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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K98 HRMMOT history

K98 HRM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

K98 HRM green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
145,420 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
13 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K98 HRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K98 HRM was last recorded at 145,420 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,907 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,513 miles
Average per year
1,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,420 miles
  • 2025 – 143,907 miles
  • 2019 – 138,826 miles
  • 2018 – 136,966 miles
  • 2013 – 133,683 miles
  • 2012 – 131,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,420 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,420 miles (+1,513)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    145,420 miles
    Test number
    824261013986
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass143,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    143,907 miles
    Test number
    473834087938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail143,907 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,907 miles
    Test number
    139862617625
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass143,072 km (+10)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,072 km
    Test number
    461354049222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  5. Fail143,062 km (+949)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,062 km
    Test number
    924357819079
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. Pass142,113 km (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,113 km
    Test number
    623917762269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corrosion but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  7. Fail142,104 km4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,104 km
    Test number
    942596768884
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corrosion but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  8. Fail142,104 km (+1,843)1 dangerous9 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,104 km
    Test number
    538209150276
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking outside wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking outside wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front floor
  9. Pass140,261 km (+69)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,261 km
    Test number
    948197174602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall & tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Fail140,192 km (+1,366)9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,192 km
    Test number
    215327967422
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to excessive exhaust gas leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall & tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass138,826 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,826 km
    Test number
    825066510456
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Fail138,826 miles (+1,860)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,826 miles
    Test number
    132560376485
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  13. Pass136,966 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,966 miles
    Test number
    643946230636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on outside wall
  14. Fail136,808 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,808 miles
    Test number
    456759866608
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on outside wall
  15. Pass135,869 km (+99)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    135,869 km
    Test number
    771168497275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail135,770 km (+467)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,770 km
    Test number
    787805966552
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe corroded away
  17. Pass135,303 km (+27)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    135,303 km
    Test number
    300396589829
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame bar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut in tread pattern but not exposing coards
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cut in tread pattern but not exposing coards
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft rear u/j has slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre has cuts in tread pattern but not exposing coards
  18. Pass135,276 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    135,276 km
    Test number
    557723034396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteFront propshaft universal joint is slight worn
  19. Fail135,276 km1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,276 km
    Test number
    669033434329
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteFront propshaft universal joint is slight worn
  20. Pass133,683 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    133,683 miles
    Test number
    829283333322
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger detached from exhaust, exhaust is still supported
  21. Fail133,676 km3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,676 km
    Test number
    736070933385
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger detached from exhaust, exhaust is still supported
    • NoteRear ppropshaft bolts loose
  22. Pass131,181 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    131,181 miles
    Test number
    847522132352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail131,180 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,180 miles
    Test number
    479451822488
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  24. Fail127,972 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,972 km
    Test number
    655644911382
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  25. Pass127,972 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    127,972 km
    Test number
    996354811394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K98 HRM

Does K98 HRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K98 HRM is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K98 HRM?
The MOT on K98 HRM is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K98 HRM done?
K98 HRM was recorded at 145,420 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,050 miles a year.
Has K98 HRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K98 HRM has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on K98 HRM 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 K98 HRM find?
K98 HRM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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