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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K28 LKVMOT history

K28 LKV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

K28 LKV blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,273 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K28 LKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
14 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K28 LKV was last recorded at 83,273 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,924 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
349 miles
Average per year
656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,273 miles
  • 2024 – 82,924 miles
  • 2023 – 82,723 miles
  • 2022 – 82,613 miles
  • 2021 – 82,576 miles
  • 2020 – 82,414 miles
  • 2019 – 82,341 miles
  • 2018 – 82,209 miles
  • 2017 – 82,129 miles
  • 2016 – 81,973 miles
  • 2015 – 81,832 miles
  • 2014 – 81,636 miles
  • 2013 – 80,931 miles
  • 2012 – 79,669 miles
  • 2011 – 78,699 miles
  • 2010 – 77,248 miles
  • 2009 – 75,389 miles
  • 2008 – 73,363 miles
  • 2007 – 71,961 miles
  • 2006 – 70,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,273 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,273 miles (+349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,273 miles
    Test number
    109969397982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass82,924 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,924 miles
    Test number
    473860377313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,723 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,723 miles
    Test number
    293135180440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail82,718 miles (+105)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    835364429204
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass82,613 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    771275177356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,576 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,576 miles
    Test number
    853708345524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,414 miles
    Test number
    867169691944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,414 miles (+73)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,414 miles
    Test number
    120788988676
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass82,341 miles (+132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    348799348454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass82,209 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,209 miles
    Test number
    561948530940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,129 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,129 miles
    Test number
    842340921816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,973 miles (+141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    302758876099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass81,832 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,832 miles
    Test number
    221989869774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,636 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,636 miles
    Test number
    328597684279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,931 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,931 miles
    Test number
    545255773287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,669 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    309132472287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,699 miles (+1,451)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    749950271224
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  18. Pass77,248 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,248 miles
    Test number
    722937760265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,389 miles (+2,026)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,389 miles
    Test number
    304853279485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass73,363 miles (+1,402)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    73,363 miles
    Test number
    293190578251
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass71,961 miles (+1,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,961 miles
    Test number
    882405377266
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass70,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    833628766243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K28 LKV

Does K28 LKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K28 LKV is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K28 LKV?
The MOT on K28 LKV is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K28 LKV done?
K28 LKV was recorded at 83,273 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 656 miles a year.
Has K28 LKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K28 LKV has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K28 LKV 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 LKV find?
K28 LKV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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