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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K63 LSPMOT history

K63 LSP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 1993. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

K63 LSP blue 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,388 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K63 LSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K63 LSP was last recorded at 156,388 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2008: 115,285 miles, lower than 122,246 miles on 9 Jan 2007.

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
154,850 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,538 miles
Average per year
2,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,388 miles
  • 2025 – 154,850 miles
  • 2024 – 152,880 miles
  • 2023 – 151,428 miles
  • 2022 – 149,431 miles
  • 2021 – 146,862 miles
  • 2020 – 143,248 miles
  • 2019 – 140,494 miles
  • 2018 – 136,218 miles
  • 2017 – 132,898 miles
  • 2013 – 132,674 miles
  • 2012 – 129,365 miles
  • 2011 – 122,396 miles
  • 2010 – 120,259 miles
  • 2009 – 118,388 miles
  • 2008 – 115,331 miles
  • 2007 – 122,246 miles
  • 2006 – 110,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,388 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,388 miles (+1,538)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,388 miles
    Test number
    242797553383
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass154,850 miles (+1,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,850 miles
    Test number
    507225608027
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff, transfer box and nearside front swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass152,880 miles (+1,452)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,880 miles
    Test number
    896970203651
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,428 miles (+1,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,428 miles
    Test number
    394394384421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,431 miles (+2,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,431 miles
    Test number
    131910825965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,862 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,862 miles
    Test number
    345890334724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,248 miles (+2,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,248 miles
    Test number
    544208569083
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass140,494 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,494 miles
    Test number
    339468898914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,218 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,218 miles
    Test number
    149897466664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,199 miles (+3,301)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,199 miles
    Test number
    704671757303
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass132,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,898 miles
    Test number
    567481760981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,898 miles (+224)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,898 miles
    Test number
    333363596913
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass132,674 miles (+43)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    132,674 miles
    Test number
    245659063286
    • NoteAdvise oil leek gerbox
    • NoteAdvise oil leek sump

  14. Fail132,631 miles (+3,266)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,631 miles
    Test number
    117377663203
    • FailureFront Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAdvise oil leek gerbox
    • NoteAdvise oil leek sump

  15. Pass129,365 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    129,365 miles
    Test number
    989231772222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail129,332 miles (+6,936)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,332 miles
    Test number
    345809262450
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass122,396 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    968230471277
    • NoteOffside front inner wing is corroded

  18. Fail122,390 miles (+2,131)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,390 miles
    Test number
    326449151225
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside front inner wing is corroded

  19. Pass120,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    120,259 miles
    Test number
    104962130107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail120,259 miles (+1,871)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,259 miles
    Test number
    204081630127
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass118,388 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    118,388 miles
    Test number
    121064319151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail118,380 miles (+3,049)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,380 miles
    Test number
    573558899041
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • NoteSteering box is showing signs of dampness.Front propshaft has wear on splines.Drivers window winder faulty.

  23. Pass115,331 miles (+46)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    115,331 miles
    Test number
    573584898045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSlight dampness from below steering box.

  24. Fail115,285 miles (-6,961)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,285 miles
    Test number
    103296888474
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight dampness from below steering box.

  25. Pass122,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    122,246 miles
    Test number
    551269807034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail122,246 miles (+12,032)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,246 miles
    Test number
    952205307065
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

  27. Pass110,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    110,214 miles
    Test number
    630767826074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K63 LSP

Does K63 LSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K63 LSP is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K63 LSP?
The MOT on K63 LSP is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K63 LSP done?
K63 LSP was recorded at 156,388 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,238 miles a year.
Has K63 LSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K63 LSP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on K63 LSP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K63 LSP find?
K63 LSP passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted.

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