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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K46 KMAMOT history

K46 KMA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2021 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

K46 KMA blue 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 2 Mar 2021
Mileage
120,256 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K46 KMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2021
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

K46 KMA was last recorded at 120,256 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,155 miles · 3 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
2,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,256 miles
  • 2020 – 120,155 miles
  • 2019 – 119,519 miles
  • 2017 – 115,506 miles
  • 2016 – 113,192 miles
  • 2015 – 110,992 miles
  • 2014 – 109,097 miles
  • 2013 – 106,011 miles
  • 2012 – 104,010 miles
  • 2011 – 102,719 miles
  • 2010 – 101,434 miles
  • 2009 – 100,334 miles
  • 2008 – 97,796 miles
  • 2007 – 88,048 miles
  • 2006 – 83,923 miles
  • 2005 – 80,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,256 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,256 miles (+101)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,256 miles
    Test number
    249803688206
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass120,155 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,155 miles
    Test number
    333366819026
    • AdvisoryFloor not fully secure Drivers floor panel not fully secure due to rust in bottom of bulkhead (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc inner surfaces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust and corrosion to lower part of bulk head and floor panels
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front bulk head bottom seams at floor panel attachments rusted and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body support outrigger forward of n/s rear wheel rusted and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs inner edges rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play detected in both rear propshaft universal joints. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail120,155 miles (+636)1 dangerous1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,155 miles
    Test number
    600845506754
    • DangerousSteering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering box drop arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Steering damper mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor not fully secure Drivers floor panel not fully secure due to rust in bottom of bulkhead (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc inner surfaces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust and corrosion to lower part of bulk head and floor panels
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front bulk head bottom seams at floor panel attachments rusted and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body support outrigger forward of n/s rear wheel rusted and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs inner edges rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play detected in both rear propshaft universal joints. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass119,519 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,519 miles
    Test number
    665245258395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,506 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,506 miles
    Test number
    253507815976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,192 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,192 miles
    Test number
    223571290076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,992 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    110,992 miles
    Test number
    292492321387
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail110,992 miles (+1,895)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,992 miles
    Test number
    311397395984
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass109,097 miles (+3,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,097 miles
    Test number
    709132654324
    • NoteAll four tyre walls slightly cracked

  10. Pass106,011 miles (+2,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    106,011 miles
    Test number
    635837553328
    • NoteAdvise slight cracks in all four inner tyre walls

  11. Pass104,010 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,010 miles
    Test number
    669919342313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,719 miles (+1,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    102,719 miles
    Test number
    329041851344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass101,434 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    101,434 miles
    Test number
    472658540304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,334 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    100,334 miles
    Test number
    254442159394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,796 miles (+9,748)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    97,796 miles
    Test number
    792622858395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    88,048 miles
    Test number
    341692757336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,047 miles (+4,124)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,047 miles
    Test number
    123582457340
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  18. Pass83,923 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    83,923 miles
    Test number
    612454756347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,866 miles (+3,592)16 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,866 miles
    Test number
    901925446318
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass80,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    80,274 miles
    Test number
    922117545330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K46 KMA

Does K46 KMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K46 KMA expired on 2 Mar 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K46 KMA?
The MOT on K46 KMA expired on 2 Mar 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K46 KMA done?
K46 KMA was recorded at 120,256 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 2,454 miles a year.
Has K46 KMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K46 KMA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K46 KMA 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 K46 KMA find?
K46 KMA failed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 7 major defects: nearside front direction indicator not working; nearside front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor; nearside front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger, and 4 more.

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