
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
K35 LEUMOT history
K35 LEU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,406 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 98,406 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K35 LEU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 1 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
K35 LEU was last recorded at 98,406 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Jul 2010: 80,823 miles, lower than 166,811 miles on 25 Aug 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 98,406 miles · 18 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 98,406 miles
- 2021 – 97,593 miles
- 2018 – 96,912 miles
- 2017 – 95,832 miles
- 2016 – 94,963 miles
- 2015 – 92,155 miles
- 2013 – 81,877 miles
- 2012 – 81,371 miles
- 2011 – 80,983 miles
- 2010 – 80,829 miles
- 2009 – 166,811 miles
- 2008 – 160,575 miles
- 2007 – 154,370 miles
- 2006 – 145,651 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Oil leak pinion oil seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Power steering belt slipping on full lock
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 98,406 miles
- Test number
- 862450509081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,406 miles (+813)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,406 miles
- Test number
- 617117929506
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass97,593 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 97,593 miles
- Test number
- 970427843974
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail97,593 miles (+681)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,593 miles
- Test number
- 675395907050
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass96,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 96,912 miles
- Test number
- 723153443149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,912 miles (+1,080)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,912 miles
- Test number
- 225041271901
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass95,832 miles (+869)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 95,832 miles
- Test number
- 841970900262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,963 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 94,963 miles
- Test number
- 618351431303
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak pinion oil seal
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering belt slipping on full lock
Fail94,961 miles (+8)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,961 miles
- Test number
- 514350949721
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x 2 studs missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak pinion oil seal
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering belt slipping on full lock
Fail94,953 miles (+2,798)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,953 miles
- Test number
- 715525402010
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub oil seal leaking (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront pinon oil seal leaking
- AdvisoryProp shaft u/j gone
Pass92,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 92,155 miles
- Test number
- 166652895095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,155 miles (+10,278)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,155 miles
- Test number
- 195049385026
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass81,877 miles (+506)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 81,877 miles
- Test number
- 495200333450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 81,371 miles
- Test number
- 526532992144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,371 miles (+388)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,371 miles
- Test number
- 299931992461
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass80,983 miles (+154)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 80,983 miles
- Test number
- 997592001248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,829 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 80,829 miles
- Test number
- 544132300220
- AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail80,823 miles (-85,988)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,823 miles
- Test number
- 260215690100
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- FailureTowbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass166,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 166,811 miles
- Test number
- 310247239290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,811 miles (+6,236)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,811 miles
- Test number
- 844347739245
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass160,575 miles (+6,205)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 160,575 miles
- Test number
- 344805338268
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSlight oil leak from offside rear hub
Pass154,370 miles (+8,719)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 154,370 miles
- Test number
- 273635137285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass145,651 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 145,651 miles
- Test number
- 683266106259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWindscreen damaged outside sweep area
Questions about K35 LEU
- Does K35 LEU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K35 LEU expired on 25 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K35 LEU?
- The MOT on K35 LEU expired on 25 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K35 LEU done?
- K35 LEU was recorded at 98,406 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023.
- Has K35 LEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K35 LEU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on K35 LEU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K35 LEU find?
- K35 LEU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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