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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

K44 MLNMOT history

K44 MLN is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 197,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

K44 MLN red 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 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
197,949 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 MLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 MLN was last recorded at 197,949 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 11,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,843 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
11,106 miles
Average per year
10,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,949 miles
  • 2024 – 186,843 miles
  • 2023 – 175,127 miles
  • 2022 – 161,385 miles
  • 2021 – 149,132 miles
  • 2020 – 135,934 miles
  • 2019 – 123,041 miles
  • 2018 – 109,162 miles
  • 2017 – 96,033 miles
  • 2016 – 90,534 miles
  • 2015 – 84,686 miles
  • 2014 – 80,415 miles
  • 2013 – 74,842 miles
  • 2012 – 72,917 miles
  • 2011 – 58,102 miles
  • 2009 – 35,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,949 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm to drag link joint (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,949 miles (+11,106)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    197,949 miles
    Test number
    770527744874
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm to drag link joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass186,843 miles (+11,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    186,843 miles
    Test number
    424287793815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,127 miles (+13,742)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    175,127 miles
    Test number
    599429781390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,385 miles (+12,253)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    161,385 miles
    Test number
    833164775446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,132 miles (+13,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,132 miles
    Test number
    325655090526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,934 miles (+12,893)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,934 miles
    Test number
    921868893578
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock turrets rusty

  7. Pass123,041 miles (+13,879)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,041 miles
    Test number
    759476590279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,162 miles (+13,129)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,162 miles
    Test number
    254017439155
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,033 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,033 miles
    Test number
    258906399557
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail96,032 miles (+5,498)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,032 miles
    Test number
    542484939945
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass90,534 miles (+5,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,534 miles
    Test number
    836278519982
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass84,686 miles (+4,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,686 miles
    Test number
    580800748215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear one (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass80,415 miles (+5,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,415 miles
    Test number
    298577014261
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass74,842 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,842 miles
    Test number
    315150123214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,917 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,917 miles
    Test number
    218753532341
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail72,916 miles (+14,814)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,916 miles
    Test number
    876577522368
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureBrake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass58,102 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,102 miles
    Test number
    578386831315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,092 miles (+10,088)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,092 miles
    Test number
    258155531368
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass48,004 miles (+12,431)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,004 miles
    Test number
    526606601053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,573 miles
    Test number
    851403049350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 MLN

Does K44 MLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K44 MLN expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K44 MLN?
The MOT on K44 MLN expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K44 MLN done?
K44 MLN was recorded at 197,949 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 10,460 miles a year.
Has K44 MLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 MLN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on K44 MLN 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 MLN find?
K44 MLN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm to drag link joint.

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