
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L25 KRFMOT history
L25 KRF is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 186,545 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 186,545 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,151 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 KRF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 1 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 KRF was last recorded at 186,545 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,726 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,819 miles
- Average per year
- 3,151 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,545 miles
- 2025 – 182,726 miles
- 2024 – 179,204 miles
- 2023 – 179,178 miles
- 2021 – 179,162 miles
- 2020 – 178,232 miles
- 2019 – 176,169 miles
- 2017 – 174,855 miles
- 2016 – 171,645 miles
- 2015 – 171,623 miles
- 2014 – 171,600 miles
- 2013 – 171,560 miles
- 2012 – 171,317 miles
- 2011 – 163,741 miles
- 2010 – 156,836 miles
- 2009 – 148,293 miles
- 2008 – 142,791 miles
- 2007 – 132,854 miles
- 2006 – 123,060 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front body corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perished
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.
Steering box has seepage
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Full MOT history
30 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,545 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 186,545 miles
- Test number
- 546287788702
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front body corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perished
Fail186,545 miles (+3,819)1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,545 miles
- Test number
- 284354679367
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front body corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perished
Pass182,726 miles (+9)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 182,726 miles
- Test number
- 944143259100
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail182,717 miles (+3,513)8 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,717 miles
- Test number
- 529734132994
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint nut not fully tight
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass179,204 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 179,204 miles
- Test number
- 328069043645
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking
- AdvisoryGeneral steering and suspension corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail179,201 miles (+23)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,201 miles
- Test number
- 787359403055
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking
- AdvisoryGeneral steering and suspension corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass179,178 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 179,178 miles
- Test number
- 313417854004
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints have slight seepage of oil
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail179,178 miles (+16)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,178 miles
- Test number
- 140228325757
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints have slight seepage of oil
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass179,162 miles (+930)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 179,162 miles
- Test number
- 604698955767
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass178,232 miles (+2,063)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 178,232 miles
- Test number
- 114565238308
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corner of bulkhead/door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass176,169 miles (+1,314)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 176,169 miles
- Test number
- 571504766427
- AdvisoryFront offside swivel joint slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass174,855 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 174,855 miles
- Test number
- 402878480072
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell/floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint slight seepage of oil
Fail174,850 miles (+3,205)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,850 miles
- Test number
- 247566586700
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell/floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint slight seepage of oil
Pass171,645 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 171,645 miles
- Test number
- 274613809860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,623 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 171,623 miles
- Test number
- 997559010537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,600 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 171,600 miles
- Test number
- 648642024367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,560 miles (+243)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 171,560 miles
- Test number
- 819289523397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,317 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 171,317 miles
- Test number
- 436606432479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,316 miles (+7,575)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,316 miles
- Test number
- 669399482220
- FailureCentre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureCentre brake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass163,741 miles (+207)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 163,741 miles
- Test number
- 189669871230
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail163,534 miles (+6,698)8 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,534 miles
- Test number
- 326776661408
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r brake disc poor condition
Fail156,836 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,836 miles
- Test number
- 322992680269
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass156,836 miles (+8,543)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 156,836 miles
- Test number
- 814852780287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,293 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 148,293 miles
- Test number
- 970509789233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail148,292 miles (+5,501)11 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,292 miles
- Test number
- 512488049234
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass142,791 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 142,791 miles
- Test number
- 963369138239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,781 miles (+9,927)11 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,781 miles
- Test number
- 394628628295
- FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass132,854 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 132,854 miles
- Test number
- 602297527275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,854 miles (+9,794)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,854 miles
- Test number
- 990781327286
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass123,060 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 123,060 miles
- Test number
- 161531926284
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about L25 KRF
- Does L25 KRF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 KRF is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 KRF?
- The MOT on L25 KRF is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 KRF done?
- L25 KRF was recorded at 186,545 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 3,151 miles a year.
- Has L25 KRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 KRF has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L25 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 L25 KRF find?
- L25 KRF passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 8 more.
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