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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K49 LRWMOT history

K49 LRW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jun 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

K49 LRW blue 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 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,581 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K49 LRW
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
17 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K49 LRW was last recorded at 100,581 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,571 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,581 miles
  • 2025 – 100,338 miles
  • 2024 – 99,223 miles
  • 2022 – 99,051 miles
  • 2021 – 98,793 miles
  • 2020 – 98,751 miles
  • 2019 – 97,668 miles
  • 2018 – 97,314 miles
  • 2017 – 96,524 miles
  • 2016 – 95,930 miles
  • 2015 – 95,424 miles
  • 2014 – 94,810 miles
  • 2013 – 94,312 miles
  • 2012 – 93,755 miles
  • 2011 – 92,831 miles
  • 2010 – 91,623 miles
  • 2009 – 90,602 miles
  • 2008 – 89,549 miles
  • 2006 – 87,768 miles
  • 2005 – 85,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,581 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,581 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,581 miles
    Test number
    882308141021
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail100,571 miles (+233)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,571 miles
    Test number
    706148395766
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass100,338 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,338 miles
    Test number
    498932776939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,223 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,223 miles
    Test number
    818859834958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,051 miles (+258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,051 miles
    Test number
    427563434662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,793 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,793 miles
    Test number
    527522809055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail98,779 miles (+28)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,779 miles
    Test number
    667822382442
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass98,751 miles (+1,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,751 miles
    Test number
    433307396637
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass97,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,668 miles
    Test number
    564862225992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  10. Fail97,668 miles (+354)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,668 miles
    Test number
    283392390207
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  11. Pass97,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,314 miles
    Test number
    300179038517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,314 miles (+790)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,314 miles
    Test number
    519027304397
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass96,524 miles (+594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,524 miles
    Test number
    912193372304
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres split/perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres split/perished

  14. Pass95,930 miles (+506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,930 miles
    Test number
    103097454254
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside hub seal leaking slightly

  15. Pass95,424 miles (+614)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,424 miles
    Test number
    966816645137
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perrished
    • NoteExhust mouunt broken but exhust still suported

  16. Pass94,810 miles (+498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,810 miles
    Test number
    747483654101
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass94,312 miles (+9)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,312 miles
    Test number
    288154263476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  18. Fail94,303 miles (+548)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,303 miles
    Test number
    225321763443
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  19. Pass93,755 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,755 miles
    Test number
    116814562198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,751 miles (+920)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,751 miles
    Test number
    276879622489
    • FailureFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass92,831 miles (+1,208)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,831 miles
    Test number
    966699801154
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteGaiter on tie rod end ,to drop arm ,split

  22. Pass91,623 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,623 miles
    Test number
    911428310168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,602 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,602 miles
    Test number
    240020829498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass89,549 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,549 miles
    Test number
    311709128169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,768 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    144059836396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail87,743 miles (+2,374)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,743 miles
    Test number
    450692736312
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  27. Pass85,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    85,369 miles
    Test number
    520717625320
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about K49 LRW

Does K49 LRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K49 LRW is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K49 LRW?
The MOT on K49 LRW is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K49 LRW done?
K49 LRW was recorded at 100,581 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 747 miles a year.
Has K49 LRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K49 LRW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K49 LRW 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 K49 LRW find?
K49 LRW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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