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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L24 KLLMOT history

L24 KLL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 215,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L24 KLL 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
215,718 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 KLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 KLL was last recorded at 215,718 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,714 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 215,718 miles
  • 2024 – 215,298 miles
  • 2021 – 214,686 miles
  • 2019 – 212,302 miles
  • 2018 – 205,724 miles
  • 2016 – 203,552 miles
  • 2015 – 195,599 miles
  • 2014 – 189,094 miles
  • 2012 – 188,662 miles
  • 2011 – 175,898 miles
  • 2009 – 151,324 miles
  • 2008 – 138,062 miles
  • 2007 – 128,789 miles
  • 2006 – 118,921 miles
  • 2005 – 109,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,718 miles
  • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder body heavily under sealed

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 Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust knocking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front and rear brake discs are pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake hoses are worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,718 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    215,718 miles
    Test number
    150016874187
    • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily under sealed

  2. Fail215,714 miles (+416)3 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,714 miles
    Test number
    440802593081
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTowbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass215,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    215,298 miles
    Test number
    760227076377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail215,298 miles (+612)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,298 miles
    Test number
    486712784841
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass214,686 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    214,686 miles
    Test number
    117774583942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass212,302 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    212,302 miles
    Test number
    436199862543
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Fail211,999 miles (+6,275)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,999 miles
    Test number
    726154684276
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nsr chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  8. Pass205,724 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    205,724 miles
    Test number
    245270895752
    • AdvisoryExhaust knocking
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs are pitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses are worn
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  9. Fail205,724 miles (+2,172)14 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,724 miles
    Test number
    205485574518
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust knocking
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs are pitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses are worn
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  10. Pass203,552 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    203,552 miles
    Test number
    805686751785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail203,551 miles (+7,952)3 dangerous11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,551 miles
    Test number
    773818510387
    • DangerousIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all overlaping wheel arches (4.1.D.1f)

  12. Pass195,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    195,599 miles
    Test number
    451126630406
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail195,599 miles (+6,505)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,599 miles
    Test number
    589036529036
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass189,094 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    189,094 miles
    Test number
    488428154273
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing

  15. Fail189,094 miles (+432)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,094 miles
    Test number
    505178754253
    • FailureCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteRear exhaust blow

  16. Pass188,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    188,662 miles
    Test number
    456793572132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail188,662 miles (+12,764)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,662 miles
    Test number
    408933472138
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass175,898 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    175,898 miles
    Test number
    247859971176
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail175,898 miles (+24,574)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,898 miles
    Test number
    269839871142
    • FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass151,324 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    151,324 miles
    Test number
    373734599299
    • NoteSlight bit of grease on o/s/f inner brake disc

  21. Fail151,324 miles (+13,262)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,324 miles
    Test number
    852533299204
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteSlight bit of grease on o/s/f inner brake disc

  22. Pass138,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    138,062 miles
    Test number
    880296678202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail138,062 miles (+9,273)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,062 miles
    Test number
    582556178278
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail128,789 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,789 miles
    Test number
    584472097231
    • Repaired at testCentre Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  25. Pass128,789 miles (+9,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    128,789 miles
    Test number
    952392597229
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  26. Pass118,921 miles (+9,715)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    118,921 miles
    Test number
    212616196217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass109,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    109,206 miles
    Test number
    721754195236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 KLL

Does L24 KLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 KLL is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L24 KLL?
The MOT on L24 KLL is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 KLL done?
L24 KLL was recorded at 215,718 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,295 miles a year.
Has L24 KLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 KLL has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L24 KLL 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 L24 KLL find?
L24 KLL passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside; oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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