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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,496 cc

K74 DTMMOT history

K74 DTM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,126 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

K74 DTM 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 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
179,126 km
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,592 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K74 DTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K74 DTM was last recorded at 179,126 km on 18 Sept 2026, 3,240 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,886 km · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,240 km
Average per year
3,592 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,126 km
  • 2025 – 175,886 km
  • 2022 – 168,289 km
  • 2012 – 127,724 km
  • 2006 – 106,780 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,126 km

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,126 km (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    179,126 km
    Test number
    135524564382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,886 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    175,886 km
    Test number
    415521543468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,856 miles (+2,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    172,856 miles
    Test number
    786356118508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,078 miles
    Test number
    425718278462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,289 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,289 km
    Test number
    189319743153
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass167,436 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,436 miles
    Test number
    547069072736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,055 miles (+248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,055 miles
    Test number
    479528938577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail165,807 miles (+4,444)1 dangerous10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,807 miles
    Test number
    531311383264
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting all (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting all (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass161,363 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    161,363 miles
    Test number
    502053925744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass158,275 miles (+1,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,275 miles
    Test number
    933086610635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  11. Pass156,405 miles (+4,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    156,405 miles
    Test number
    537349798072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass151,923 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    151,923 miles
    Test number
    516889544626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail151,901 miles (+6,238)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,901 miles
    Test number
    721464276218
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop link arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass145,663 miles (+6,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    145,663 miles
    Test number
    379870735438
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass139,429 miles (+6,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,429 miles
    Test number
    949929894164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass133,317 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    133,317 miles
    Test number
    679148793192
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear u/js worn

  17. Pass127,724 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    127,724 km
    Test number
    239454492491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass122,752 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    122,752 miles
    Test number
    989825691197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,750 miles (+4,918)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,750 miles
    Test number
    267514191488
    • FailureOffside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

  20. Pass117,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    117,832 miles
    Test number
    923404300283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,832 miles (+4,692)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,832 miles
    Test number
    201581500220
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight power steering leak from steering box

  22. Pass113,140 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    113,140 miles
    Test number
    804652909218
    • NoteSome corrosion on n/s/r chassis

  23. Fail113,140 miles (+2,454)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,140 miles
    Test number
    623372409222
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteSome corrosion on n/s/r chassis

  24. Pass110,686 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    110,686 miles
    Test number
    243873008214
    • NoteSlight leak at steering box
    • NoteSlight lift in o/s/f steering box drop arm ball joint

  25. Fail110,686 miles (+1,445)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,686 miles
    Test number
    833013408204
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight leak at steering box
    • NoteSlight lift in o/s/f steering box drop arm ball joint

  26. Pass109,241 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    109,241 miles
    Test number
    570791507212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass106,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    106,780 miles
    Test number
    144260816204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail106,780 km1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,780 km
    Test number
    383149706470
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear registration plate water marked
    • NoteSome wear in O/S front hockey arm bush

Questions about K74 DTM

Does K74 DTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K74 DTM is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K74 DTM?
The MOT on K74 DTM is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K74 DTM done?
K74 DTM was recorded at 179,126 km at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,592 km a year.
Has K74 DTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K74 DTM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on K74 DTM 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 K74 DTM find?
K74 DTM passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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