
Land Rover Defender
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass73,514 miles (+372)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 73,514 miles
- Test number
- 501829173277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,142 miles (+5,213)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 73,142 miles
- Test number
- 429984581794
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
Pass60,308 miles (+2,694)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 60,308 miles
- Test number
- 314443445000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 57,614 miles
- Test number
- 563291120254
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
Pass43,976 miles (+10,352)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 43,976 miles
- Test number
- 238928160117
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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