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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K42 LRWMOT history

K42 LRW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 1993. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

K42 LRW red 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 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
115,257 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K42 LRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
14 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K42 LRW was last recorded at 115,257 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,643 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
614 miles
Average per year
1,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,257 miles
  • 2025 – 114,643 miles
  • 2024 – 113,884 miles
  • 2022 – 112,763 miles
  • 2021 – 111,637 miles
  • 2020 – 110,888 miles
  • 2019 – 110,453 miles
  • 2018 – 109,421 miles
  • 2017 – 107,282 miles
  • 2016 – 106,356 miles
  • 2015 – 105,135 miles
  • 2014 – 101,132 miles
  • 2013 – 96,290 miles
  • 2012 – 94,229 miles
  • 2011 – 92,293 miles
  • 2010 – 89,924 miles
  • 2009 – 88,434 miles
  • 2008 – 85,642 miles
  • 2007 – 83,044 miles
  • 2006 – 79,185 miles
  • 2005 – 75,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,257 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,257 miles (+614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    115,257 miles
    Test number
    556530188391
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass114,643 miles (+759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,643 miles
    Test number
    992771860072
    • AdvisoryAdvisory chassis corrosion

  3. Pass113,884 miles (+1,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,884 miles
    Test number
    250115250036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,763 miles (+1,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,763 miles
    Test number
    650813709593
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass111,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,637 miles
    Test number
    972709704030
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail111,637 miles (+749)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,637 miles
    Test number
    325120622805
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass110,888 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,888 miles
    Test number
    294182051626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,453 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,453 miles
    Test number
    302354095449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,421 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,421 miles
    Test number
    927974083306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,282 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    107,282 miles
    Test number
    547092357699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,356 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    106,356 miles
    Test number
    800863289266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,135 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    105,135 miles
    Test number
    938174618148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail105,094 miles (+3,962)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,094 miles
    Test number
    362888524833
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass101,132 miles (+4,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,132 miles
    Test number
    766853434396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass96,290 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,290 miles
    Test number
    595543223398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNearside front swivel joint leaking

  16. Fail96,289 miles (+2,060)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,289 miles
    Test number
    808262623300
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNearside front swivel joint leaking

  17. Pass94,229 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,229 miles
    Test number
    418070252315
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail94,226 miles (+1,933)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,226 miles
    Test number
    289987742334
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass92,293 miles (+2,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,293 miles
    Test number
    796482131333
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass89,924 miles (+1,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    604894230381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass88,434 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,434 miles
    Test number
    763095219370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,413 miles (+2,771)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,413 miles
    Test number
    631150519386
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass85,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    85,642 miles
    Test number
    192813908342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail85,642 miles (+2,598)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,642 miles
    Test number
    154373708370
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s wiper deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak on rear diff
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded
    • NoteTurbo heat shield loose

  25. Pass83,044 miles (+3,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    83,044 miles
    Test number
    950094907300
    • NoteFuel tank stone guard holed and corroded

  26. Pass79,185 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    764310206335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    75,176 miles
    Test number
    604258205387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about K42 LRW

Does K42 LRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K42 LRW is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K42 LRW?
The MOT on K42 LRW is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K42 LRW done?
K42 LRW was recorded at 115,257 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 1,945 miles a year.
Has K42 LRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K42 LRW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on K42 LRW 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 K42 LRW find?
K42 LRW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; steering box has seepage; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi.

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