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Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

K23 KCGMOT history

K23 KCG is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 103,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

K23 KCG silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,364 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 KCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 KCG was last recorded at 103,364 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 8,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,016 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,348 miles
Average per year
7,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,364 miles
  • 2024 – 95,016 miles
  • 2023 – 89,941 miles
  • 2022 – 81,089 miles
  • 2021 – 74,094 miles
  • 2020 – 68,693 miles
  • 2019 – 62,335 miles
  • 2018 – 54,401 miles
  • 2017 – 36,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,364 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,364 miles (+8,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,364 miles
    Test number
    319141490510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass95,016 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,016 miles
    Test number
    429819641466
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail95,016 miles (+5,075)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,016 miles
    Test number
    621651496329
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass89,941 miles (+8,852)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,941 miles
    Test number
    140333954312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,089 miles
    Test number
    381818663741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,089 miles (+6,995)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,089 miles
    Test number
    949158656577
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass74,094 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    433361395447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,693 miles (+6,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,693 miles
    Test number
    215050026304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass62,335 miles (+7,934)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,335 miles
    Test number
    921957514768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,401 miles (+17,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,401 miles
    Test number
    996263507382
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn out of shape
  11. Pass36,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,589 miles
    Test number
    554630598339
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  12. Fail36,589 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,589 miles
    Test number
    217921144661
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front 13inch (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

Questions about K23 KCG

Does K23 KCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 KCG is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K23 KCG?
The MOT on K23 KCG is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 KCG done?
K23 KCG was recorded at 103,364 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 7,629 miles a year.
Has K23 KCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 KCG has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K23 KCG 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 K23 KCG find?
K23 KCG passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe; oil leak, but not excessive front differential.

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