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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,494 cc

K50 KKUMOT history

K50 KKU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,737 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

K50 KKU green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,737 km
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,848 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 KKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 KKU was last recorded at 152,737 km on 24 Sept 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,737 km · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
1,848 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,737 km
  • 2023 – 152,737 km
  • 2022 – 144,328 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,737 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,737 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,737 km
    Test number
    695295198462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,737 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,737 km
    Test number
    777207063249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,737 miles
    Test number
    502217271166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,737 miles
    Test number
    885309158258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,737 km (+8,409)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,737 km
    Test number
    210988705042
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,328 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,328 km
    Test number
    973068924071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,327 km2 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,327 km
    Test number
    681011795860
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested leak and h brake wont hold on slope (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass124,330 miles (+1,579)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    124,330 miles
    Test number
    358284103149
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres sidewall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPresented with driver seat only
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre sidewall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnable to check pads + discs

  9. Pass122,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,751 miles
    Test number
    565748099926
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail122,750 miles (+1,537)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,750 miles
    Test number
    355226691988
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass121,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    121,213 miles
    Test number
    256091002698
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper rubber split

  12. Fail121,213 miles (+4,931)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,213 miles
    Test number
    939333306458
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper rubber split

  13. Pass116,282 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,282 miles
    Test number
    628466542496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,507 miles
    Test number
    266735455038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,507 miles (+720)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,507 miles
    Test number
    588195355007
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass111,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    111,787 miles
    Test number
    189399704437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,787 miles (+897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,787 miles
    Test number
    377449604088
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass110,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,890 miles
    Test number
    176968422300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 KKU

Does K50 KKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 KKU is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 KKU?
The MOT on K50 KKU is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 KKU done?
K50 KKU was recorded at 152,737 km at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,848 km a year.
Has K50 KKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 KKU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K50 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 K50 KKU find?
K50 KKU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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