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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,402 cc

K40 HRDMOT history

K40 HRD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 193,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

K40 HRD black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
193,145 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 HRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 HRD was last recorded at 193,145 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 4,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,259 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,886 miles
Average per year
11,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,145 miles
  • 2024 – 188,259 miles
  • 2023 – 183,006 miles
  • 2022 – 179,798 miles
  • 2021 – 162,675 miles
  • 2020 – 150,384 miles
  • 2019 – 132,331 miles
  • 2018 – 115,834 miles
  • 2017 – 101,279 miles
  • 2016 – 86,182 miles
  • 2015 – 77,308 miles
  • 2014 – 70,495 miles
  • 2013 – 60,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,145 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,145 miles (+4,886)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    193,145 miles
    Test number
    954320810015
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  2. Pass188,259 miles (+5,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    188,259 miles
    Test number
    868846064154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass183,006 miles (+3,208)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,006 miles
    Test number
    915449596015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion to chassis
  4. Pass179,798 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    179,798 miles
    Test number
    327226687476
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail179,700 miles (+17,025)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,700 miles
    Test number
    626762861507
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear link bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rae link bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass162,675 miles (+12,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,675 miles
    Test number
    974082827117
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass150,384 miles (+18,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,384 miles
    Test number
    310159448861
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass132,331 miles (+16,497)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,331 miles
    Test number
    208639916613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,834 miles
    Test number
    778514675374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,834 miles (+14,555)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,834 miles
    Test number
    401449220280
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass101,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,279 miles
    Test number
    208302914339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,279 miles (+15,097)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,279 miles
    Test number
    892978590595
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass86,182 miles (+8,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,182 miles
    Test number
    796427801512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  14. Pass77,308 miles (+6,813)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,308 miles
    Test number
    932289542004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,495 miles (+9,677)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,495 miles
    Test number
    357367254361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,818 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,818 miles
    Test number
    517035423349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,729 miles
    Test number
    979108013363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 HRD

Does K40 HRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 HRD is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 HRD?
The MOT on K40 HRD is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 HRD done?
K40 HRD was recorded at 193,145 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 11,010 miles a year.
Has K40 HRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 HRD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on K40 HRD 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 K40 HRD find?
K40 HRD passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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