Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
K38 DDUMOT history
K38 DDU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 110,708 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 110,708 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 552 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K38 DDU
- 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
- 12 Nov 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K38 DDU was last recorded at 110,708 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Jun 2020: 93,524 miles, lower than 102,831 miles on 4 Sept 2009.
- 26 Jul 2023: 107,314 miles, lower than 107,488 miles on 12 Jul 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 107,752 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,956 miles
- Average per year
- 552 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,708 miles
- 2025 – 107,752 miles
- 2023 – 107,314 miles
- 2022 – 105,360 miles
- 2021 – 99,403 miles
- 2020 – 93,524 miles
- 2009 – 102,831 miles
- 2008 – 101,910 miles
- 2007 – 101,123 miles
- 2006 – 99,999 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,708 miles
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.
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Hazard warning switch faulty
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,708 miles (+2,956)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 110,708 miles
- Test number
- 265870779382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,752 miles (+438)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 107,752 miles
- Test number
- 581652787870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,314 miles (-174)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 107,314 miles
- Test number
- 356515498691
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail107,488 miles (+2,128)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,488 miles
- Test number
- 203364435213
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Drive shaft bearing excessively worn Rear shaft UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass105,360 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 105,360 miles
- Test number
- 992040107400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,353 miles (+5,950)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,353 miles
- Test number
- 543674424122
- DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,403 miles (+217)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 99,403 miles
- Test number
- 961551052279
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail99,186 miles (+5,662)4 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,186 miles
- Test number
- 826640047319
- DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) drop arm loose (2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear of (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass93,524 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 93,524 miles
- Test number
- 662272525067
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail93,524 miles (-9,307)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,524 miles
- Test number
- 421649882114
- DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail102,831 miles (+921)2 dangerous16 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,831 miles
- Test number
- 770607449260
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureFront Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass101,910 miles (+787)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 101,910 miles
- Test number
- 612632648277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,123 miles (+1,124)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 101,123 miles
- Test number
- 923075237299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,999 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 99,999 miles
- Test number
- 462167036283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K38 DDU
- Does K38 DDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K38 DDU is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K38 DDU?
- The MOT on K38 DDU is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K38 DDU done?
- K38 DDU was recorded at 110,708 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 552 miles a year.
- Has K38 DDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K38 DDU has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on K38 DDU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K38 DDU find?
- K38 DDU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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