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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S785 KNLMOT history

S785 KNL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 273,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2022.

S785 KNL blue 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 24 Apr 2023
Mileage
273,163 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
10,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S785 KNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S785 KNL was last recorded at 273,163 miles on 25 Apr 2022, 1,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,534 miles · 12 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,629 miles
Average per year
10,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 273,163 miles
  • 2021 – 271,534 miles
  • 2020 – 268,448 miles
  • 2019 – 263,157 miles
  • 2018 – 256,687 miles
  • 2017 – 249,748 miles
  • 2016 – 244,321 miles
  • 2015 – 237,363 miles
  • 2014 – 233,249 miles
  • 2013 – 229,517 miles
  • 2012 – 219,274 miles
  • 2011 – 199,760 miles
  • 2010 – 179,599 miles
  • 2009 – 160,097 miles
  • 2008 – 139,407 miles
  • 2007 – 121,554 miles
  • 2006 – 103,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,163 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,163 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    273,163 miles
    Test number
    980302060950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass271,534 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    271,534 miles
    Test number
    925093473411
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail271,470 miles (+3,022)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,470 miles
    Test number
    267252557218
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings suspension shocker (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass268,448 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    268,448 miles
    Test number
    210331846938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail268,371 miles (+5,214)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,371 miles
    Test number
    172307258368
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass263,157 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    263,157 miles
    Test number
    798550115692
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail263,154 miles (+6,467)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,154 miles
    Test number
    322797607283
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Trailing arm mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Trailing Arm Mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass256,687 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    256,687 miles
    Test number
    639306644180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail256,683 miles (+6,935)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,683 miles
    Test number
    727358201238
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass249,748 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    249,748 miles
    Test number
    284251336617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail249,743 miles (+5,422)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,743 miles
    Test number
    470855977974
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass244,321 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    244,321 miles
    Test number
    492627430058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail244,318 miles (+6,955)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,318 miles
    Test number
    398944740314
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass237,363 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    237,363 miles
    Test number
    328383145023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail237,359 miles (+4,110)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,359 miles
    Test number
    265491645057
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass233,249 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    233,249 miles
    Test number
    137476064466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail233,246 miles (+3,729)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,246 miles
    Test number
    605105064030
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass229,517 miles (+51)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    229,517 miles
    Test number
    147544763463
    • NoteRear propshaft joint worn

  19. Fail229,466 miles (+10,192)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,466 miles
    Test number
    537991563066
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteRear propshaft joint worn

  20. Fail219,274 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,274 miles
    Test number
    278080762006
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass219,274 miles (+19,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    219,274 miles
    Test number
    696050562050
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass199,760 miles (+20,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    199,760 miles
    Test number
    619450761050
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass179,599 miles (+19,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    179,599 miles
    Test number
    551165250068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  24. Pass160,097 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    160,097 miles
    Test number
    524003939054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail159,792 miles (+20,385)8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,792 miles
    Test number
    560586829054
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT PROP JOINTS

  26. Pass139,407 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    139,407 miles
    Test number
    221112628083
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSTEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHTY WORN RUBBER BUSH

  27. Fail139,407 miles (+17,853)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,407 miles
    Test number
    614452028082
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSTEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHTY WORN RUBBER BUSH

  28. Pass121,554 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    121,554 miles
    Test number
    974359427004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail121,392 miles (+17,621)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,392 miles
    Test number
    572342827060
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRadius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass103,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    103,771 miles
    Test number
    622060126049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S785 KNL

Does S785 KNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S785 KNL expired on 24 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S785 KNL?
The MOT on S785 KNL expired on 24 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S785 KNL done?
S785 KNL was recorded at 273,163 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2022, an average of 10,418 miles a year.
Has S785 KNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S785 KNL has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S785 KNL 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 S785 KNL find?
S785 KNL passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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