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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K57 DAWMOT history

K57 DAW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 76,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

K57 DAW red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,508 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K57 DAW
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
4 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K57 DAW was last recorded at 76,508 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2012: 19,977 miles, lower than 107,706 miles on 6 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,289 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,508 miles
  • 2024 – 76,289 miles
  • 2018 – 75,946 miles
  • 2017 – 75,681 miles
  • 2016 – 75,161 miles
  • 2015 – 74,345 miles
  • 2014 – 73,407 miles
  • 2013 – 70,602 miles
  • 2012 – 19,977 miles
  • 2010 – 107,706 miles
  • 2008 – 106,376 miles
  • 2007 – 102,474 miles
  • 2006 – 98,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,508 miles

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,508 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    618190158357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,289 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,289 miles
    Test number
    581605642010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,946 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,946 miles
    Test number
    337775123206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,681 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,681 miles
    Test number
    470694604714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,161 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,161 miles
    Test number
    479318501482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,345 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    295897555438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,407 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,407 miles
    Test number
    937577174075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,602 miles (+50,625)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,602 miles
    Test number
    907524743083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,977 miles (-87,729)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,977 miles
    Test number
    778395342019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,706 miles (+1,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,706 miles
    Test number
    472705860070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  11. Pass106,376 miles (+3,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    106,376 miles
    Test number
    774289208391
    • NoteSteering box front track rod end has slight play
  12. Pass102,474 miles (+4,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    102,474 miles
    Test number
    390306007374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  13. Pass98,038 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    98,038 miles
    Test number
    210257406353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,037 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,037 miles
    Test number
    803175906331
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about K57 DAW

Does K57 DAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K57 DAW is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K57 DAW?
The MOT on K57 DAW is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K57 DAW done?
K57 DAW was recorded at 76,508 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026.
Has K57 DAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K57 DAW has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2006.
Has the mileage on K57 DAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K57 DAW find?
K57 DAW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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