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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.

K21 WRS green 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass130,323 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 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.

  1. Pass130,323 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,323 miles
    Test number
    792903782951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,286 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,286 miles
    Test number
    492483936787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. Pass130,191 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,191 miles
    Test number
    301864737494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,138 miles (+716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,138 miles
    Test number
    483462457489
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  6. Pass129,422 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,422 miles
    Test number
    551689242888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass116,518 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    116,518 miles
    Test number
    117114122132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. Pass112,275 miles (+111,188)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    112,275 miles
    Test number
    666948971017
    • NoteCoolant leak
  15. Pass1,087 miles (-107,611)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    1,087 miles
    Test number
    701118920104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass105,511 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    105,511 miles
    Test number
    650769109106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,810 miles (+8,432)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    100,810 miles
    Test number
    744303618183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,378 miles (+9,621)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,378 miles
    Test number
    154559207158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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