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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

K40 PEWMOT history

K40 PEW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 40 MOT tests, with 154,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

K40 PEW grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
154,201 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
40
20 passed · 20 failed
Per year
6,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 PEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 PEW was last recorded at 154,201 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,068 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
133 miles
Average per year
6,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,201 miles
  • 2025 – 144,724 miles
  • 2024 – 138,757 miles
  • 2023 – 132,874 miles
  • 2022 – 126,419 miles
  • 2021 – 121,940 miles
  • 2020 – 115,864 miles
  • 2019 – 110,032 miles
  • 2018 – 103,510 miles
  • 2017 – 98,493 miles
  • 2016 – 93,374 miles
  • 2015 – 92,941 miles
  • 2014 – 81,528 miles
  • 2013 – 74,584 miles
  • 2012 – 66,125 miles
  • 2011 – 58,291 miles
  • 2010 – 49,771 miles
  • 2009 – 41,071 miles
  • 2008 – 32,774 miles
  • 2007 – 24,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,201 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

40 tests since 22 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,201 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    154,201 miles
    Test number
    439287594425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail154,068 miles (+9,344)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,068 miles
    Test number
    962382124289
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass144,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    144,724 miles
    Test number
    615492055425
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear axle ball joint has slight play

  4. Fail144,724 miles (+5,967)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,724 miles
    Test number
    658536079834
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear axle ball joint has slight play

  5. Pass138,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,757 miles
    Test number
    102569883590
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail138,757 miles (+5,883)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,757 miles
    Test number
    257559667734
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,874 miles
    Test number
    532383471794
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail132,874 miles (+6,455)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,874 miles
    Test number
    360150580486
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSteering column universal joint insecure on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass126,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,419 miles
    Test number
    641811122978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,419 miles (+4,479)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,419 miles
    Test number
    138588211207
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass121,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,940 miles
    Test number
    694716033243
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail121,940 miles (+6,076)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,940 miles
    Test number
    471724272055
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass115,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,864 miles
    Test number
    355045693059
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail115,864 miles (+5,832)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,864 miles
    Test number
    769238731770
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass110,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,032 miles
    Test number
    930405160729
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail110,032 miles (+6,522)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,032 miles
    Test number
    237015287858
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass103,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    764826453656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,510 miles (+5,017)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    155336512405
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass98,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,493 miles
    Test number
    487091182651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,493 miles (+5,119)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,493 miles
    Test number
    432616253970
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass93,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,374 miles
    Test number
    474909229341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,374 miles (+433)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,374 miles
    Test number
    709921305422
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass92,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,941 miles
    Test number
    199775205133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,941 miles (+11,413)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,941 miles
    Test number
    915615205152
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail81,528 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,528 miles
    Test number
    456000104110
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass81,528 miles (+6,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,528 miles
    Test number
    528560304188
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail74,584 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,584 miles
    Test number
    317126403111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass74,584 miles (+8,459)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,584 miles
    Test number
    459196503152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail66,125 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,125 miles
    Test number
    838717282060
    • Repaired at testFront Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Pass66,125 miles (+7,834)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,125 miles
    Test number
    898837682056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass58,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,291 miles
    Test number
    489758581087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail58,291 miles (+8,520)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,291 miles
    Test number
    927288881090
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  33. Pass49,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,771 miles
    Test number
    184312880056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail49,771 miles (+8,700)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,771 miles
    Test number
    992602880035
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  35. Fail41,071 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,071 miles
    Test number
    121475089072
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  36. Pass41,071 miles (+8,297)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,071 miles
    Test number
    913215789016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Pass32,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,774 miles
    Test number
    362404298057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Fail32,774 miles (+8,481)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,774 miles
    Test number
    941604998084
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  39. Fail24,293 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,293 miles
    Test number
    121211187039
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  40. Pass24,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,293 miles
    Test number
    812891987009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 PEW

Does K40 PEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 PEW is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 PEW?
The MOT on K40 PEW is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 PEW done?
K40 PEW was recorded at 154,201 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 6,753 miles a year.
Has K40 PEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 PEW has failed 20 of its 40 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 PEW 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 PEW find?
K40 PEW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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