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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2010 · 2,395 cc

K28 KWLMOT history

K28 KWL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Nov 2010. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 186,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

K28 KWL 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 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
186,934 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K28 KWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K28 KWL was last recorded at 186,934 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,929 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
10,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,934 miles
  • 2024 – 179,085 miles
  • 2022 – 165,474 miles
  • 2021 – 156,498 miles
  • 2020 – 149,500 miles
  • 2019 – 140,395 miles
  • 2018 – 125,998 miles
  • 2017 – 112,645 miles
  • 2015 – 97,288 miles
  • 2014 – 84,291 miles
  • 2013 – 69,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,934 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,934 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    186,934 miles
    Test number
    161192034232
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Fail186,929 miles (+7,844)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,929 miles
    Test number
    993428344103
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass179,085 miles (+13,611)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    179,085 miles
    Test number
    914861043334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,474 miles (+8,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,474 miles
    Test number
    475973632998
    • AdvisoryFront steering arm to steering box has slight play

  5. Pass156,498 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,498 miles
    Test number
    583162719758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,500 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,500 miles
    Test number
    120503141076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail149,490 miles (+9,095)1 dangerous14 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,490 miles
    Test number
    639750151250
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc corroded on inner surface
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass140,395 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,395 miles
    Test number
    650232563015
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail140,388 miles (+14,390)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,388 miles
    Test number
    594200300979
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass125,998 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,998 miles
    Test number
    329928193907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail125,998 miles (+13,353)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,998 miles
    Test number
    935821705574
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn REAR (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,645 miles
    Test number
    997294722731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail112,645 miles (+15,357)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,645 miles
    Test number
    883728156309
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass97,288 miles (+12,997)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,288 miles
    Test number
    444908616673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,291 miles (+15,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,291 miles
    Test number
    819804014380
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass69,255 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,255 miles
    Test number
    179690933399
    • NoteAll tyres worn close to limit

Questions about K28 KWL

Does K28 KWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K28 KWL expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K28 KWL?
The MOT on K28 KWL expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K28 KWL done?
K28 KWL was recorded at 186,934 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 10,003 miles a year.
Has K28 KWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K28 KWL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K28 KWL 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 K28 KWL find?
K28 KWL passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear standard fitment seat belt missing, and 1 more.

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