Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
K88 DEFMOT history
K88 DEF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,959 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 151,959 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,926 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K88 DEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 9 Apr 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K88 DEF was last recorded at 151,959 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Oct 2015: 139,652 miles, lower than 139,990 miles on 14 Oct 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 151,811 miles · 14 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 148 miles
- Average per year
- 1,926 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,959 miles
- 2025 – 151,811 miles
- 2024 – 151,799 miles
- 2023 – 151,763 miles
- 2022 – 150,750 miles
- 2021 – 149,778 miles
- 2020 – 148,087 miles
- 2019 – 147,387 miles
- 2018 – 145,319 miles
- 2017 – 142,965 miles
- 2016 – 141,021 miles
- 2015 – 139,652 miles
- 2014 – 138,262 miles
- 2013 – 135,897 miles
- 2012 – 133,613 miles
- 2011 – 130,367 miles
- 2010 – 125,827 miles
- 2009 – 117,537 miles
- 2006 – 113,944 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,959 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil/Grease leak from hub area.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hoses to/from resovoir.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks from oil cooler hose area.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,959 miles (+148)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 151,959 miles
- Test number
- 581957589285
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass151,811 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 151,811 miles
- Test number
- 394677307729
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail151,809 miles (+10)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,809 miles
- Test number
- 297767079598
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail151,799 miles (+36)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,799 miles
- Test number
- 771861518514
- DangerousFront Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired n/s & o/s leaking oil onto brake disc (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint has come off (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing thin (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in underseal
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber wearing thin
Pass151,763 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 151,763 miles
- Test number
- 853153664188
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil/Grease leak from hub area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hoses to/from resovoir. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks from oil cooler hose area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have corrosion on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail151,763 miles (+1,013)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,763 miles
- Test number
- 560484299621
- MajorNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front bulkhead corroded away in lower portion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil/Grease leak from hub area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hoses to/from resovoir. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks from oil cooler hose area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have corrosion on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass150,750 miles (+972)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 150,750 miles
- Test number
- 379300686024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,778 miles (+1,691)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 149,778 miles
- Test number
- 275541875169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,087 miles (+700)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 148,087 miles
- Test number
- 235833970981
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe to brake caliper has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting on o/s in front of rear wheel (by fuel tank rear support outrigger) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer on seam (replacement advised) (6.1.2 (a))
Pass147,387 miles (+2,068)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 147,387 miles
- Test number
- 453747026411
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass145,319 miles (+41)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 145,319 miles
- Test number
- 973767585407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,278 miles (+2,313)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,278 miles
- Test number
- 552036827482
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced xmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,965 miles (+1,944)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 142,965 miles
- Test number
- 413678861091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 141,021 miles
- Test number
- 646130580070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,015 miles (+1,363)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,015 miles
- Test number
- 397117511610
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass139,652 miles (-338)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 139,652 miles
- Test number
- 536399484900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,990 miles (+1,728)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,990 miles
- Test number
- 395886638714
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass138,262 miles (+2,365)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 138,262 miles
- Test number
- 485439884227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,897 miles (+2,284)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 135,897 miles
- Test number
- 379405493251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,613 miles (+3,246)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 133,613 miles
- Test number
- 228671192286
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteAdvise both front nsf and osf hub seals leaking
Pass130,367 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 130,367 miles
- Test number
- 418270601434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,361 miles (+4,534)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,361 miles
- Test number
- 306802771462
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBonnet catch stiff in operation
- NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split
- NoteClutch pedal sticking down
Pass125,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 125,827 miles
- Test number
- 410878370257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,827 miles (+8,290)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,827 miles
- Test number
- 370538470469
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Pass117,537 miles (+3,593)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 117,537 miles
- Test number
- 964733989154
- NoteFront no plate cracked
Pass113,944 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 113,944 miles
- Test number
- 902361496213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K88 DEF
- Does K88 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 DEF is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K88 DEF?
- The MOT on K88 DEF is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K88 DEF done?
- K88 DEF was recorded at 151,959 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,926 miles a year.
- Has K88 DEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K88 DEF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on K88 DEF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K88 DEF find?
- K88 DEF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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