Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
R389 KDSMOT history
R389 KDS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 15,067 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 15,067 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 5
- 4 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,722 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R389 KDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 21 Oct 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R389 KDS was last recorded at 15,067 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 8,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 6,970 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,097 miles
- Average per year
- 7,722 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 15,067 miles
- 2025 – 6,970 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
5 tests since 21 Sept 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass15,067 miles (+8,097)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 15,067 miles
- Test number
- 801035534948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 6,970 miles
- Test number
- 212162578020
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 725183294692
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential and both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,908 km (+59)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 157,908 km
- Test number
- 772109342337
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,849 km4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,849 km
- Test number
- 169583611938
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cab (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both rears) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndercarriage has been undersealed
Questions about R389 KDS
- Does R389 KDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 KDS is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R389 KDS?
- The MOT on R389 KDS is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R389 KDS done?
- R389 KDS was recorded at 15,067 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 7,722 miles a year.
- Has R389 KDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R389 KDS has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on R389 KDS 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 R389 KDS find?
- R389 KDS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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