Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
K73 FHHMOT history
K73 FHH is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 1993. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 81,326 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,237 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K73 FHH
- 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
- 1 Feb 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
K73 FHH was last recorded at 81,326 miles on 5 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 81,326 miles · 25 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,237 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 81,326 miles
- 2022 – 80,599 miles
- 2021 – 79,970 miles
- 2019 – 78,585 miles
- 2018 – 76,640 miles
- 2017 – 74,390 miles
- 2016 – 72,062 miles
- 2015 – 68,276 miles
- 2014 – 66,743 miles
- 2013 – 64,357 miles
- 2012 – 62,318 miles
- 2011 – 59,842 miles
- 2010 – 57,136 miles
- 2009 – 54,459 miles
- 2008 – 49,165 miles
- 2007 – 45,675 miles
- 2006 – 42,328 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,326 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,326 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 81,326 miles
- Test number
- 150494010574
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail81,326 miles (+727)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,326 miles
- Test number
- 571024078042
- DangerousCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass80,599 miles (+629)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2023
- Odometer
- 80,599 miles
- Test number
- 108893178962
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,970 miles (+1,385)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 79,970 miles
- Test number
- 466309276573
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass78,585 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 78,585 miles
- Test number
- 536844776497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,584 miles (+1,944)3 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,584 miles
- Test number
- 235209051085
- DangerousFront Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass76,640 miles (+2,250)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 76,640 miles
- Test number
- 942213756001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,390 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 74,390 miles
- Test number
- 438987712913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,347 miles (+2,285)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,347 miles
- Test number
- 537923996090
- FailureCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Towbar component excessively corroded crossmember (6.6.1)
Pass72,062 miles (+3,786)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 72,062 miles
- Test number
- 932905332257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,276 miles (+1,533)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 68,276 miles
- Test number
- 446404025119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass66,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 66,743 miles
- Test number
- 425821254160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,743 miles (+2,386)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,743 miles
- Test number
- 598931354155
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 64,357 miles
- Test number
- 516074553141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,357 miles (+2,039)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,357 miles
- Test number
- 835242953164
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass62,318 miles (+2,476)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 62,318 miles
- Test number
- 876268722110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass59,842 miles (+2,706)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 59,842 miles
- Test number
- 548920251172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,136 miles (+2,677)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2011
- Odometer
- 57,136 miles
- Test number
- 292139140117
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass54,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2010
- Odometer
- 54,459 miles
- Test number
- 360780459169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,459 miles (+5,294)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,459 miles
- Test number
- 793917649173
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass49,165 miles (+3,490)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 49,165 miles
- Test number
- 180298138185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,675 miles (+3,347)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 45,675 miles
- Test number
- 292318827156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 42,328 miles
- Test number
- 340661056199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K73 FHH
- Does K73 FHH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K73 FHH expired on 4 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K73 FHH?
- The MOT on K73 FHH expired on 4 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K73 FHH done?
- K73 FHH was recorded at 81,326 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2023, an average of 2,237 miles a year.
- Has K73 FHH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K73 FHH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on K73 FHH 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 K73 FHH find?
- K73 FHH passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.
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