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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L2 KGWMOT history

L2 KGW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 2,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L2 KGW green 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 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
2,403 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 KGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 KGW was last recorded at 2,403 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2010: 100,004 miles, lower than 100,008 miles on 13 Oct 2009.
  • 11 Jan 2012: 100,000 miles, lower than 100,004 miles on 3 Dec 2010.
  • 3 Jul 2014: 100,007 miles, lower than 100,009 miles on 12 Apr 2013.
  • 27 Oct 2015: 100,002 miles, lower than 100,007 miles on 3 Jul 2014.
  • 1 Mar 2018: 100,007 miles, lower than 100,008 miles on 18 Jan 2017.
  • 23 Dec 2020: 100,000 miles, lower than 100,008 miles on 9 Mar 2018.
  • 10 Jan 2022: 1 miles, lower than 100,000 miles on 23 Dec 2020.

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
1,766 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 2,403 miles
  • 2025 – 1,766 miles
  • 2024 – 1,567 miles
  • 2022 – 1 miles
  • 2020 – 100,000 miles
  • 2018 – 100,008 miles
  • 2017 – 100,008 miles
  • 2015 – 100,002 miles
  • 2014 – 100,007 miles
  • 2013 – 100,009 miles
  • 2012 – 100,000 miles
  • 2010 – 100,004 miles
  • 2009 – 100,008 miles
  • 2008 – 100,006 miles
  • 2007 – 100,002 miles
  • 2006 – 100,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,403 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

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 Transmission

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Bonnet stay missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer case

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake tell-tale not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,403 miles (+637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    2,403 miles
    Test number
    939841967248
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

  2. Pass1,766 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    1,766 miles
    Test number
    585547968166
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake tell-tale not working
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

  3. Fail1,766 miles (+199)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,766 miles
    Test number
    693829136753
    • DangerousFront Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail Fan belt (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake tell-tale not working
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

  4. Pass1,567 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    1,567 miles
    Test number
    825224785388
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper and lower rubber mounts deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper and lower rubber mounts deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rough on full lock
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  5. Fail1,565 miles (+18)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,565 miles
    Test number
    963274173820
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper and lower rubber mounts deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper and lower rubber mounts deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rough on full lock
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  6. Fail1,547 miles (+1,546)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,547 miles
    Test number
    469428396157
    • MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass1 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    876371938220
    • AdvisoryFront wiper operation dosen't have full travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisorySteering slight stiff turning to then right

  8. FailMileage not read6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    401909868285
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft slider joint worn
    • AdvisoryFront wiper operation dosen't have full travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering slight stiff turning to then right

  9. Pass100,000 miles (-8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    275081536287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,008 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    509139380969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,007 miles (-1)23 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    183502545803
    • FailureBattery insecure battery box base excessively corroded (1.9.1)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body to chassis bracket front of front cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat base to body (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body to outrigger bracket bottom of A piller (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead behind heater box (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead inside behind dash (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead outside under windscreen (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis inside front spring hanger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis top where outrigger meets chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember bottom (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember front edge (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger seat belt attachment bracket (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body to outrigger bracket bottom of A piller (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead under windscreen behind dash (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers footwell, plate fitted and not adequately welded in (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember bottom (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer of chassis in front of front wheel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger support (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear outrigger seatbelt attachment bracket (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top of chassis where front outrigger meets chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively loose on spindles (8.2.2)

  12. Pass100,008 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    988420326064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass100,002 miles (-5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,002 miles
    Test number
    342454154536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Really needs slammed to shut (6.2.B.2)

  14. Pass100,007 miles (-2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    228944884179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass100,009 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    589102803132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,000 miles (-4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    438351412005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,004 miles (-4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    100,004 miles
    Test number
    713087630337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass100,008 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    894746689274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,006 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    874590608294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,002 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,002 miles
    Test number
    790967087144
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  21. Pass100,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    184228886122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 KGW

Does L2 KGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 KGW is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 KGW?
The MOT on L2 KGW is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 KGW done?
L2 KGW was recorded at 2,403 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026.
Has L2 KGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 KGW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 KGW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 7 times, first on 3 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L2 KGW find?
L2 KGW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all.

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