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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K68 YECMOT history

K68 YEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 209,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

K68 YEC 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
209,717 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K68 YEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
28 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K68 YEC was last recorded at 209,717 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2006: 130,201 miles, lower than 914,780 miles on 6 Oct 2006.

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
208,364 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,717 miles
  • 2025 – 208,364 miles
  • 2024 – 206,717 miles
  • 2023 – 205,969 miles
  • 2022 – 204,593 miles
  • 2021 – 203,570 miles
  • 2019 – 199,969 miles
  • 2018 – 187,005 miles
  • 2017 – 179,903 miles
  • 2016 – 175,943 miles
  • 2015 – 173,407 miles
  • 2014 – 166,494 miles
  • 2013 – 158,973 miles
  • 2012 – 152,600 miles
  • 2011 – 147,598 miles
  • 2009 – 140,582 miles
  • 2008 – 133,643 miles
  • 2007 – 132,856 miles
  • 2006 – 130,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,717 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,717 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    209,717 miles
    Test number
    178758552486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass208,364 miles (+1,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    208,364 miles
    Test number
    371304190572
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass206,717 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    206,717 miles
    Test number
    426476880818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass205,969 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    205,969 miles
    Test number
    598093627290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass204,593 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    204,593 miles
    Test number
    348566915238
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail204,593 miles (+1,023)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,593 miles
    Test number
    232306610519
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass203,570 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    203,570 miles
    Test number
    223875022900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail203,550 miles (+3,581)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,550 miles
    Test number
    551451494833
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass199,969 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    199,969 miles
    Test number
    417772599115
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Fail199,849 miles (+12,844)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,849 miles
    Test number
    656332072798
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass187,005 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    187,005 miles
    Test number
    916448875226
    • AdvisoryDirty test conditions
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arches on N/S/F and O/S/F (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail186,998 miles (+7,095)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,998 miles
    Test number
    500132897133
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryDirty test conditions
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arches on N/S/F and O/S/F (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass179,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    179,903 miles
    Test number
    845602790861
    • AdvisoryWipers do not park in correct postion

  14. Fail179,903 miles (+3,960)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,903 miles
    Test number
    703213569833
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box idler arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers do not park in correct postion

  15. Pass175,943 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    175,943 miles
    Test number
    346155830966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass173,407 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    173,407 miles
    Test number
    585752315067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass166,494 miles (+7,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    166,494 miles
    Test number
    996574014087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass158,973 miles (+6,373)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    158,973 miles
    Test number
    177464613469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN...

  19. Pass152,600 miles (+5,002)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    152,600 miles
    Test number
    445873802087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN...

  20. Pass147,598 miles (+7,016)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    147,598 miles
    Test number
    196997001422
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • NoteOffside headlamp dim
    • NoteOil dampness on sump
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake
    • NoteSlight movement in front propshaft uj's
    • NoteSlight play in all power take off propshaft bearings and uj's

  21. Fail140,582 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,582 miles
    Test number
    220065869394
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass140,582 miles (+6,939)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    140,582 miles
    Test number
    362965069305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass133,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    133,643 miles
    Test number
    284618618370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail133,643 miles (+787)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,643 miles
    Test number
    774315718359
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  25. Pass132,856 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    132,856 miles
    Test number
    792658037371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass130,201 miles (-784,579)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    130,201 miles
    Test number
    462082586258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail914,780 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    914,780 miles
    Test number
    753679976229
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K68 YEC

Does K68 YEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K68 YEC is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K68 YEC?
The MOT on K68 YEC is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K68 YEC done?
K68 YEC was recorded at 209,717 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026.
Has K68 YEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K68 YEC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on K68 YEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K68 YEC find?
K68 YEC passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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