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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K53 KACMOT history

K53 KAC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 365,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

K53 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 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
365,547 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 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
11 May 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 KAC was last recorded at 365,547 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 10,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
355,239 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,308 miles
Average per year
6,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 365,547 miles
  • 2025 – 355,239 miles
  • 2024 – 346,326 miles
  • 2022 – 340,660 miles
  • 2020 – 332,631 miles
  • 2019 – 326,426 miles
  • 2018 – 318,795 miles
  • 2017 – 310,279 miles
  • 2016 – 301,645 miles
  • 2015 – 294,084 miles
  • 2014 – 286,263 miles
  • 2013 – 279,286 miles
  • 2012 – 273,009 miles
  • 2011 – 264,226 miles
  • 2010 – 256,582 miles
  • 2009 – 247,750 miles
  • 2008 – 239,273 miles
  • 2007 – 235,967 miles
  • 2006 – 230,816 miles
  • 2005 – 226,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass365,547 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass365,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    365,547 miles
    Test number
    242221159525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail365,547 miles (+10,308)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    365,547 miles
    Test number
    659823721807
    • MajorFront Upper Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass355,239 miles (+8,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    355,239 miles
    Test number
    432587554045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake performance just passed

  4. Pass346,326 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    346,326 miles
    Test number
    999617328097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass340,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    340,660 miles
    Test number
    778892203978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail340,660 miles (+8,029)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    340,660 miles
    Test number
    509941656939
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass332,631 miles (+6,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    332,631 miles
    Test number
    375759917256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front axle support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass326,426 miles (+7,631)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    326,426 miles
    Test number
    799156864623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass318,795 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    318,795 miles
    Test number
    822603875885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass310,279 miles (+8,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    310,279 miles
    Test number
    943244848066
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine, oil filter area
    • AdvisoryOil leak transfer box area

  11. Pass301,645 miles (+7,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    301,645 miles
    Test number
    508040312694
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryTansfer box oil leak

  12. Pass294,084 miles (+7,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    294,084 miles
    Test number
    324491865149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront diff slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight leak
    • AdvisoryTransfer box slight leak

  13. Pass286,263 miles (+19)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    286,263 miles
    Test number
    456263054472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle top stablising ball joint boot deteriorating but still serviceable

  14. Fail286,244 miles (+6,958)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,244 miles
    Test number
    416612454496
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle top stablising ball joint boot deteriorating but still serviceable

  15. Pass279,286 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    279,286 miles
    Test number
    949916133393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail279,267 miles (+6,258)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,267 miles
    Test number
    175994333343
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear number plate light dim

  17. Pass273,009 miles (+8,783)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    273,009 miles
    Test number
    489675232347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass264,226 miles (+7,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    264,226 miles
    Test number
    597930101326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass256,582 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    256,582 miles
    Test number
    451746080225
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail256,581 miles (+8,831)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,581 miles
    Test number
    342132880485
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass247,750 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    247,750 miles
    Test number
    520224479278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  22. Fail247,746 miles (+8,473)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,746 miles
    Test number
    381094079421
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  23. Pass239,273 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    239,273 miles
    Test number
    610176458220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass235,967 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    235,967 miles
    Test number
    601076657211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail235,747 miles (+4,931)2 dangerous15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,747 miles
    Test number
    311992127272
    • DangerousCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureLower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  26. Pass230,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    230,816 miles
    Test number
    703311236271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail230,816 miles (+4,144)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,816 miles
    Test number
    342610836250
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass226,672 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    226,672 miles
    Test number
    752407405208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail226,656 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,656 miles
    Test number
    321956405416
    • FailureCentre Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about K53 KAC

Does K53 KAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K53 KAC is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K53 KAC?
The MOT on K53 KAC is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K53 KAC done?
K53 KAC was recorded at 365,547 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 6,756 miles a year.
Has K53 KAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 KAC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K53 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 K53 KAC find?
K53 KAC passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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