Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
L40 KCYMOT history
L40 KCY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,525 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 150,525 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,248 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 KCY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 KCY was last recorded at 150,525 miles on 27 May 2026, 704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 149,821 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 704 miles
- Average per year
- 3,248 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,525 miles
- 2025 – 149,821 miles
- 2024 – 149,124 miles
- 2022 – 148,022 miles
- 2021 – 148,009 miles
- 2019 – 148,005 miles
- 2018 – 147,990 miles
- 2017 – 147,933 miles
- 2016 – 147,314 miles
- 2015 – 145,337 miles
- 2014 – 141,449 miles
- 2013 – 138,053 miles
- 2012 – 135,611 miles
- 2011 – 132,439 miles
- 2010 – 127,451 miles
- 2009 – 119,630 miles
- 2008 – 108,447 miles
- 2007 – 98,972 miles
- 2006 – 92,702 miles
- 2005 – 83,612 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,525 miles
- MinorNearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering damper misting with oil.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker cone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker mounting cone
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker mounting cone
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,525 miles (+704)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 150,525 miles
- Test number
- 427188512075
- MinorNearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering damper misting with oil.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker cone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,821 miles (+697)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 149,821 miles
- Test number
- 651116328061
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker mounting cone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker mounting cone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,124 miles (+1,102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 149,124 miles
- Test number
- 916516903831
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker mounting cone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker mounting cone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 148,022 miles
- Test number
- 744525412901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,022 miles (+13)4 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,022 miles
- Test number
- 872968093015
- DangerousCentral Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diff seal spraying on tyres (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass148,009 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 148,009 miles
- Test number
- 619454377237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass148,005 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 148,005 miles
- Test number
- 591999849993
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tail light is starting to discolor
Pass147,990 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 147,990 miles
- Test number
- 140440124110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail147,990 miles (+57)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,990 miles
- Test number
- 445079714539
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting section of rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass147,933 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 147,933 miles
- Test number
- 217485406355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (2.4.A.3)
Fail147,933 miles (+619)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,933 miles
- Test number
- 588146359894
- FailureFront Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn rear joint worn to excess (2.5.C.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (2.4.A.3)
Pass147,314 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 147,314 miles
- Test number
- 464789595809
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Fail147,314 miles (+1,977)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,314 miles
- Test number
- 700119875415
- FailureRear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Pass145,337 miles (+3,888)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 145,337 miles
- Test number
- 454089867568
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (2.4.A.3)
Pass141,449 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 141,449 miles
- Test number
- 746555724399
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Fail141,449 miles (+3,396)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,449 miles
- Test number
- 817638514382
- FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass138,053 miles (+2,442)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 138,053 miles
- Test number
- 366645203331
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass135,611 miles (+3,172)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 135,611 miles
- Test number
- 105160092239
- NoteRear high vis brake light not working
Pass132,439 miles (+4,988)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 132,439 miles
- Test number
- 448879111393
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass127,451 miles (+7,821)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 127,451 miles
- Test number
- 233385700306
- NoteOil leak
Pass119,630 miles (+11,183)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 119,630 miles
- Test number
- 240913409361
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNoted fox mascot mounted on bonnet
Pass108,447 miles (+9,475)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 108,447 miles
- Test number
- 521136278214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSteering drop arm ball joint cover split
Pass98,972 miles (+6,270)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 98,972 miles
- Test number
- 773828267219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,702 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,702 miles
- Test number
- 203825286231
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass92,702 miles (+9,090)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 92,702 miles
- Test number
- 632745886241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 83,612 miles
- Test number
- 753733295279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,612 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,612 miles
- Test number
- 490072195230
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Questions about L40 KCY
- Does L40 KCY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KCY is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 KCY?
- The MOT on L40 KCY is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 KCY done?
- L40 KCY was recorded at 150,525 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,248 miles a year.
- Has L40 KCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 KCY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on L40 KCY 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 L40 KCY find?
- L40 KCY passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside cab steps insecure; nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside cab steps insecure, and 5 more.
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