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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

K88 LMLMOT history

K88 LML is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 92,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

K88 LML black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,944 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 LML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 LML was last recorded at 92,944 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 6,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,873 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,071 miles
Average per year
4,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,944 miles
  • 2025 – 86,873 miles
  • 2024 – 80,653 miles
  • 2023 – 74,972 miles
  • 2022 – 68,115 miles
  • 2020 – 63,890 miles
  • 2019 – 58,271 miles
  • 2018 – 52,387 miles
  • 2017 – 48,095 miles
  • 2016 – 45,475 miles
  • 2015 – 41,095 miles
  • 2014 – 37,354 miles
  • 2013 – 33,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,944 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil over components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,944 miles (+6,071)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,944 miles
    Test number
    611721964069
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil over components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  2. Pass86,873 miles (+6,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    647791209885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,653 miles (+5,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    359849274005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Filler Neck Breather Hose Perished

  4. Pass74,972 miles (+6,857)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,972 miles
    Test number
    350193385816
    • AdvisoryFuel Filler Breather Hose Perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass68,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,115 miles
    Test number
    152836853634
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are perishing on their outer edges.
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck breather hose perishing.

  6. Fail68,115 miles (+4,225)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,115 miles
    Test number
    102011025192
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are perishing on their outer edges.
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck breather hose perishing.

  7. Pass63,890 miles (+5,619)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,890 miles
    Test number
    833201853030
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass58,271 miles (+5,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,271 miles
    Test number
    319641373887
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass52,387 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,387 miles
    Test number
    121513874725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,095 miles (+2,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,095 miles
    Test number
    291899137108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryHi-level brake light inop

  11. Pass45,475 miles (+4,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,475 miles
    Test number
    832867128799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck breather hose starting to deteriorate

  12. Pass41,095 miles (+3,741)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,095 miles
    Test number
    775064595130
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail37,354 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,354 miles
    Test number
    526062504271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass37,354 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,354 miles
    Test number
    986892904209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,503 miles
    Test number
    225663653299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 LML

Does K88 LML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 LML is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 LML?
The MOT on K88 LML is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 LML done?
K88 LML was recorded at 92,944 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,778 miles a year.
Has K88 LML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 LML has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K88 LML 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 K88 LML find?
K88 LML passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front; central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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