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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K87 EWAMOT history

K87 EWA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 95,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

K87 EWA 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 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,257 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K87 EWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
3 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K87 EWA was last recorded at 95,257 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 5,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,694 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,563 miles
Average per year
1,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,257 miles
  • 2025 – 89,694 miles
  • 2013 – 88,590 miles
  • 2012 – 84,802 miles
  • 2011 – 82,557 miles
  • 2010 – 76,637 miles
  • 2008 – 70,511 miles
  • 2007 – 65,957 miles
  • 2006 – 59,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,257 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,257 miles (+5,563)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,257 miles
    Test number
    855664702966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,694 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,694 miles
    Test number
    430926681197
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure Plug securing flap broken (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  3. Fail89,694 miles (+1,104)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,694 miles
    Test number
    931963564406
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure Plug securing flap broken (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  4. Pass88,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,590 miles
    Test number
    407038343396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,590 miles (+3,788)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,590 miles
    Test number
    486120943371
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brakes are in a very poor condition.

  6. Pass84,802 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,802 miles
    Test number
    856691622311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,557 miles (+5,920)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,557 miles
    Test number
    817018911363
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on nearside front chassis rail

  8. Pass76,637 miles (+8)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    132356820329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  9. Fail76,629 miles (+6,118)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,629 miles
    Test number
    534832620346
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  10. Pass70,511 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    243483938347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,957 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,957 miles
    Test number
    280971517309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,889 miles (+6,205)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,889 miles
    Test number
    883132307339
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteN/side front hub seal lesaking and contaminating disc.

  13. Pass59,684 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,684 miles
    Test number
    430322896283
    • NoteRear brakes dragging slightly

Questions about K87 EWA

Does K87 EWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K87 EWA is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K87 EWA?
The MOT on K87 EWA is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K87 EWA done?
K87 EWA was recorded at 95,257 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 1,844 miles a year.
Has K87 EWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K87 EWA has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K87 EWA 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 K87 EWA find?
K87 EWA passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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