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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K74 LYJMOT history

K74 LYJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 107,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

K74 LYJ blue 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,145 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K74 LYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
28 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K74 LYJ was last recorded at 107,145 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,791 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,354 miles
Average per year
2,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,145 miles
  • 2025 – 105,791 miles
  • 2024 – 104,162 miles
  • 2023 – 101,801 miles
  • 2022 – 100,117 miles
  • 2021 – 97,972 miles
  • 2020 – 95,501 miles
  • 2019 – 93,616 miles
  • 2018 – 90,403 miles
  • 2016 – 89,883 miles
  • 2015 – 88,916 miles
  • 2014 – 85,565 miles
  • 2013 – 81,905 miles
  • 2012 – 78,935 miles
  • 2011 – 78,771 miles
  • 2010 – 78,615 miles
  • 2008 – 73,186 miles
  • 2007 – 66,617 miles
  • 2006 – 62,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,145 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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,145 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,145 miles
    Test number
    792290780080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,791 miles (+1,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    382221272339
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread distorted

  3. Pass104,162 miles (+2,361)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,162 miles
    Test number
    527572053370
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector insecure slightly damaged (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak , poss steering fluid leak o/s/f area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery slight brake pull to n/s

  4. Pass101,801 miles (+1,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,801 miles
    Test number
    989186650842
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive radiator / oil cooler area onto front crossmember (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to coil springs

  5. Pass100,117 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,117 miles
    Test number
    757486463109
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper axle ball joint rubber boot split and slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,116 miles (+2,144)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,116 miles
    Test number
    121522784956
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail shaft (rear joint) (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil external seal failed fluid not dripping at test (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper axle ball joint rubber split and slight movement in joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,972 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,972 miles
    Test number
    558132325251
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle upper ball joint gaitor deterioated

  8. Fail97,972 miles (+2,471)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,972 miles
    Test number
    283226883923
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle upper ball joint gaitor deterioated

  9. Pass95,501 miles (+1,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,501 miles
    Test number
    761074497698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass93,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,616 miles
    Test number
    972826533377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,616 miles (+2)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,616 miles
    Test number
    428383924489
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail93,614 miles (+3,211)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,614 miles
    Test number
    327101066220
    • DangerousOffside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass90,403 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,403 miles
    Test number
    446468767435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,883 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,883 miles
    Test number
    374967032041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,835 miles (+919)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,835 miles
    Test number
    672152692237
    • DangerousOffside Front Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) u/j (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass88,916 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,916 miles
    Test number
    775905955161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak on front dif
    • NotePlay in steering columb joint
    • NotePlay in steering columb u/j
    • NoteRust to n/s/f floor

  17. Fail88,916 miles (+3,351)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,916 miles
    Test number
    676272355162
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak on front dif
    • NotePlay in steering columb joint
    • NotePlay in steering columb u/j
    • NoteRust to n/s/f floor

  18. Pass85,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    158005154179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,565 miles (+3,660)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    219121154187
    • DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass81,905 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,905 miles
    Test number
    379332443103
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop shaft joint

  21. Fail81,903 miles (+2,968)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,903 miles
    Test number
    198840043128
    • DangerousBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop shaft joint

  22. Pass78,935 miles (+164)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,935 miles
    Test number
    217022442431
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteBattery box corroding
    • NoteNearside front cross member corroding

  23. Pass78,771 miles (+156)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,771 miles
    Test number
    605392151178
    • NoteRear cross member corroding

  24. Pass78,615 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,615 miles
    Test number
    921497360247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,385 miles (+1,199)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,385 miles
    Test number
    483646130027
    • NoteTop steering u/j bearing showing signs off rust,steering not stiff in operation when inspected

  26. Fail73,186 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,186 miles
    Test number
    631715228382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass73,186 miles (+6,569)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,186 miles
    Test number
    692645828343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass66,617 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    870573337388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail66,547 miles (+3,672)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,547 miles
    Test number
    760487527305
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  30. Pass62,875 miles (+1,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,875 miles
    Test number
    772711136353
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass61,728 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,728 miles
    Test number
    244702286050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail61,725 miles7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,725 miles
    Test number
    432485876083
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffsice front drag link joint cover needsw repacing

Questions about K74 LYJ

Does K74 LYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K74 LYJ is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K74 LYJ?
The MOT on K74 LYJ is valid until 2 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 LYJ done?
K74 LYJ was recorded at 107,145 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,219 miles a year.
Has K74 LYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K74 LYJ has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on K74 LYJ 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 LYJ find?
K74 LYJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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