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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K59 KACMOT history

K59 KAC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

K59 KAC green 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 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,826 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K59 KAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
11 May 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K59 KAC was last recorded at 174,826 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,697 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,129 miles
Average per year
2,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,826 miles
  • 2024 – 173,697 miles
  • 2023 – 172,042 miles
  • 2022 – 170,511 miles
  • 2021 – 168,881 miles
  • 2020 – 163,197 miles
  • 2019 – 157,363 miles
  • 2018 – 155,107 miles
  • 2017 – 152,238 miles
  • 2016 – 147,357 miles
  • 2015 – 144,897 miles
  • 2014 – 143,584 miles
  • 2013 – 142,507 miles
  • 2012 – 140,606 miles
  • 2011 – 138,873 miles
  • 2010 – 135,622 miles
  • 2009 – 133,345 miles
  • 2008 – 128,202 miles
  • 2007 – 122,683 miles
  • 2006 – 115,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,826 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,826 miles (+1,129)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    174,826 miles
    Test number
    509176920726
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass173,697 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    173,697 miles
    Test number
    524371147367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,042 miles (+1,531)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,042 miles
    Test number
    911335798097
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repaired with tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Leaking from radiator area
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on the underside of bonnet
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to out riggers at the rear
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have play in them (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroding on the O/S/F next to the steering stabilizer mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering arm from steering box - the ball joint has play in it
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass170,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    170,511 miles
    Test number
    367348353259
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail170,511 miles (+1,630)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,511 miles
    Test number
    604641573363
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass168,881 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,881 miles
    Test number
    879109630719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,197 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,197 miles
    Test number
    688647014242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,363 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,363 miles
    Test number
    812532388101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,107 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    155,107 miles
    Test number
    936212934748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,238 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    152,238 miles
    Test number
    254071363551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,357 miles (+2,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,357 miles
    Test number
    340710278280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass144,897 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    144,897 miles
    Test number
    917574345030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/rear c pillar body mounting member slightly corroded

  13. Fail144,897 miles (+1,313)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,897 miles
    Test number
    195244345065
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/rear c pillar body mounting member slightly corroded

  14. Pass143,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    143,584 miles
    Test number
    565145464031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail143,584 miles (+1,077)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,584 miles
    Test number
    307763464011
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass142,507 miles (+1,901)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    142,507 miles
    Test number
    365892373088
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteBoth rear door catches have corrosion to the door

  17. Pass140,606 miles (+1,733)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    140,606 miles
    Test number
    128118562460
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  18. Pass138,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    138,873 miles
    Test number
    736584851054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail138,873 miles (+3,251)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,873 miles
    Test number
    128353151401
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass135,622 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    135,622 miles
    Test number
    622536850072
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail135,622 miles (+2,277)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,622 miles
    Test number
    541966750067
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass133,345 miles (+32)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    133,345 miles
    Test number
    170747759410
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  23. Fail133,313 miles (+5,111)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,313 miles
    Test number
    763435859086
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  24. Pass128,202 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    128,202 miles
    Test number
    413644768078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass122,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    122,683 miles
    Test number
    784048157022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail122,683 miles (+6,728)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,683 miles
    Test number
    931282157031
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass115,955 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    115,955 miles
    Test number
    450438956002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail115,948 miles9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,948 miles
    Test number
    101461056420
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteSome small chips in windscreen

Questions about K59 KAC

Does K59 KAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K59 KAC is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K59 KAC?
The MOT on K59 KAC is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K59 KAC done?
K59 KAC was recorded at 174,826 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,945 miles a year.
Has K59 KAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K59 KAC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on K59 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 K59 KAC find?
K59 KAC passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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