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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K43 DAWMOT history

K43 DAW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Feb 1993. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 193,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

K43 DAW grey 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 8 Dec 2022
Mileage
193,560 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K43 DAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
18 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

K43 DAW was last recorded at 193,560 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 1,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2013: 150,000 miles, lower than 150,009 miles on 26 Jan 2012.
  • 11 Feb 2016: 150,004 miles, lower than 150,015 miles on 17 Feb 2015.
  • 10 Apr 2017: 150,004 miles, lower than 150,012 miles on 25 Feb 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
192,470 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,090 miles
Average per year
3,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 193,560 miles
  • 2020 – 192,470 miles
  • 2019 – 191,688 miles
  • 2018 – 190,207 miles
  • 2017 – 150,007 miles
  • 2016 – 150,012 miles
  • 2015 – 150,015 miles
  • 2014 – 150,002 miles
  • 2013 – 150,000 miles
  • 2012 – 150,009 miles
  • 2011 – 150,009 miles
  • 2010 – 150,009 miles
  • 2009 – 150,004 miles
  • 2008 – 148,874 miles
  • 2007 – 140,654 miles
  • 2006 – 132,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,560 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (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 Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,560 miles (+1,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    193,560 miles
    Test number
    764615400676
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass192,470 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    192,470 miles
    Test number
    534587970989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail192,459 miles (+771)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,459 miles
    Test number
    543482086037
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass191,688 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    191,688 miles
    Test number
    943217445124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail191,672 miles (+1,465)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,672 miles
    Test number
    217765712981
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central in two places to the side and underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass190,207 miles (+40,200)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    190,207 miles
    Test number
    799782295660
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear nearside hub seal slight damp

  7. Pass150,007 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    150,007 miles
    Test number
    632852380021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,004 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,004 miles
    Test number
    116595171640
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet insecure (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulk head nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis inner and outer behind out rigger (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail150,004 miles (-8)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,004 miles
    Test number
    706039299638
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet insecure (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis inner and outer behind out rigger (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass150,012 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    150,012 miles
    Test number
    160393207399
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail150,004 miles (-11)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,004 miles
    Test number
    583266278515
    • FailureCentre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to back (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind front radios arm (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass150,015 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    150,015 miles
    Test number
    605208245042
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail150,005 miles (+3)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,005 miles
    Test number
    256374945043
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Pass150,002 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    150,002 miles
    Test number
    127751354445
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass150,000 miles (-9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    150,000 miles
    Test number
    797013043033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass150,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    150,009 miles
    Test number
    876746622039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass150,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    150,009 miles
    Test number
    207079341089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass150,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    150,009 miles
    Test number
    580650750071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail150,009 miles (+5)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,009 miles
    Test number
    180291840030
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass150,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    150,004 miles
    Test number
    682855059011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail150,004 miles (+1,130)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,004 miles
    Test number
    653319849013
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass148,874 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    148,874 miles
    Test number
    550259538084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass140,654 miles (+7,752)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    140,654 miles
    Test number
    134765647074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass132,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    132,902 miles
    Test number
    464034346031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K43 DAW

Does K43 DAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K43 DAW expired on 8 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K43 DAW?
The MOT on K43 DAW expired on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K43 DAW done?
K43 DAW was recorded at 193,560 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 3,836 miles a year.
Has K43 DAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K43 DAW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on K43 DAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 12 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K43 DAW find?
K43 DAW passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger, and 1 more.

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