
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
K21 WRSMOT history
K21 WRS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,323 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 130,323 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,835 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K21 WRS
- 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
- 14 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
K21 WRS was last recorded at 130,323 miles on 3 Feb 2023, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 May 2010: 1,087 miles, lower than 108,698 miles on 11 Apr 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 130,286 miles · 28 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 37 miles
- Average per year
- 2,835 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 130,323 miles
- 2021 – 130,286 miles
- 2020 – 130,248 miles
- 2018 – 130,191 miles
- 2017 – 130,138 miles
- 2015 – 129,422 miles
- 2014 – 127,248 miles
- 2013 – 121,615 miles
- 2012 – 116,518 miles
- 2011 – 112,275 miles
- 2010 – 1,087 miles
- 2009 – 105,511 miles
- 2008 – 100,810 miles
- 2007 – 92,378 miles
- 2006 – 82,757 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.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,323 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 130,323 miles
- Test number
- 792903782951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,286 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 130,286 miles
- Test number
- 492483936787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,248 miles (+57)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 130,248 miles
- Test number
- 904842866784
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,191 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 130,191 miles
- Test number
- 301864737494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,138 miles (+716)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 130,138 miles
- Test number
- 483462457489
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass129,422 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 129,422 miles
- Test number
- 551689242888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,404 miles (+2,156)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,404 miles
- Test number
- 777011216257
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe missing (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre staring to crack on inner wall
Pass127,248 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 127,248 miles
- Test number
- 367369784441
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
Fail127,248 miles (+5,633)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,248 miles
- Test number
- 458149384244
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
Pass121,615 miles (+5,097)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 121,615 miles
- Test number
- 239453543451
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteCorrosion to rear chassis
- NoteHandbrake close to limits
Pass116,518 miles (+352)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2013
- Odometer
- 116,518 miles
- Test number
- 117114122132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,166 miles (+3,891)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,166 miles
- Test number
- 595158982022
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail112,275 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,275 miles
- Test number
- 277188271078
- Repaired at testCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass112,275 miles (+111,188)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 112,275 miles
- Test number
- 666948971017
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass1,087 miles (-107,611)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 1,087 miles
- Test number
- 701118920104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,698 miles (+3,187)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,698 miles
- Test number
- 570911700170
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass105,511 miles (+4,701)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 105,511 miles
- Test number
- 650769109106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,810 miles (+8,432)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 100,810 miles
- Test number
- 744303618183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,378 miles (+9,621)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 92,378 miles
- Test number
- 154559207158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 82,757 miles
- Test number
- 614004516104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K21 WRS
- Does K21 WRS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K21 WRS expired on 2 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K21 WRS?
- The MOT on K21 WRS expired on 2 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K21 WRS done?
- K21 WRS was recorded at 130,323 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2023, an average of 2,835 miles a year.
- Has K21 WRS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K21 WRS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2015.
- Has the mileage on K21 WRS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K21 WRS find?
- K21 WRS passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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