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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K68 FRWMOT history

K68 FRW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 260,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

K68 FRW red 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
260,138 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K68 FRW
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
20 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K68 FRW was last recorded at 260,138 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 2,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,732 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,406 miles
Average per year
5,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 260,138 miles
  • 2025 – 257,732 miles
  • 2024 – 255,440 miles
  • 2023 – 253,103 miles
  • 2022 – 251,968 miles
  • 2021 – 249,621 miles
  • 2020 – 247,797 miles
  • 2019 – 244,181 miles
  • 2018 – 240,505 miles
  • 2017 – 237,843 miles
  • 2016 – 231,051 miles
  • 2015 – 221,661 miles
  • 2014 – 215,564 miles
  • 2013 – 209,834 miles
  • 2011 – 200,840 miles
  • 2010 – 189,936 miles
  • 2009 – 178,347 miles
  • 2008 – 168,617 miles
  • 2007 – 158,249 miles
  • 2006 – 149,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,138 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,138 miles (+2,406)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    260,138 miles
    Test number
    263225238678
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass257,732 miles (+2,292)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    257,732 miles
    Test number
    569843807628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass255,440 miles (+2,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    255,440 miles
    Test number
    640870787500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass253,103 miles (+1,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    253,103 miles
    Test number
    705716208451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass251,968 miles (+2,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    251,968 miles
    Test number
    391178778942
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass249,621 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    249,621 miles
    Test number
    359898949046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass247,797 miles (+3,616)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    247,797 miles
    Test number
    479390232678
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass244,181 miles (+3,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    244,181 miles
    Test number
    797897786051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass240,505 miles (+2,662)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    240,505 miles
    Test number
    847945652752
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering guard corroded

  10. Pass237,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    237,843 miles
    Test number
    792987659361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail237,843 miles (+6,792)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,843 miles
    Test number
    986899293553
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking axle (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass231,051 miles (+111)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    231,051 miles
    Test number
    359052497451
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear prop U/J
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail230,940 miles (+9,279)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,940 miles
    Test number
    457807957785
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker cone mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear prop U/J
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass221,661 miles (+96)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    221,661 miles
    Test number
    337349765072
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOsf floor corroded

  15. Fail221,565 miles (+6,001)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,565 miles
    Test number
    349912265036
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOsf floor corroded

  16. Pass215,564 miles (+5,730)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    215,564 miles
    Test number
    567650174083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing noisy
    • NoteHoles in front out riggers

  17. Pass209,834 miles (+21)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    209,834 miles
    Test number
    677157253014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHoles is Offside front outrigger

  18. Fail209,813 miles (+8,973)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,813 miles
    Test number
    887255633063
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHoles in offside front outrigger

  19. Fail200,840 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,840 miles
    Test number
    168609451215
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHole in offside front outrigger

  20. Pass200,840 miles (+10,904)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    200,840 miles
    Test number
    935689551249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHole in offside front outrigger

  21. Pass189,936 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    189,936 miles
    Test number
    394206550222
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  22. Fail189,936 miles (+11,589)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,936 miles
    Test number
    602746650244
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  23. Fail178,347 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,347 miles
    Test number
    322398459230
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass178,347 miles (+9,730)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    178,347 miles
    Test number
    581158559203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass168,617 miles (+10,368)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    168,617 miles
    Test number
    490193868224
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHole in rear cross member

  26. Pass158,249 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    158,249 miles
    Test number
    931688057203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail158,246 miles (+9,194)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,246 miles
    Test number
    902648347256
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  28. Pass149,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    149,052 miles
    Test number
    384418846442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K68 FRW

Does K68 FRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K68 FRW is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K68 FRW?
The MOT on K68 FRW is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K68 FRW done?
K68 FRW was recorded at 260,138 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 5,587 miles a year.
Has K68 FRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K68 FRW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on K68 FRW 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 K68 FRW find?
K68 FRW passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle; central integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/body mounting; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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