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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K95 FAOMOT history

K95 FAO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

K95 FAO blue 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 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
174,380 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K95 FAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K95 FAO was last recorded at 174,380 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,380 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,380 miles
  • 2025 – 172,633 miles
  • 2024 – 172,351 miles
  • 2023 – 170,777 miles
  • 2022 – 169,777 miles
  • 2021 – 167,402 miles
  • 2019 – 163,456 miles
  • 2018 – 157,522 miles
  • 2017 – 153,924 miles
  • 2016 – 149,700 miles
  • 2015 – 145,639 miles
  • 2014 – 142,719 miles
  • 2011 – 122,224 miles
  • 2010 – 109,502 miles
  • 2009 – 94,389 miles
  • 2008 – 79,950 miles
  • 2007 – 67,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,380 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,380 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    174,380 miles
    Test number
    280628335663
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail174,380 miles (+1,747)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,380 miles
    Test number
    444560965201
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,633 miles (+282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    172,633 miles
    Test number
    359382329358
    • AdvisoryNear side front wheel bearing noise
    • AdvisoryNear side rear shock absorber leaking

  4. Pass172,351 miles (+1,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,351 miles
    Test number
    474155473129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,777 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,777 miles
    Test number
    185238513565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,777 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,777 miles
    Test number
    203531981376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass167,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    167,402 miles
    Test number
    810278883245
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm joint boot split

  8. Fail167,402 miles (+3,946)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,402 miles
    Test number
    970785496612
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm joint boot split

  9. Pass163,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    163,456 miles
    Test number
    123448440639
    • AdvisorySome play in near side front track rod end.

  10. Fail163,456 miles (+5,934)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,456 miles
    Test number
    574457512952
    • Repaired at testSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome play in near side front track rod end.

  11. Pass157,522 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    157,522 miles
    Test number
    136687821280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,924 miles (+4,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    153,924 miles
    Test number
    813815074720
    • AdvisorySome metal brake pipes rusting in places

  13. Pass149,700 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    149,700 miles
    Test number
    286397021026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass145,639 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    145,639 miles
    Test number
    147366005190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,719 miles (+20,495)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    142,719 miles
    Test number
    416514694099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,224 miles (+12,722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    122,224 miles
    Test number
    717502731351
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass109,502 miles (+15,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    109,502 miles
    Test number
    142606420304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass94,389 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    94,389 miles
    Test number
    832766539359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,978 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,978 miles
    Test number
    711853249015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear chassis has corrosion but not affecting suspension or braking

  20. Fail88,978 miles (+9,028)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,978 miles
    Test number
    313430749004
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear chassis has corrosion but not affecting suspension or braking

  21. Pass79,950 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    344458738033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront shock asborbers silght leak and mountings starting to coprroded o/s & n/s
    • NoteInherent chassis corrosion

  22. Fail79,950 miles (+12,790)2 dangerous10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    172892538421
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront shock asborbers silght leak and mountings starting to coprroded o/s & n/s

  23. Pass67,160 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,160 miles
    Test number
    334410547070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Questions about K95 FAO

Does K95 FAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K95 FAO is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K95 FAO?
The MOT on K95 FAO is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K95 FAO done?
K95 FAO was recorded at 174,380 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 5,553 miles a year.
Has K95 FAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K95 FAO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K95 FAO 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 K95 FAO find?
K95 FAO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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