Land Rover Defender
Pink · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
K61 DAWMOT history
K61 DAW is a pink diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,997 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 147,997 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K61 DAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Pink
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 12 Mar 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K61 DAW was last recorded at 147,997 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jun 2008: 100,003 miles, lower than 100,009 miles on 24 May 2007.
- 15 Jul 2009: 100,005 miles, lower than 100,009 miles on 7 Jul 2008.
- 20 Jul 2010: 100,004 miles, lower than 100,008 miles on 15 Jul 2009.
- 11 Dec 2017: 130,682 miles, lower than 130,916 miles on 4 Dec 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 144,035 miles · 13 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,962 miles
- Average per year
- 2,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,997 miles
- 2025 – 144,035 miles
- 2024 – 139,965 miles
- 2023 – 139,662 miles
- 2022 – 139,258 miles
- 2020 – 138,725 miles
- 2019 – 137,934 miles
- 2018 – 133,872 miles
- 2017 – 130,682 miles
- 2016 – 127,793 miles
- 2015 – 126,839 miles
- 2014 – 119,116 miles
- 2011 – 100,006 miles
- 2010 – 100,004 miles
- 2009 – 100,008 miles
- 2008 – 100,009 miles
- 2007 – 100,009 miles
- 2006 – 100,001 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,997 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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.
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,997 miles (+3,962)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 147,997 miles
- Test number
- 214592049084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,035 miles (+4,070)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 144,035 miles
- Test number
- 507349686550
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x 2 centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,965 miles (+303)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 139,965 miles
- Test number
- 923469649431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,662 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 139,662 miles
- Test number
- 788317552354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,630 miles (+372)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,630 miles
- Test number
- 466031481669
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass139,258 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 139,258 miles
- Test number
- 516244494654
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Fail139,255 miles (+530)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,255 miles
- Test number
- 686404179474
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight diesel leak from tank drain
Pass138,725 miles (+791)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 138,725 miles
- Test number
- 217326028856
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,934 miles (+4,062)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 137,934 miles
- Test number
- 348995650201
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,872 miles (+3,190)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 133,872 miles
- Test number
- 198684589729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,682 miles (-234)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 130,682 miles
- Test number
- 682373693368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,916 miles (+3,123)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,916 miles
- Test number
- 320342658043
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass127,793 miles (+954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 127,793 miles
- Test number
- 547971627765
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass126,839 miles (+142)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 126,839 miles
- Test number
- 750979104264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,697 miles (+7,581)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,697 miles
- Test number
- 294181764471
- DangerousWindscreen wiper control missing broken arm (8.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm on steering box joint wear marked in white chalke (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass119,116 miles (+19,110)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 119,116 miles
- Test number
- 106963004373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,006 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 100,006 miles
- Test number
- 409118731266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteRear tailgate , replaced with wood panel but does stay in aperture.
Fail100,005 miles (+1)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,005 miles
- Test number
- 906097031278
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureCentre Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteN/S/F door catch is loose but does latch, needs adjustment.
- NoteRear tailgate , replaced with wood panel but does stay in aperture.
Pass100,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 100,004 miles
- Test number
- 204113800269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,004 miles (-4)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,004 miles
- Test number
- 902901000229
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass100,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 100,008 miles
- Test number
- 951356299137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,005 miles (-4)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,005 miles
- Test number
- 521756499129
- FailureOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass100,009 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 100,009 miles
- Test number
- 301829888179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,003 miles (-6)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,003 miles
- Test number
- 933958078194
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Pass100,009 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 100,009 miles
- Test number
- 501304347111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 100,001 miles
- Test number
- 693760286184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K61 DAW
- Does K61 DAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K61 DAW is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K61 DAW?
- The MOT on K61 DAW is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K61 DAW done?
- K61 DAW was recorded at 147,997 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,370 miles a year.
- Has K61 DAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K61 DAW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on K61 DAW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 26 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K61 DAW find?
- K61 DAW passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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