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Land Rover Defender

Green and White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K63 RAGMOT history

K63 RAG is a green and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Feb 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 165,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

K63 RAG 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 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
165,355 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K63 RAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
19 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K63 RAG was last recorded at 165,355 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 1,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,865 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,490 miles
Average per year
2,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,355 miles
  • 2025 – 163,865 miles
  • 2024 – 162,634 miles
  • 2023 – 161,038 miles
  • 2022 – 158,103 miles
  • 2020 – 157,462 miles
  • 2019 – 156,684 miles
  • 2018 – 155,436 miles
  • 2017 – 154,406 miles
  • 2016 – 153,473 miles
  • 2015 – 150,895 miles
  • 2014 – 149,045 miles
  • 2013 – 148,070 miles
  • 2012 – 146,699 miles
  • 2011 – 143,095 miles
  • 2010 – 137,747 miles
  • 2008 – 132,713 miles
  • 2007 – 127,506 miles
  • 2006 – 119,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,355 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 Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front out rigger corroded but not within superscribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside steering damper bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Chassis seems thin in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,355 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    165,355 miles
    Test number
    839629474930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,865 miles (+1,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    163,865 miles
    Test number
    174738557546
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

  3. Pass162,634 miles (+1,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    162,634 miles
    Test number
    347329846716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle Swivel leaking grease.
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides- Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass161,038 miles (+2,935)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    161,038 miles
    Test number
    790433000110
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass158,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,103 miles
    Test number
    181759913529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,102 miles (+640)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,102 miles
    Test number
    406181773061
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling coil spring when turned on full lock. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass157,462 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    157,462 miles
    Test number
    744372868898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass156,684 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,684 miles
    Test number
    914570618061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail156,655 miles (+1,219)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,655 miles
    Test number
    796087106929
    • DangerousOffside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Cassie rail/ front and rear of mounting (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on damper (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure corroded at mounting points to the extent that overall security or stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced along door sill and pillar corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cassie rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced along door sill and pillar corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded at mounting points to the extent that overall security or stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chaise rail (upper mount ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded at mounting point. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass155,436 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    155,436 miles
    Test number
    183435065090
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger corroded but not within superscribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering damper bush worn
    • AdvisoryChassis seems thin in places

  11. Fail155,436 miles (+1,030)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,436 miles
    Test number
    940822559594
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger corroded but not within superscribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering damper bush worn
    • AdvisoryChassis seems thin in places

  12. Pass154,406 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    154,406 miles
    Test number
    519281864723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush has slight play

  13. Fail154,406 miles (+933)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,406 miles
    Test number
    896332440160
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle above front of radius arm (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush has slight play

  14. Pass153,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    153,473 miles
    Test number
    830949174937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail153,473 miles (+2,578)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,473 miles
    Test number
    630383799480
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass150,895 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    150,895 miles
    Test number
    596094005240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass149,045 miles (+975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    149,045 miles
    Test number
    715206934045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass148,070 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    148,070 miles
    Test number
    196559333439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass146,699 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    146,699 miles
    Test number
    445364132019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail146,695 miles (+3,600)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,695 miles
    Test number
    637838722095
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  21. Pass143,095 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    143,095 miles
    Test number
    895641421040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass137,747 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    137,747 miles
    Test number
    304240620038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail137,731 miles (+5,018)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,731 miles
    Test number
    182738610431
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass132,713 miles (+5,156)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    132,713 miles
    Test number
    471624668408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak o/s/r hub area

  25. Pass127,557 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    127,557 miles
    Test number
    382380218010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail127,506 miles (+2,723)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,506 miles
    Test number
    484062737399
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  27. Pass124,783 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    124,783 miles
    Test number
    553156427073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass119,517 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    119,517 miles
    Test number
    834245926092
    • NoteREAR CHASIS CROSSMEMBER SHOWNG SIGNS OF CORROSSION

  29. Fail119,517 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,517 miles
    Test number
    361433226077
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear crossmember showing signs of corrossion

Questions about K63 RAG

Does K63 RAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K63 RAG is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K63 RAG?
The MOT on K63 RAG is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K63 RAG done?
K63 RAG was recorded at 165,355 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,269 miles a year.
Has K63 RAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K63 RAG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on K63 RAG 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 K63 RAG find?
K63 RAG passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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