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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K98 KACMOT history

K98 KAC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 34 MOT tests, with 217,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

K98 KAC 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 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
217,337 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
34
18 passed · 16 failed
Per year
6,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K98 KAC
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
17 May 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K98 KAC was last recorded at 217,337 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,337 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,337 miles
  • 2024 – 210,394 miles
  • 2023 – 202,206 miles
  • 2022 – 192,610 miles
  • 2021 – 181,588 miles
  • 2020 – 169,039 miles
  • 2019 – 156,552 miles
  • 2018 – 146,690 miles
  • 2017 – 137,837 miles
  • 2016 – 128,276 miles
  • 2015 – 116,598 miles
  • 2014 – 107,788 miles
  • 2013 – 100,800 miles
  • 2012 – 97,854 miles
  • 2010 – 94,458 miles
  • 2008 – 94,251 miles
  • 2007 – 93,690 miles
  • 2006 – 92,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,337 miles
  • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "C" Spanner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both diffs and O/S/R half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering damper bushes deterioratedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

34 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,337 miles1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    217,337 miles
    Test number
    123804283205
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "C" Spanner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both diffs and O/S/R half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes deteriorated
  2. Fail217,337 miles (+6,943)4 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,337 miles
    Test number
    900394024423
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "C" Spanner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both diffs and O/S/R half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes deteriorated
  3. Pass210,394 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    210,394 miles
    Test number
    430145359592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both diffs and O/S/R half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door catch needs adjusting
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes deteriorated
  4. Fail210,393 miles (+8,187)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,393 miles
    Test number
    312489636040
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both diffs and O/S/R half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door catch needs adjusting
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes deteriorated
  5. Pass202,206 miles (+145)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    202,206 miles
    Test number
    648016928264
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush deteriorated
  6. Fail202,061 miles (+9,451)5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,061 miles
    Test number
    302666673151
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached needs tightening (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sidelights working in headlamps (modified)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush deteriorated
  7. Pass192,610 miles (+1)2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    192,610 miles
    Test number
    576696687871
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt slightly loose
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDoor check straps missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub oil seal slight seepage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear prop shaft joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail192,609 miles (+11,021)7 major3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,609 miles
    Test number
    673796836825
    • MajorBrake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt slightly loose
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDoor check straps missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub oil seal slight seepage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear prop shaft joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass181,588 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    181,588 miles
    Test number
    122755978660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail181,142 miles (+12,103)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,142 miles
    Test number
    347943745189
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass169,039 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    169,039 miles
    Test number
    421683261894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal travel
  12. Fail169,039 miles (+12,487)1 dangerous11 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,039 miles
    Test number
    337405541141
    • DangerousSteering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function broken (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal travel
  13. Pass156,552 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    156,552 miles
    Test number
    134221425800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  14. Fail156,552 miles (+9,862)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,552 miles
    Test number
    602717400005
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  15. Pass146,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,690 miles
    Test number
    765201029925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,690 miles (+146)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,690 miles
    Test number
    414006349450
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  17. Fail146,544 miles (+8,707)11 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,544 miles
    Test number
    742705503355
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  18. Pass137,837 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,837 miles
    Test number
    817282276344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Fail137,837 miles (+9,561)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,837 miles
    Test number
    293683888403
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Pass128,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,276 miles
    Test number
    715138852639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail128,276 miles (+11,678)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,276 miles
    Test number
    359746300926
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm bolt loose
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush warn
  22. Pass116,598 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,598 miles
    Test number
    606920525184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBrake pedal low
  23. Fail116,598 miles (+8,810)5 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,598 miles
    Test number
    119189215108
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBrake pedal low
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn
  24. Pass107,788 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,788 miles
    Test number
    197107294055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCenter seat belt buckel case missing
    • NoteO/S/R shock mounting worn
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn
  25. Fail107,788 miles (+6,988)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,788 miles
    Test number
    606087394030
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCenter seat belt buckel case missing
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn
  26. Pass100,800 miles (+16)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,800 miles
    Test number
    557059213137
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteFront axle diff oil seal leaking
    • NoteOil leak from n/s/r hub
  27. Fail100,784 miles (+2,930)6 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,784 miles
    Test number
    957998203152
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteFront axle diff oil seal leaking
    • NoteOil leak from n/s/r hub
  28. Pass97,854 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    97,854 miles
    Test number
    125479702418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  29. Fail97,854 miles (+3,396)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,854 miles
    Test number
    568659202087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  30. Pass94,458 miles (+207)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,458 miles
    Test number
    942488030200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight underbody corrosion
  31. Pass94,251 miles (+561)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    94,251 miles
    Test number
    752681588204
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
  32. Pass93,690 miles (+861)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    93,690 miles
    Test number
    150271317274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePark brake reserve travel
    • NoteSlight noise in both rear wheel bearings
  33. Pass92,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    92,829 miles
    Test number
    520198326174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail92,829 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,829 miles
    Test number
    512004526108
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about K98 KAC

Does K98 KAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K98 KAC is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K98 KAC?
The MOT on K98 KAC is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K98 KAC done?
K98 KAC was recorded at 217,337 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,265 miles a year.
Has K98 KAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K98 KAC has failed 16 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K98 KAC 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 KAC find?
K98 KAC passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 16 advisories: hazard warning tell-tale inoperative; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 14 more.

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