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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K48 KACMOT history

K48 KAC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jun 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 131,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

K48 KAC red 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,076 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K48 KAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
8 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K48 KAC was last recorded at 131,076 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 9,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,453 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,623 miles
Average per year
4,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,076 miles
  • 2025 – 121,453 miles
  • 2024 – 108,659 miles
  • 2023 – 95,568 miles
  • 2022 – 82,013 miles
  • 2021 – 73,287 miles
  • 2019 – 72,889 miles
  • 2018 – 72,120 miles
  • 2017 – 71,517 miles
  • 2016 – 69,379 miles
  • 2015 – 66,995 miles
  • 2014 – 65,126 miles
  • 2013 – 63,457 miles
  • 2012 – 61,890 miles
  • 2011 – 60,290 miles
  • 2010 – 57,797 miles
  • 2009 – 54,261 miles
  • 2008 – 51,486 miles
  • 2007 – 49,880 miles
  • 2006 – 47,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,076 miles (+9,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,076 miles
    Test number
    168748998460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass121,453 miles (+12,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,453 miles
    Test number
    657947882138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,659 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    939966325347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail108,659 miles (+13,091)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    180811502772
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass95,568 miles (+13,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,568 miles
    Test number
    639817213437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass82,013 miles (+8,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,013 miles
    Test number
    815496805880
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass73,287 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,287 miles
    Test number
    451308848540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,889 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,889 miles
    Test number
    869524215444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail72,889 miles (+769)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,889 miles
    Test number
    130274763779
    • DangerousTowbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,120 miles
    Test number
    132225119077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise play in both rear shock bushes

  11. Fail72,120 miles (+603)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,120 miles
    Test number
    406636130098
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise play in both rear shock bushes

  12. Pass71,517 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,517 miles
    Test number
    683103207017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail71,458 miles (+2,079)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,458 miles
    Test number
    621008744190
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass69,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,379 miles
    Test number
    403340506342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,379 miles (+2,384)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,379 miles
    Test number
    249477428544
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass66,995 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,995 miles
    Test number
    438794455139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,126 miles
    Test number
    525957054165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,126 miles (+1,669)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,126 miles
    Test number
    139850854166
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  19. Pass63,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,457 miles
    Test number
    839415253141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail63,457 miles (+1,567)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,457 miles
    Test number
    498741153178
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail61,890 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,890 miles
    Test number
    247160652450
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass61,890 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,890 miles
    Test number
    478240152191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,290 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,290 miles
    Test number
    259286341116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass60,290 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,290 miles
    Test number
    348806841109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,797 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,797 miles
    Test number
    493675750123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,796 miles (+3,535)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,796 miles
    Test number
    580987640175
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  27. Fail54,261 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    722988649173
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass54,261 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    881918949193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass51,486 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    852285058193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,880 miles
    Test number
    670190657179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail49,880 miles (+2,238)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,880 miles
    Test number
    832499747135
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  32. Pass47,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,642 miles
    Test number
    143182556140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K48 KAC

Does K48 KAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K48 KAC is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K48 KAC?
The MOT on K48 KAC is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K48 KAC done?
K48 KAC was recorded at 131,076 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,245 miles a year.
Has K48 KAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K48 KAC has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on K48 KAC 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 K48 KAC find?
K48 KAC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres.

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