rear tyres on inner edges

  20. Fail34,999 miles (+2,288)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,999 miles
    Test number
    980230968041
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteWear to rear tyres on inner edges

  21. Pass32,711 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,711 miles
    Test number
    941912477071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,978 miles
    Test number
    173896276085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 TLW

Does K20 TLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K20 TLW expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K20 TLW?
The MOT on K20 TLW expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K20 TLW done?
K20 TLW was recorded at 162,123 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 6,862 miles a year.
Has K20 TLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 TLW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on K20 TLW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 TLW find?
K20 TLW passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front steering arm boot, and 5 more.

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