
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass76,508 miles (+219)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 76,508 miles
- Test number
- 618190158357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,289 miles (+343)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 76,289 miles
- Test number
- 581605642010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,946 miles (+265)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 75,946 miles
- Test number
- 337775123206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,681 miles (+520)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 75,681 miles
- Test number
- 470694604714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,161 miles (+816)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 75,161 miles
- Test number
- 479318501482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,345 miles (+938)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 74,345 miles
- Test number
- 295897555438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,407 miles (+2,805)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 73,407 miles
- Test number
- 937577174075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,602 miles (+50,625)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 70,602 miles
- Test number
- 907524743083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,977 miles (-87,729)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 19,977 miles
- Test number
- 778395342019
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
Pass98,038 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 98,038 miles
- Test number
- 210257406353
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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