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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S73 KFRMOT history

S73 KFR is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

S73 KFR white 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 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
124,088 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 KFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 KFR was last recorded at 124,088 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2012: 107,724 miles, lower than 114,087 miles on 14 Oct 2011.
  • 9 Jan 2017: 123,259 miles, lower than 143,016 miles on 28 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,088 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,088 miles
  • 2017 – 123,259 miles
  • 2015 – 143,016 miles
  • 2014 – 117,342 miles
  • 2013 – 113,181 miles
  • 2012 – 107,724 miles
  • 2011 – 114,087 miles
  • 2010 – 109,861 miles
  • 2009 – 104,662 miles
  • 2008 – 99,159 miles
  • 2007 – 90,783 miles
  • 2006 – 85,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,088 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,088 miles
    Test number
    794242041704
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,088 miles (+829)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,088 miles
    Test number
    485353549640
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,259 miles (-19,757)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,259 miles
    Test number
    392355508011
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all three (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  4. Pass143,016 miles (+25,674)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    143,016 miles
    Test number
    664265168105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,342 miles (+4,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,342 miles
    Test number
    267038844273
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  6. Pass113,181 miles (+5,457)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    113,181 miles
    Test number
    806918083236
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear crossmember is slightly corroded

  7. Pass107,724 miles (-6,363)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    107,724 miles
    Test number
    139118262285
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear crossmember is corroded

  8. Pass114,087 miles (+4,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    114,087 miles
    Test number
    357967381230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  9. Pass109,861 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    109,861 miles
    Test number
    930224060282
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  10. Fail109,848 miles (+5,186)5 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,848 miles
    Test number
    934473750277
    • DangerousBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • DangerousRear p/ shaft rear u/j has excess wear
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  11. Pass104,662 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    104,662 miles
    Test number
    784578889259
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/f, and both rear tyres are starting to perish

  12. Fail104,661 miles (+5,502)5 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,661 miles
    Test number
    432945779202
    • DangerousFront Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/f, and both rear tyres are starting to perish

  13. Pass99,159 miles (+8,376)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,159 miles
    Test number
    623750958276
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteTyres are perrishing

  14. Pass90,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    374052027132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,783 miles (+4,968)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    581622427153
    • FailureNearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  16. Pass85,815 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,815 miles
    Test number
    682328936124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,796 miles7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,796 miles
    Test number
    362920936176
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S73 KFR

Does S73 KFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 KFR expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 KFR?
The MOT on S73 KFR expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 KFR done?
S73 KFR was recorded at 124,088 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 2,278 miles a year.
Has S73 KFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 KFR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S73 KFR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S73 KFR find?
S73 KFR passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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