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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

K44 CRWMOT history

K44 CRW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

K44 CRW green 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 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
175,129 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 CRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 CRW was last recorded at 175,129 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,164 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,965 miles
Average per year
4,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,129 miles
  • 2025 – 173,164 miles
  • 2024 – 171,090 miles
  • 2023 – 169,229 miles
  • 2022 – 168,332 miles
  • 2015 – 154,795 miles
  • 2014 – 148,984 miles
  • 2013 – 140,218 miles
  • 2012 – 133,258 miles
  • 2011 – 126,464 miles
  • 2010 – 117,800 miles
  • 2009 – 109,496 miles
  • 2008 – 102,541 miles
  • 2007 – 93,502 miles
  • 2006 – 80,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,129 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.

  • Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,129 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    175,129 miles
    Test number
    488884500922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,164 miles (+2,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    173,164 miles
    Test number
    516560844650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass171,090 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    171,090 miles
    Test number
    142965770331
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass169,229 miles (+897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    169,229 miles
    Test number
    959065568830
    • AdvisoryA frame Ball Joint rubber Boot Slightly cracking

  5. Pass168,332 miles (+13,537)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    168,332 miles
    Test number
    102919347545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,795 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    154,795 miles
    Test number
    718119575149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail154,793 miles (+5,809)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,793 miles
    Test number
    106837375167
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass148,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    148,984 miles
    Test number
    399448474121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,984 miles (+8,766)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,984 miles
    Test number
    727628774170
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass140,218 miles (+6,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    140,218 miles
    Test number
    236778873133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass133,258 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    133,258 miles
    Test number
    198809772122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,248 miles (+6,784)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,248 miles
    Test number
    366398462177
    • FailureFront Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  13. Pass126,464 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,464 miles
    Test number
    388068461158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,462 miles (+8,662)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,462 miles
    Test number
    237127561473
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass117,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    117,800 miles
    Test number
    420888450115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,796 miles (+8,300)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,796 miles
    Test number
    551418650191
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Pass109,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    109,496 miles
    Test number
    404588849103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,490 miles (+6,949)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,490 miles
    Test number
    610658849120
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass102,541 miles (+9,039)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    102,541 miles
    Test number
    932448228181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,502 miles (+12,836)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    93,502 miles
    Test number
    220603607444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    80,666 miles
    Test number
    420222186029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,666 miles5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,666 miles
    Test number
    552982986033
    • FailureNearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about K44 CRW

Does K44 CRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 CRW is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 CRW?
The MOT on K44 CRW is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 CRW done?
K44 CRW was recorded at 175,129 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,713 miles a year.
Has K44 CRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 CRW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on K44 CRW 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 K44 CRW find?
K44 CRW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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