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Land Rover Defender

Brown · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K55 SRCMOT history

K55 SRC is a brown diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

K55 SRC brown Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,744 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 SRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
4 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 SRC was last recorded at 169,744 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,355 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
389 miles
Average per year
2,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,744 miles
  • 2025 – 169,355 miles
  • 2024 – 168,992 miles
  • 2023 – 168,556 miles
  • 2022 – 168,060 miles
  • 2021 – 167,805 miles
  • 2020 – 166,913 miles
  • 2019 – 165,536 miles
  • 2018 – 163,795 miles
  • 2017 – 160,800 miles
  • 2016 – 155,905 miles
  • 2015 – 152,608 miles
  • 2014 – 147,924 miles
  • 2012 – 143,281 miles
  • 2011 – 138,452 miles
  • 2007 – 128,412 miles
  • 2006 – 125,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,744 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,744 miles
    Test number
    890139853624
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,744 miles (+389)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,744 miles
    Test number
    113336662885
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    169,355 miles
    Test number
    421955627971
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail169,355 miles (+363)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,355 miles
    Test number
    850658157494
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,992 miles (+436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,992 miles
    Test number
    986813927380
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Slight play to prop shaft joint.

  6. Pass168,556 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,556 miles
    Test number
    534385390518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,060 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    168,060 miles
    Test number
    661448531215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass167,805 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    167,805 miles
    Test number
    527066442341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,913 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    166,913 miles
    Test number
    940860111952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass165,536 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,536 miles
    Test number
    673984252879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass163,795 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    163,795 miles
    Test number
    680168993860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass160,800 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    160,800 miles
    Test number
    684154661069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    155,905 miles
    Test number
    545877933762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail155,905 miles (+3,297)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,905 miles
    Test number
    412182504009
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

  15. Pass152,608 miles (+4,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    152,608 miles
    Test number
    808815415088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail147,924 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,924 miles
    Test number
    505230334094
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass147,924 miles (+4,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    147,924 miles
    Test number
    596100634071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail143,281 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,281 miles
    Test number
    529371742310
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass143,281 miles (+4,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    143,281 miles
    Test number
    798511042382
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass138,452 miles (+7,799)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    138,452 miles
    Test number
    758024851392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass130,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    130,653 miles
    Test number
    215145601025
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail130,653 miles (+2,241)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,653 miles
    Test number
    938315801006
    • Repaired at testHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass128,412 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    128,412 miles
    Test number
    132817797191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail128,408 miles (+2,661)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,408 miles
    Test number
    551961597183
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass125,747 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    125,747 miles
    Test number
    280993846102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail125,722 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,722 miles
    Test number
    440968436112
    • FailureFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about K55 SRC

Does K55 SRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 SRC is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 SRC?
The MOT on K55 SRC is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 SRC done?
K55 SRC was recorded at 169,744 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 2,231 miles a year.
Has K55 SRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 SRC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K55 SRC 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 K55 SRC find?
K55 SRC passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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