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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L57 KRFMOT history

L57 KRF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 196,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2024.

L57 KRF green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2025
Mileage
196,968 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2024
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L57 KRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L57 KRF was last recorded at 196,968 miles on 29 Jun 2024, 15,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,973 miles · 26 Oct 2017
Between the last two tests
15,995 miles
Average per year
4,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,968 miles
  • 2017 – 180,973 miles
  • 2015 – 163,488 miles
  • 2012 – 153,605 miles
  • 2011 – 150,367 miles
  • 2010 – 148,185 miles
  • 2009 – 147,864 miles
  • 2007 – 119,290 miles
  • 2006 – 105,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,968 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Central Rear A frame ball joint boot split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,968 miles (+15,995)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    196,968 miles
    Test number
    971946586940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,973 miles (+134)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    180,973 miles
    Test number
    917999618559
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear A frame ball joint boot split
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion rear of bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  3. Fail180,839 miles (+17,351)10 failures15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,839 miles
    Test number
    177206689619
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear A frame ball joint boot split
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion rear of bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre small cracks on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  4. Pass163,488 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    163,488 miles
    Test number
    480879175568
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on n/s and o/s.f caliper link pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Fail163,471 miles (+9,866)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,471 miles
    Test number
    303864378802
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureBrake disc contaminated by oil n/s and o/s /f brake discs contaminated with oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on n/s and o/s.f caliper link pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play slight play in n/s/f andn/s/r wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySharp edge on n/s/f side step

  6. Pass153,605 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    153,605 miles
    Test number
    996061802304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,564 miles (+3,197)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,564 miles
    Test number
    676763792214
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  8. Pass150,367 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    150,367 miles
    Test number
    897193521180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,328 miles (+2,143)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,328 miles
    Test number
    216397411408
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

  10. Pass148,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    148,185 miles
    Test number
    183692070462
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail148,185 miles (+321)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,185 miles
    Test number
    483222570032
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail147,864 miles (+28,574)8 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,864 miles
    Test number
    432705359024
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass119,290 miles (+13,773)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    119,290 miles
    Test number
    530273687089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,517 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,517 miles
    Test number
    184530116458
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass105,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    105,517 miles
    Test number
    211400316064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L57 KRF

Does L57 KRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L57 KRF expired on 28 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L57 KRF?
The MOT on L57 KRF expired on 28 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L57 KRF done?
L57 KRF was recorded at 196,968 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2024, an average of 4,952 miles a year.
Has L57 KRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L57 KRF has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on L57 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 L57 KRF find?
L57 KRF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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