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Orange · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

K44 KKUMOT history

K44 KKU is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

K44 KKU orange Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,013 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 KKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 KKU was last recorded at 83,013 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,007 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,013 miles
  • 2024 – 83,007 miles
  • 2020 – 82,812 miles
  • 2018 – 81,473 miles
  • 2017 – 75,067 miles
  • 2016 – 69,979 miles
  • 2015 – 65,389 miles
  • 2014 – 59,838 miles
  • 2013 – 55,674 miles
  • 2012 – 50,210 miles
  • 2011 – 46,955 miles
  • 2010 – 44,817 miles
  • 2009 – 40,691 miles
  • 2008 – 37,063 miles
  • 2007 – 31,509 miles
  • 2006 – 25,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,013 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,013 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,013 miles
    Test number
    427856520207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,007 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,007 miles
    Test number
    908302795135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,812 miles (+1,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,812 miles
    Test number
    475835853345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass81,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,473 miles
    Test number
    797763957057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,473 miles (+6,406)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,473 miles
    Test number
    722516371286
    • DangerousNearside Front Halfshaft likely to become detached flange bolts loose and missing (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass75,067 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,067 miles
    Test number
    519072833183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,979 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,979 miles
    Test number
    660336653783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,389 miles (+5,551)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,389 miles
    Test number
    803838667210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,838 miles (+4,164)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,838 miles
    Test number
    499411854218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,674 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,674 miles
    Test number
    966019853207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,210 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,210 miles
    Test number
    758041962257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,955 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    609141331293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,817 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,817 miles
    Test number
    414527750227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,691 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,691 miles
    Test number
    733887949206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,063 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,063 miles
    Test number
    364393168418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,509 miles
    Test number
    114035057204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,509 miles (+5,833)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,509 miles
    Test number
    491563457280
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  18. Fail25,676 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,676 miles
    Test number
    413473846288
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
  19. Pass25,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,676 miles
    Test number
    850243346274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 KKU

Does K44 KKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 KKU is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 KKU?
The MOT on K44 KKU is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 KKU done?
K44 KKU was recorded at 83,013 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,856 miles a year.
Has K44 KKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 KKU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on K44 KKU 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 KKU find?
K44 KKU passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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