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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K38 RCSMOT history

K38 RCS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.

K38 RCS 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 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
145,946 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K38 RCS
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 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K38 RCS was last recorded at 145,946 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 1,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2006: 134,666 miles, lower than 143,665 miles on 6 Nov 2006.
  • 1 Nov 2022: 144,558 miles, lower than 205,360 miles on 30 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,558 miles · 2 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,388 miles
Average per year
134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,946 miles
  • 2022 – 144,558 miles
  • 2016 – 205,360 miles
  • 2014 – 199,611 miles
  • 2013 – 191,885 miles
  • 2012 – 183,064 miles
  • 2011 – 177,219 miles
  • 2010 – 171,400 miles
  • 2009 – 164,514 miles
  • 2008 – 157,343 miles
  • 2007 – 149,727 miles
  • 2006 – 134,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,946 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,946 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,946 miles
    Test number
    712199165250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,558 miles
    Test number
    706500500711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,558 miles (-60,802)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,558 miles
    Test number
    957581609453
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass205,360 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    205,360 miles
    Test number
    304713307471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail205,350 miles (+5,739)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,350 miles
    Test number
    603382004301
    • FailureCentre Trailer electrical socket insecure cable insecure (1.9.3a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Indicator switch faulty not staying in right hand postion (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  6. Pass199,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    199,611 miles
    Test number
    838638084288
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  7. Fail199,611 miles (+7,726)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,611 miles
    Test number
    726128684248
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  8. Pass191,885 miles (+44)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    191,885 miles
    Test number
    385802813372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteSlioght oil leak from rear nearside hub

  9. Fail191,841 miles (+8,777)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,841 miles
    Test number
    105100513330
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteSlioght oil leak from rear nearside hub

  10. Pass183,064 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    183,064 miles
    Test number
    269323102343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail183,058 miles (+5,839)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,058 miles
    Test number
    156587992255
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass177,219 miles (+5,819)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    177,219 miles
    Test number
    196402911366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bulk head holed
    • NoteNearside front floor holed

  13. Pass171,400 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    171,400 miles
    Test number
    870369100303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail171,400 miles (+6,886)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,400 miles
    Test number
    382507900345
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass164,514 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    164,514 miles
    Test number
    693414119394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail164,490 miles (+7,147)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,490 miles
    Test number
    403279209448
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass157,343 miles (+118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    157,343 miles
    Test number
    152929308302
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail157,225 miles (+7,498)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,225 miles
    Test number
    630623808323
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail149,727 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,727 miles
    Test number
    512770917317
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  20. Pass149,727 miles (+15,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    149,727 miles
    Test number
    883620117354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  21. Pass134,666 miles (-8,999)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    134,666 miles
    Test number
    440664316334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail143,665 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,665 miles
    Test number
    871780116337
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K38 RCS

Does K38 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K38 RCS expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K38 RCS?
The MOT on K38 RCS expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K38 RCS done?
K38 RCS was recorded at 145,946 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 134 miles a year.
Has K38 RCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K38 RCS has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on K38 RCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K38 RCS find?
K38 RCS passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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