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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L16 KRAMOT history

L16 KRA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

L16 KRA green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,095 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 KRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 KRA was last recorded at 139,095 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 7,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,788 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,307 miles
Average per year
2,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,095 miles
  • 2024 – 131,788 miles
  • 2023 – 130,409 miles
  • 2022 – 127,179 miles
  • 2021 – 124,635 miles
  • 2020 – 121,769 miles
  • 2019 – 119,959 miles
  • 2018 – 118,350 miles
  • 2008 – 110,299 miles
  • 2007 – 103,225 miles
  • 2006 – 96,754 miles
  • 2005 – 96,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,095 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,095 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,095 miles
    Test number
    409579760058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,788 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,788 miles
    Test number
    758043435993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,409 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,409 miles
    Test number
    312396402499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,179 miles (+2,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,179 miles
    Test number
    808282573159
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass124,635 miles (+2,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,635 miles
    Test number
    767212403749
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,769 miles (+1,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,769 miles
    Test number
    898312505412
    • AdvisorySLIGHT DAMAGE TO PROTECTIVE SLEEVE ON NSF FLEXY BRAKE HOSE

  7. Pass119,959 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,959 miles
    Test number
    633556766272
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail119,892 miles (+1,542)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,892 miles
    Test number
    748586083351
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass118,350 miles (+8,051)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,350 miles
    Test number
    857540354203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,299 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    110,299 miles
    Test number
    964505448058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,217 miles (+6,992)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,217 miles
    Test number
    204626538020
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  12. Pass103,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    103,225 miles
    Test number
    710955507023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,225 miles (+6,471)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,225 miles
    Test number
    204525607090
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

  14. Pass96,754 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    800434706028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,583 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,583 miles
    Test number
    791604365382
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L16 KRA

Does L16 KRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 KRA is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 KRA?
The MOT on L16 KRA is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 KRA done?
L16 KRA was recorded at 139,095 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 2,137 miles a year.
Has L16 KRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 KRA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on L16 KRA 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 L16 KRA find?
L16 KRA passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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