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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K36 LRWMOT history

K36 LRW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 206,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.

K36 LRW 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 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
206,730 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K36 LRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
14 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K36 LRW was last recorded at 206,730 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 1,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,612 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,118 miles
Average per year
5,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 206,730 miles
  • 2023 – 205,612 miles
  • 2022 – 204,585 miles
  • 2021 – 203,904 miles
  • 2019 – 203,087 miles
  • 2018 – 199,049 miles
  • 2017 – 194,464 miles
  • 2016 – 188,611 miles
  • 2015 – 181,555 miles
  • 2014 – 174,778 miles
  • 2013 – 169,289 miles
  • 2012 – 160,773 miles
  • 2011 – 153,688 miles
  • 2010 – 147,500 miles
  • 2009 – 137,674 miles
  • 2008 – 129,212 miles
  • 2007 – 120,602 miles
  • 2006 – 111,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,730 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulk head /floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front floor pans corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,730 miles (+1,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    206,730 miles
    Test number
    251841068821
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulk head /floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass205,612 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    205,612 miles
    Test number
    213322256480
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub slight leak
    • AdvisoryLeak from gearbox area

  3. Fail205,612 miles (+1,027)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,612 miles
    Test number
    243450473833
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub slight leak
    • AdvisoryLeak from gearbox area

  4. Pass204,585 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    204,585 miles
    Test number
    646375401673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass203,904 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    203,904 miles
    Test number
    514849214211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass203,087 miles (+4,038)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    203,087 miles
    Test number
    152987602404
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBulkhead lower mountings slightly corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bushes worn/deteriated in hockey sticks both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis point mounting bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box seals and reservior hose connections (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage deformed but serviceable Track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  7. Pass199,049 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    199,049 miles
    Test number
    773437330234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail199,045 miles (+4,581)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,045 miles
    Test number
    480846037491
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass194,464 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    194,464 miles
    Test number
    939227178299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail194,460 miles (+5,849)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,460 miles
    Test number
    217027933255
    • FailureCentral Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine compartment (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass188,611 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    188,611 miles
    Test number
    164566315807
    • AdvisoryFront floor pans corroded

  12. Fail188,607 miles (+7,052)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,607 miles
    Test number
    914306057236
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryFront floor pans corroded

  13. Pass181,555 miles (+6,777)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    181,555 miles
    Test number
    476461835264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak offside front swivel

  14. Pass174,778 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    174,778 miles
    Test number
    736829534252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail174,683 miles (+5,394)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,683 miles
    Test number
    106644934272
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass169,289 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    169,289 miles
    Test number
    896252433259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass160,773 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    160,773 miles
    Test number
    395638622277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass153,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    153,688 miles
    Test number
    379288131431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail153,688 miles (+6,188)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,688 miles
    Test number
    228396231271
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass147,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    147,500 miles
    Test number
    522920530213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail147,500 miles (+9,826)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,500 miles
    Test number
    422399420272
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass137,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    137,674 miles
    Test number
    404223439205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail137,674 miles (+8,462)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,674 miles
    Test number
    384783939459
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass129,212 miles (+8,610)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    129,212 miles
    Test number
    853799138210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass120,602 miles (+9,072)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    120,602 miles
    Test number
    323811947222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass111,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    111,530 miles
    Test number
    483755816216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K36 LRW

Does K36 LRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K36 LRW expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K36 LRW?
The MOT on K36 LRW expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K36 LRW done?
K36 LRW was recorded at 206,730 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 5,245 miles a year.
Has K36 LRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K36 LRW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K36 LRW 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 K36 LRW find?
K36 LRW passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulk head /floor; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both.

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