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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K90 EKEMOT history

K90 EKE is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

K90 EKE red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,008 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
0 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 EKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
7 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 EKE was last recorded at 100,008 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2015: 100,000 miles, lower than 100,009 miles on 12 Apr 2007.
  • 15 Mar 2017: 100,005 miles, lower than 100,009 miles on 8 Feb 2016.
  • 18 Feb 2021: 100,000 miles, lower than 100,006 miles on 11 Jul 2019.
  • 8 Aug 2022: 100,001 miles, lower than 100,007 miles on 23 Mar 2021.
  • 18 Aug 2023: 100,000 miles, lower than 100,001 miles on 9 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,008 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,008 miles
  • 2024 – 100,008 miles
  • 2023 – 100,002 miles
  • 2022 – 100,001 miles
  • 2021 – 100,007 miles
  • 2019 – 100,006 miles
  • 2018 – 100,006 miles
  • 2017 – 100,005 miles
  • 2016 – 100,009 miles
  • 2015 – 100,002 miles
  • 2007 – 100,009 miles
  • 2006 – 100,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,008 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside front body support panel in wheel arch is corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil residue engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link end gaiter directly off of the steering box is perishing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    588779469092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,008 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    903351300341
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine and rear diff areas

  3. Pass100,002 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,002 miles
    Test number
    182281010973
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front body support panel in wheel arch is corroding
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area

  4. Fail100,000 miles (-1)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    553404948390
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front body support panel in wheel arch is corroding
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area

  5. Pass100,001 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    616528668196
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link end gaiter directly off of the steering box is perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Position lamp bulb in headlamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Bind felt when turning by hand. CLOSE TO THE LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight corrosion to body mount plate in the n/s/f wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slight play in the wheel bearing also (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,001 miles (-6)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    423894126191
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers plate limit 1.30 1/m Average reading: 2.71 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link end gaiter directly off of the steering box is perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Position lamp bulb in headlamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Bind felt when turning by hand. CLOSE TO THE LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight corrosion to body mount plate in the n/s/f wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slight play in the wheel bearing also (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,007 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    559125581140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,000 miles (-6)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    403347803774
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area's x 2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at trailing arm mount x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside floor area's
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel
    • AdvisoryVarious leaks engine area's

  9. Pass100,006 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    885259592085
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo / down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's within trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside flooring / battery box area's corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor pan area's corroding within body mount prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area's
    • AdvisoryRear a frame ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

  10. Fail100,006 miles2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    490692278469
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo / down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's within trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside flooring / battery box area's corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor pan area's corroding within body mount prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area's
    • AdvisoryRear a frame ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

  11. Pass100,006 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    268519212699
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine areas and transfer box areas
    • AdvisoryUnder body and chassis areas general corrosion patches

  12. Fail100,005 miles4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    862154543899
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow chalk (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ON LIMIT NOW (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT NOW (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine areas and transfer box areas
    • AdvisoryUnder body and chassis areas general corrosion patches

  13. Pass100,005 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    798239885791
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer chassis leg between out rigger area's outside of a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside flooring area's corroding
    • AdvisoryAll the tyres are cracking & perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area's
    • AdvisoryParking brake is grabbing

  14. Fail100,005 miles (-4)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    484247235616
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer chassis leg between out rigger area's outside of a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside flooring area's corroding
    • AdvisoryAll the tyres are cracking & perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area's
    • AdvisoryParking brake is grabbing

  15. Pass100,009 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    911813534645
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area
    • AdvisorySpare tyre is defective / perishing

  16. Pass100,002 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    100,002 miles
    Test number
    135228705074
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteMisting of fluid around nearside rear brake backing plate

  17. Fail100,000 miles (-9)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    239717305065
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteMisting of fluid around nearside rear brake backing plate

  18. Pass100,009 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    314412007105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,008 miles (+7)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    202188087051
    • DangerousBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteTranmision nosey and play

  20. Pass100,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    432929956043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K90 EKE

Does K90 EKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 EKE is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K90 EKE?
The MOT on K90 EKE is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K90 EKE done?
K90 EKE was recorded at 100,008 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 0 miles a year.
Has K90 EKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 EKE has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on K90 EKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 5 times, first on 7 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K90 EKE find?
K90 EKE passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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