Land Rover Defender
Red and Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
K88 SCDMOT history
K88 SCD is a red and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,068 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 178,068 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,024 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K88 SCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K88 SCD was last recorded at 178,068 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,842 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,226 miles
- Average per year
- 5,024 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,068 miles
- 2025 – 176,842 miles
- 2022 – 176,810 miles
- 2020 – 176,697 miles
- 2018 – 176,438 miles
- 2016 – 175,371 miles
- 2015 – 168,214 miles
- 2014 – 164,947 miles
- 2012 – 163,376 miles
- 2011 – 157,297 miles
- 2010 – 139,536 miles
- 2009 – 122,002 miles
- 2008 – 108,833 miles
- 2007 – 95,621 miles
- 2006 – 78,438 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,068 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front and rear brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear brake discs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear chassis corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,068 miles (+1,226)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 178,068 miles
- Test number
- 731815439689
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,842 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 176,842 miles
- Test number
- 588150632734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 176,810 miles
- Test number
- 748976019652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,810 miles (+113)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,810 miles
- Test number
- 688604320454
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Pass176,697 miles (+259)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 176,697 miles
- Test number
- 292040589120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,438 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 176,438 miles
- Test number
- 320216241852
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
Fail176,433 miles (+1,062)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,433 miles
- Test number
- 622697973366
- FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm balljoint (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
Pass175,371 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 175,371 miles
- Test number
- 147557155596
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail175,370 miles (+7,156)1 dangerous8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,370 miles
- Test number
- 300029980382
- DangerousRear Propshaft universal joint worn
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureElectrical wiring insecure REAR AXLE (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass168,214 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 168,214 miles
- Test number
- 285324475419
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail168,206 miles (+3,259)6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,206 miles
- Test number
- 878744775102
- FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass164,947 miles (+1,571)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 164,947 miles
- Test number
- 709176814034
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass163,376 miles (+6,079)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 163,376 miles
- Test number
- 709071602253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,297 miles (+17,761)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 157,297 miles
- Test number
- 547593441123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,536 miles (+17,534)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 139,536 miles
- Test number
- 701396150158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,002 miles (+13,169)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 122,002 miles
- Test number
- 473166259124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,833 miles (+13,212)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 108,833 miles
- Test number
- 271047258183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,621 miles (+17,183)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2008
- Odometer
- 95,621 miles
- Test number
- 913138927193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 78,438 miles
- Test number
- 681929936126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K88 SCD
- Does K88 SCD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 SCD is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K88 SCD?
- The MOT on K88 SCD is valid until 17 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 SCD done?
- K88 SCD was recorded at 178,068 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,024 miles a year.
- Has K88 SCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K88 SCD has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on K88 SCD 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 SCD find?
- K88 SCD passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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