Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L59 RKWMOT history
L59 RKW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 162,688 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 162,688 km
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,205 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L59 RKW
- 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
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L59 RKW was last recorded at 162,688 km on 13 May 2026, 9,890 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 152,798 km · 22 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,890 km
- Average per year
- 3,205 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,688 km
- 2023 – 152,798 km
- 2022 – 150,525 km
- 2021 – 148,545 km
- 2020 – 146,122 km
- 2014 – 123,252 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,688 km
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
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 slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,688 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 162,688 km
- Test number
- 535843139070
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass158,333 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 158,333 miles
- Test number
- 171008405431
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail158,332 miles (+2,686)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,332 miles
- Test number
- 826944824120
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass155,646 miles (+8)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2025
- Odometer
- 155,646 miles
- Test number
- 869165962136
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail155,638 miles3 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,638 miles
- Test number
- 442267413656
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass152,798 km (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2024
- Odometer
- 152,798 km
- Test number
- 829867432856
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,781 km (+2,256)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,781 km
- Test number
- 491711397749
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass150,525 km (+1,980)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 150,525 km
- Test number
- 710732676238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,545 km (+2,423)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 148,545 km
- Test number
- 575552203790
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass146,122 km (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 146,122 km
- Test number
- 119728132114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,106 km2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,106 km
- Test number
- 655879976714
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass141,863 miles (+2,372)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 141,863 miles
- Test number
- 782861136653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,491 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 139,491 miles
- Test number
- 382295190331
- AdvisoryNearside Front foot well corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryEngine showing signs of wear/oily
- AdvisoryFront pipe to manifold slight exhaust blow
- AdvisoryFront propshaft rear uj worn
- AdvisoryRear propshaft uj worn
- AdvisorySlight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Fail139,491 miles (+2,693)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,491 miles
- Test number
- 537214191768
- FailureCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front foot well corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryEngine showing signs of wear/oily
- AdvisoryFront pipe to manifold slight exhaust blow
- AdvisoryFront propshaft rear uj worn
- AdvisoryRear propshaft uj worn
- AdvisorySlight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Pass136,798 miles (+43)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 136,798 miles
- Test number
- 861001521015
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished in sidewall
- AdvisoryO/s/r driveshaft missing bolt from flang
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Fail136,755 miles (+5,049)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,755 miles
- Test number
- 220617781479
- FailureFuel system component leaking diesel pump leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished in sidewall
- AdvisoryO/s/r driveshaft missing bolt from flang
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Pass131,706 miles (+3,064)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 131,706 miles
- Test number
- 867248723816
- AdvisoryOffside Rear half shaft bolt missing
Pass128,642 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 128,642 miles
- Test number
- 339754215012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,642 miles1 failure3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,642 miles
- Test number
- 347594715045
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass123,252 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 123,252 km
- Test number
- 456082524026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,252 km1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,252 km
- Test number
- 479462724050
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Questions about L59 RKW
- Does L59 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L59 RKW is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L59 RKW?
- The MOT on L59 RKW is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L59 RKW done?
- L59 RKW was recorded at 162,688 km at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 3,205 km a year.
- Has L59 RKW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L59 RKW has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L59 RKW 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 L59 RKW find?
- L59 RKW passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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