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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

K88 YALMOT history

K88 YAL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 75,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

K88 YAL black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
75,641 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 YAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 YAL was last recorded at 75,641 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,514 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,127 miles
Average per year
4,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,641 miles
  • 2025 – 73,514 miles
  • 2024 – 73,142 miles
  • 2023 – 67,929 miles
  • 2022 – 65,179 miles
  • 2020 – 60,308 miles
  • 2019 – 57,614 miles
  • 2018 – 52,694 miles
  • 2016 – 43,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,641 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,641 miles (+2,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    75,641 miles
    Test number
    988775521776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass73,514 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,514 miles
    Test number
    501829173277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,142 miles (+5,213)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    429984581794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,929 miles (+2,750)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    190541021809
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box hanger and join heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Fuel over flow hose deteriorated and looks to be misting. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Gearbox cooler hoses, chaffing against steering box creating leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass65,179 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,179 miles
    Test number
    601662996102
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre box joins heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Fail65,169 miles (+4,861)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,169 miles
    Test number
    628473493123
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth centre exhaust joints corroded
  7. Pass60,308 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,308 miles
    Test number
    314443445000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,614 miles
    Test number
    563291120254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,614 miles (+4,920)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,614 miles
    Test number
    326758510353
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  10. Pass52,694 miles (+8,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,694 miles
    Test number
    615058654765
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass43,976 miles (+10,352)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,976 miles
    Test number
    238928160117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,624 miles
    Test number
    309175875575
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail33,624 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,624 miles
    Test number
    907371074675
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about K88 YAL

Does K88 YAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 YAL is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 YAL?
The MOT on K88 YAL is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 YAL done?
K88 YAL was recorded at 75,641 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,152 miles a year.
Has K88 YAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 YAL has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on K88 YAL 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 YAL find?
K88 YAL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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