Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
K77 RATMOT history
K77 RAT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,493 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 167,493 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,707 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K77 RAT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 25 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K77 RAT was last recorded at 167,493 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Jan 2015: 143,723 miles, lower than 155,740 miles on 12 Sept 2013.
- 28 Jan 2022: 140,588 miles, lower than 160,879 miles on 22 Jan 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 167,018 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 475 miles
- Average per year
- 2,707 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,493 miles
- 2025 – 167,018 miles
- 2024 – 157,431 miles
- 2023 – 149,053 miles
- 2022 – 140,588 miles
- 2021 – 160,879 miles
- 2020 – 160,799 miles
- 2019 – 160,674 miles
- 2018 – 160,500 miles
- 2017 – 160,199 miles
- 2016 – 159,999 miles
- 2015 – 143,723 miles
- 2013 – 155,740 miles
- 2012 – 151,054 miles
- 2011 – 147,004 miles
- 2010 – 141,678 miles
- 2009 – 129,385 miles
- 2008 – 123,005 miles
- 2007 – 117,944 miles
- 2006 – 114,732 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,493 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front footwell corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front footwell corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Lower lower door sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Underside has corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Hazard warning switch faulty
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,493 miles (+475)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 167,493 miles
- Test number
- 127980850921
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front footwell corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front footwell corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass167,018 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 167,018 miles
- Test number
- 696332910502
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower lower door sill
- AdvisoryNearside Front footwell corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front footwell corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion
Fail167,016 miles (+9,585)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,016 miles
- Test number
- 717072518345
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower lower door sill
- AdvisoryNearside Front footwell corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front footwell corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion
Pass157,431 miles (+8,378)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 157,431 miles
- Test number
- 971307284423
- AdvisoryOffside Front body door shut has slight corossion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass149,053 miles (+8,465)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 149,053 miles
- Test number
- 926434096281
- AdvisoryFront both spheres damp
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bandaged up (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass140,588 miles (-20,291)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 140,588 miles
- Test number
- 722343994331
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass160,879 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 160,879 miles
- Test number
- 243305115444
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail160,877 miles (+78)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,877 miles
- Test number
- 856674856568
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass160,799 miles (+125)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 160,799 miles
- Test number
- 179631558360
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,674 miles (+174)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 160,674 miles
- Test number
- 802595810710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,500 miles (+301)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 160,500 miles
- Test number
- 579226168147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,199 miles (+200)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 160,199 miles
- Test number
- 247578485626
- AdvisoryBoth front atmospherical ball seals have slight leak
Pass159,999 miles (+16,276)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 159,999 miles
- Test number
- 933672058641
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass143,723 miles (-12,017)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 143,723 miles
- Test number
- 475368105058
- NoteSome welding repairs done previously
- NoteVehicle has been preped for off road
Pass155,740 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 155,740 miles
- Test number
- 166805553241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,738 miles (+4,684)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,738 miles
- Test number
- 375763253290
- FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass151,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 151,054 miles
- Test number
- 537586952242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,052 miles (+4,048)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,052 miles
- Test number
- 927966452202
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass147,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 147,004 miles
- Test number
- 288713141263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,004 miles (+5,326)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,004 miles
- Test number
- 528637631232
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass141,678 miles (+207)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 141,678 miles
- Test number
- 404597550250
- AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront discs corroded
Fail141,471 miles (+12,086)11 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,471 miles
- Test number
- 490893240230
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteFront discs corroded
Pass129,385 miles (+6,380)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 129,385 miles
- Test number
- 680532159249
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass123,005 miles (+110)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 123,005 miles
- Test number
- 590605138281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,895 miles (+4,951)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,895 miles
- Test number
- 230065328247
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass117,944 miles (+3,212)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 117,944 miles
- Test number
- 754488197177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 114,732 miles
- Test number
- 431582106219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K77 RAT
- Does K77 RAT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K77 RAT is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K77 RAT?
- The MOT on K77 RAT is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K77 RAT done?
- K77 RAT was recorded at 167,493 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,707 miles a year.
- Has K77 RAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K77 RAT has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on K77 RAT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K77 RAT find?
- K77 RAT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front footwell corroded, and 8 more.
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