Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L23 KRFMOT history
L23 KRF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,709 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 150,709 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,210 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 KRF
- 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
- 10 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 KRF was last recorded at 150,709 miles on 18 May 2026, 2,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,199 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,510 miles
- Average per year
- 3,210 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,709 miles
- 2025 – 148,199 miles
- 2024 – 145,364 miles
- 2023 – 145,362 miles
- 2022 – 142,444 miles
- 2021 – 139,700 miles
- 2020 – 137,657 miles
- 2019 – 135,262 miles
- 2018 – 131,933 miles
- 2017 – 128,987 miles
- 2016 – 125,681 miles
- 2015 – 122,210 miles
- 2014 – 118,512 miles
- 2013 – 114,755 miles
- 2012 – 110,854 miles
- 2011 – 107,540 miles
- 2010 – 104,046 miles
- 2009 – 100,214 miles
- 2008 – 97,020 miles
- 2007 – 92,727 miles
- 2006 – 88,313 miles
- 2005 – 84,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,709 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.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,709 miles (+2,510)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 150,709 miles
- Test number
- 720127212338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,199 miles (+2,835)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 148,199 miles
- Test number
- 524749140338
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass145,364 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 145,364 miles
- Test number
- 959960188823
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail145,362 miles (+2,918)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,362 miles
- Test number
- 229803818614
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass142,444 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 142,444 miles
- Test number
- 407627969761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,442 miles (+2,742)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,442 miles
- Test number
- 921366430967
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated both rear pads (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass139,700 miles (+2,043)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 139,700 miles
- Test number
- 428374667164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass137,657 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 137,657 miles
- Test number
- 520431378045
- AdvisoryFront Hubs slightly damp
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail137,653 miles (+2,391)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,653 miles
- Test number
- 331828170537
- MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (drop arm) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both hubs damp of oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,262 miles (+3,329)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 135,262 miles
- Test number
- 825525538083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,933 miles (+2,946)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 131,933 miles
- Test number
- 650931032584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,987 miles (+3,306)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 128,987 miles
- Test number
- 213168737840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,681 miles (+3,471)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 125,681 miles
- Test number
- 848487649455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,210 miles (+3,698)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 122,210 miles
- Test number
- 936135972180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,512 miles (+3,757)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 118,512 miles
- Test number
- 489767584244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,755 miles (+3,901)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 114,755 miles
- Test number
- 386536193286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,854 miles (+3,314)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 110,854 miles
- Test number
- 549217782238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,540 miles (+3,494)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 107,540 miles
- Test number
- 415166401491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,046 miles (+3,832)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 104,046 miles
- Test number
- 834173900320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,214 miles (+3,194)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 100,214 miles
- Test number
- 863434809320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,020 miles (+4,293)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 97,020 miles
- Test number
- 121582418363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,727 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,727 miles
- Test number
- 122869407333
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,727 miles (+4,414)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 92,727 miles
- Test number
- 804859107363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,313 miles (+3,651)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 88,313 miles
- Test number
- 620425606348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 84,662 miles
- Test number
- 800344295274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 KRF
- Does L23 KRF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 KRF is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 KRF?
- The MOT on L23 KRF is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 KRF done?
- L23 KRF was recorded at 150,709 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,210 miles a year.
- Has L23 KRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 KRF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L23 KRF 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 L23 KRF find?
- L23 KRF passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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