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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K23 MLRMOT history

K23 MLR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

K23 MLR 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 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
97,953 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 MLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
10 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 MLR was last recorded at 97,953 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 3,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2015: 79,928 miles, lower than 177,705 miles on 12 Sept 2009.

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
94,889 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,953 miles
  • 2024 – 94,889 miles
  • 2023 – 90,689 miles
  • 2022 – 89,299 miles
  • 2021 – 88,629 miles
  • 2019 – 86,652 miles
  • 2018 – 86,625 miles
  • 2017 – 85,688 miles
  • 2016 – 83,050 miles
  • 2015 – 79,928 miles
  • 2009 – 177,705 miles
  • 2008 – 169,280 miles
  • 2007 – 159,025 miles
  • 2006 – 151,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,953 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,953 miles (+3,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    97,953 miles
    Test number
    776268954620
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass94,889 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,889 miles
    Test number
    827926456036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail94,889 miles (+4,200)5 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,889 miles
    Test number
    777130417144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass90,689 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,689 miles
    Test number
    511122406743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,299 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,299 miles
    Test number
    314660158853
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail89,299 miles (+670)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,299 miles
    Test number
    117833455926
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,629 miles (+1,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,629 miles
    Test number
    852381217706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass86,652 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,652 miles
    Test number
    849666145292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,625 miles (+937)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,625 miles
    Test number
    923059075006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBolt missing from prop shaft

  10. Pass85,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,688 miles
    Test number
    319751189811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail85,688 miles (+2,638)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,688 miles
    Test number
    941570324641
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass83,050 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,050 miles
    Test number
    465722281920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,928 miles (-97,777)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    116982915268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail177,705 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,705 miles
    Test number
    152025959235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass177,705 miles (+8,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    177,705 miles
    Test number
    600055059242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass169,280 miles (+10,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    169,280 miles
    Test number
    452964158246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass159,025 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    159,025 miles
    Test number
    452385457225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail158,877 miles (+7,464)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,877 miles
    Test number
    612218747246
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass151,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    151,413 miles
    Test number
    513148246220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K23 MLR

Does K23 MLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K23 MLR expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K23 MLR?
The MOT on K23 MLR expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K23 MLR done?
K23 MLR was recorded at 97,953 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
Has K23 MLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 MLR has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K23 MLR 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 K23 MLR find?
K23 MLR passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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