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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,494 cc

K70 DEFMOT history

K70 DEF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

K70 DEF green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
165,382 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 DEF was last recorded at 165,382 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 1,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,501 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,881 miles
Average per year
3,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,382 miles
  • 2024 – 163,501 miles
  • 2023 – 162,457 miles
  • 2020 – 161,185 miles
  • 2019 – 158,887 miles
  • 2018 – 157,855 miles
  • 2016 – 148,228 miles
  • 2015 – 133,670 miles
  • 2014 – 126,767 miles
  • 2012 – 124,533 miles
  • 2011 – 120,776 miles
  • 2010 – 116,350 miles
  • 2009 – 112,662 miles
  • 2008 – 108,932 miles
  • 2007 – 104,008 miles
  • 2006 – 99,703 miles
  • 2005 – 95,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,382 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,382 miles (+1,881)6 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    165,382 miles
    Test number
    386407857231
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,501 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,501 miles
    Test number
    310019209757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,457 miles (+1,272)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    162,457 miles
    Test number
    327730212157
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass161,185 miles (+2,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,185 miles
    Test number
    837734125242
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass158,887 miles (+1,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    158,887 miles
    Test number
    633193525289
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,855 miles (+9,627)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    157,855 miles
    Test number
    252259732537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,228 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    148,228 miles
    Test number
    937023816832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,328 miles (+8,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    142,328 miles
    Test number
    776061663316
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine.

  9. Pass133,670 miles (+6,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    133,670 miles
    Test number
    599902615080
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass126,767 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    126,767 miles
    Test number
    257566804047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,533 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,533 miles
    Test number
    255347122300
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass124,533 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    124,533 miles
    Test number
    426037622446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,776 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    120,776 miles
    Test number
    429882021387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,350 miles (+39)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    116,350 miles
    Test number
    394820620390
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront diff leaking
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail116,311 miles (+3,649)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,311 miles
    Test number
    342935610366
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteFront diff leaking
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass112,662 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    112,662 miles
    Test number
    571192229332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass108,932 miles (+4,924)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    108,932 miles
    Test number
    801036328379
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass104,008 miles (+4,305)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    104,008 miles
    Test number
    482198427324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass99,703 miles (+4,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    99,703 miles
    Test number
    182529526398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass95,397 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    95,397 miles
    Test number
    452402635409
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished on inner side wall.

Questions about K70 DEF

Does K70 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K70 DEF expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K70 DEF?
The MOT on K70 DEF expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K70 DEF done?
K70 DEF was recorded at 165,382 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 3,537 miles a year.
Has K70 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 DEF has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2012.
Has the mileage on K70 DEF 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 K70 DEF find?
K70 DEF passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 6 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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