Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
K98 SSMMOT history
K98 SSM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 188,523 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 188,523 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,269 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K98 SSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 7 Dec 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K98 SSM was last recorded at 188,523 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 188,523 miles · 21 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,269 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,523 miles
- 2024 – 188,380 miles
- 2023 – 188,307 miles
- 2022 – 188,196 miles
- 2013 – 188,187 miles
- 2012 – 187,107 miles
- 2011 – 185,083 miles
- 2010 – 182,229 miles
- 2009 – 175,046 miles
- 2008 – 168,458 miles
- 2007 – 163,873 miles
- 2005 – 162,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,523 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011
Emissions not tested
Failure2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Full MOT history
16 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 188,523 miles
- Test number
- 698341758285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,523 miles (+143)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,523 miles
- Test number
- 327523745024
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailbox (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass188,380 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 188,380 miles
- Test number
- 488432385634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,307 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 188,307 miles
- Test number
- 632283207148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,196 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 188,196 miles
- Test number
- 400708770740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,187 miles (+1,080)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,187 miles
- Test number
- 529868443319
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass187,107 miles (+2,024)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 187,107 miles
- Test number
- 607931842374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 185,083 miles
- Test number
- 665673241244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,083 miles (+6)19 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,083 miles
- Test number
- 328886331251
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring slipper rebound pin missing (2.4.B.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- FailureTyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Fail185,077 miles (+2,848)18 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,077 miles
- Test number
- 419808721233
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteChassis is in poor contition due to corosion
Pass182,229 miles (+7,183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 182,229 miles
- Test number
- 920185740226
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass175,046 miles (+6,588)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 175,046 miles
- Test number
- 240509889410
- AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePropshaft component defective
- NoteBrake pedeal a bit spongy
Pass168,458 miles (+4,585)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 168,458 miles
- Test number
- 964325268117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,873 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2008
- Odometer
- 163,873 miles
- Test number
- 201602037416
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail163,855 miles (+1,193)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,855 miles
- Test number
- 123434427163
- FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass162,662 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 162,662 miles
- Test number
- 424980145355
- NoteN/s/f hub sill leaking
- NoteNumber plate not fitted to body
- NoteOil leak from steering box
Questions about K98 SSM
- Does K98 SSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K98 SSM is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K98 SSM?
- The MOT on K98 SSM is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K98 SSM done?
- K98 SSM was recorded at 188,523 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 1,269 miles a year.
- Has K98 SSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K98 SSM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on K98 SSM 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 SSM find?
- K98 SSM passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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