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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

KCH 154MOT history

KCH 154 is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 62,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

KCH 154 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 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,285 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KCH 154
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

KCH 154 was last recorded at 62,285 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2011: 49,667 miles, lower than 142,862 miles on 5 Jul 2010.

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
62,145 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
1,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,285 miles
  • 2024 – 62,145 miles
  • 2023 – 61,902 miles
  • 2022 – 61,156 miles
  • 2021 – 59,876 miles
  • 2019 – 58,214 miles
  • 2018 – 57,450 miles
  • 2017 – 56,531 miles
  • 2016 – 55,469 miles
  • 2015 – 54,106 miles
  • 2014 – 53,055 miles
  • 2013 – 51,715 miles
  • 2012 – 50,624 miles
  • 2011 – 49,667 miles
  • 2010 – 142,862 miles
  • 2009 – 46,933 miles
  • 2008 – 45,931 miles
  • 2007 – 44,141 miles
  • 2006 – 41,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,285 miles
  • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres out of shape

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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Upper and lower covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Rear chassis corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,285 miles (+140)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,285 miles
    Test number
    579660438486
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres out of shape

  2. Pass62,145 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    62,145 miles
    Test number
    632170070637
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  3. Pass61,902 miles (+746)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    61,902 miles
    Test number
    279759872806
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass61,156 miles (+512)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,156 miles
    Test number
    753865881412
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass60,644 miles (+768)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,644 miles
    Test number
    214961311154
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape

  6. Pass59,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,876 miles
    Test number
    581832287569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  7. Fail59,876 miles (+1,662)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,876 miles
    Test number
    710119445699
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  8. Pass58,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,214 miles
    Test number
    499363143099
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail58,214 miles (+764)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,214 miles
    Test number
    160431693672
    • Repaired at testFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose front flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass57,450 miles (+919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,450 miles
    Test number
    454643796369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  11. Pass56,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,531 miles
    Test number
    561264874131
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  12. Fail56,531 miles (+1,062)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,531 miles
    Test number
    631218344451
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  13. Pass55,469 miles (+1,363)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    819541623467
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tre out os shape inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  14. Pass54,106 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,106 miles
    Test number
    176601385191
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear cross member corroded

  15. Fail54,106 miles (+1,051)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,106 miles
    Test number
    317211885169
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear cross member corroded

  16. Pass53,055 miles (+1,340)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    165964384169
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteRear chassis corroded

  17. Pass51,715 miles (+1,091)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,715 miles
    Test number
    669416583118
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear chassis corroded

  18. Pass50,624 miles (+957)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,624 miles
    Test number
    238218882451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear cross member heavily corroded
    • NoteSlight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

  19. Pass49,667 miles (-93,195)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,667 miles
    Test number
    657375881167
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass142,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    142,862 miles
    Test number
    231636680492
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail142,862 miles (+95,929)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,862 miles
    Test number
    792506780154
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass46,933 miles (+1,002)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,933 miles
    Test number
    230478389499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe deteriorated
    • NoteFront brake pads over half worn

  23. Pass45,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    132904888100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,931 miles (+1,790)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    412964688196
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  25. Pass44,141 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,141 miles
    Test number
    290326887412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,851 miles4 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,851 miles
    Test number
    511194186185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteSlight fluid leak at power steering pipe †

  27. Pass41,851 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,851 miles
    Test number
    540114986169
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteSlight fluid leak at power steering pipe †

Questions about KCH 154

What vehicle is registration KCH 154 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KCH 154 on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KCH 154 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KCH 154 is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on KCH 154?
The MOT on KCH 154 is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KCH 154 done?
KCH 154 was recorded at 62,285 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 1,050 miles a year.
Has KCH 154 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KCH 154 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on KCH 154 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on KCH 154 find?
KCH 154 passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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