Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc
L31 RKYMOT history
L31 RKY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,571 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 81,571 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,702 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 RKY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 22 Jul 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 RKY was last recorded at 81,571 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,715 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,856 miles
- Average per year
- 3,702 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,571 miles
- 2025 – 77,715 miles
- 2024 – 75,794 miles
- 2023 – 73,027 miles
- 2022 – 70,250 miles
- 2021 – 66,587 miles
- 2020 – 64,460 miles
- 2019 – 61,780 miles
- 2018 – 58,970 miles
- 2017 – 55,457 miles
- 2016 – 50,629 miles
- 2015 – 44,039 miles
- 2014 – 38,860 miles
- 2013 – 33,253 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,571 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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Horn not working
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,571 miles (+3,856)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 81,571 miles
- Test number
- 498043350448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,715 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 77,715 miles
- Test number
- 907975386350
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail77,715 miles (+1,921)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,715 miles
- Test number
- 376270724873
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,794 miles (+92)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 75,794 miles
- Test number
- 851499696429
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (Age 2010) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Gear box mounting split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm(Age 2010) (5.2.3 (e))
Fail75,702 miles (+2,675)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,702 miles
- Test number
- 474381927106
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (Age 2010) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Gear box mounting split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm(Age 2010) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,027 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 73,027 miles
- Test number
- 393867021430
- AdvisoryAge related rust and corrosion under vehicle. Front bumper rusty
Fail73,019 miles (+2,769)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,019 miles
- Test number
- 113751515788
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member holed and corroded (tow bar) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAge related rust and corrosion under vehicle Front bumper rusty
Pass70,250 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 70,250 miles
- Test number
- 910953853775
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))
Fail70,247 miles (+3,660)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,247 miles
- Test number
- 889555449722
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))
Pass66,587 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 66,587 miles
- Test number
- 124815350933
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail66,567 miles (+2,107)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,567 miles
- Test number
- 992260092887
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,460 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 64,460 miles
- Test number
- 682023754449
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail64,460 miles (+2,680)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,460 miles
- Test number
- 481464223592
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass61,780 miles (+2,810)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 61,780 miles
- Test number
- 836656972596
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass58,970 miles (+3,513)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 58,970 miles
- Test number
- 560742641937
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass55,457 miles (+4,828)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 55,457 miles
- Test number
- 494641822578
- AdvisoryO/s rear brake disc badly corroded on inner face
Pass50,629 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 50,629 miles
- Test number
- 881238812311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail50,629 miles (+6,590)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,629 miles
- Test number
- 922391542003
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass44,039 miles (+5,179)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 44,039 miles
- Test number
- 158517875191
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail38,860 miles (+5,607)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,860 miles
- Test number
- 329302234271
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass33,253 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 33,253 miles
- Test number
- 976278413256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 RKY
- Does L31 RKY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 RKY is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 RKY?
- The MOT on L31 RKY is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 RKY done?
- L31 RKY was recorded at 81,571 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,702 miles a year.
- Has L31 RKY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 RKY has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 RKY 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 L31 RKY find?
- L31 RKY passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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