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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

V20 KDSMOT history

V20 KDS is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 42,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

V20 KDS black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
42,030 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 KDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 KDS was last recorded at 42,030 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 4,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,505 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,525 miles
Average per year
1,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,030 miles
  • 2025 – 37,505 miles
  • 2024 – 37,237 miles
  • 2023 – 36,474 miles
  • 2022 – 35,750 miles
  • 2021 – 34,954 miles
  • 2019 – 34,070 miles
  • 2018 – 33,360 miles
  • 2017 – 32,761 miles
  • 2016 – 31,005 miles
  • 2015 – 27,830 miles
  • 2014 – 25,106 miles
  • 2013 – 20,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,030 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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,030 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    42,030 miles
    Test number
    931022737880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,505 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    37,505 miles
    Test number
    278968629951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,237 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    37,237 miles
    Test number
    943255096452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,474 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    36,474 miles
    Test number
    998788920028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail36,471 miles (+721)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    602700766437
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  6. Pass35,750 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    35,750 miles
    Test number
    726299566143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,954 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    34,954 miles
    Test number
    373271073193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,946 miles (+876)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,946 miles
    Test number
    368393170314
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass34,070 miles (+710)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,070 miles
    Test number
    917356807484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass33,360 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,360 miles
    Test number
    274782442958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail33,360 miles (+599)3 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,360 miles
    Test number
    689036325967
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass32,761 miles (+1,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,761 miles
    Test number
    756404271934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass31,005 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,005 miles
    Test number
    503756397984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,051 miles
    Test number
    998652091601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,042 miles (+1,212)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,042 miles
    Test number
    251981720874
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass27,830 miles (+2,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,830 miles
    Test number
    786502005085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  17. Pass25,106 miles (+4,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,106 miles
    Test number
    346502804051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  18. Pass20,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,459 miles
    Test number
    185382103074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about V20 KDS

Does V20 KDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 KDS is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 KDS?
The MOT on V20 KDS is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 KDS done?
V20 KDS was recorded at 42,030 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,620 miles a year.
Has V20 KDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 KDS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V20 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 V20 KDS find?
V20 KDS passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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