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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

K40 ASYMOT history

K40 ASY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

K40 ASY blue 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 Apr 2024
Mileage
103,114 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 ASY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 ASY was last recorded at 103,114 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2015: 94,855 miles, lower than 98,447 miles on 18 Apr 2014.

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
102,283 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
831 miles
Average per year
3,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,114 miles
  • 2022 – 102,283 miles
  • 2020 – 101,015 miles
  • 2019 – 100,525 miles
  • 2018 – 99,600 miles
  • 2017 – 98,500 miles
  • 2016 – 96,514 miles
  • 2015 – 94,855 miles
  • 2014 – 98,447 miles
  • 2013 – 92,194 miles
  • 2012 – 89,276 miles
  • 2011 – 86,517 miles
  • 2010 – 73,404 miles
  • 2009 – 65,400 miles
  • 2008 – 61,366 miles
  • 2007 – 52,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,114 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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,114 miles (+831)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,114 miles
    Test number
    832549215274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,283 miles (+1,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,283 miles
    Test number
    824051269573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass101,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,015 miles
    Test number
    816949339280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail101,015 miles (+490)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,015 miles
    Test number
    406425189492
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass100,525 miles (+925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,525 miles
    Test number
    590016854424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,600 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,600 miles
    Test number
    805710614226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,500 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,500 miles
    Test number
    731035259351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,514 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,514 miles
    Test number
    988753793720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front unable to access work due to weld repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion around towbar section
    • AdvisoryOffside Front welds covering osf chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion around towbar section

  9. Fail96,514 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,514 miles
    Test number
    243980273969
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front unable to access work due to weld repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion around towbar section
    • AdvisoryOffside Front welds covering osf chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion around towbar section

  10. Fail96,514 miles (+1,659)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,514 miles
    Test number
    205140828617
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis , unable to check for corrosion due to plate welded on. Unable to see if plate is a repair or for strength. If it was for chassis repair the weld would be inadequate (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis , unable to check for corrosion due to plate welded on. Unable to see if plate is a repair or for strength. If it was for chassis repair the weld would be inadequate (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass94,855 miles (-3,592)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,855 miles
    Test number
    806014615106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,447 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,447 miles
    Test number
    216188704461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,885 miles (+2,691)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,885 miles
    Test number
    317142864042
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass92,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,194 miles
    Test number
    668544363098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail92,193 miles (+2,917)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,193 miles
    Test number
    415624063067
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront pads wearing uneavenly

  16. Pass89,276 miles (+2,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,276 miles
    Test number
    829432762009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass86,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,517 miles
    Test number
    748353761019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,517 miles (+13,113)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,517 miles
    Test number
    915553261052
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass73,404 miles (+8,004)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,404 miles
    Test number
    251489060038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    884160399048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,400 miles (+4,034)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    994099989006
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass61,366 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,366 miles
    Test number
    711920328214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,878 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,878 miles
    Test number
    464714997171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about K40 ASY

Does K40 ASY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 ASY expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 ASY?
The MOT on K40 ASY expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 ASY done?
K40 ASY was recorded at 103,114 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 3,194 miles a year.
Has K40 ASY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 ASY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on K40 ASY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 ASY find?
K40 ASY passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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