Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
V57 KWYMOT history
V57 KWY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,703 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 112,703 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,020 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V57 KWY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V57 KWY was last recorded at 112,703 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,176 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 527 miles
- Average per year
- 2,020 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,703 miles
- 2025 – 112,176 miles
- 2024 – 111,341 miles
- 2023 – 111,185 miles
- 2022 – 110,648 miles
- 2021 – 110,575 miles
- 2019 – 109,184 miles
- 2018 – 108,812 miles
- 2017 – 107,760 miles
- 2016 – 106,632 miles
- 2015 – 103,173 miles
- 2014 – 100,992 miles
- 2013 – 99,234 miles
- 2012 – 98,315 miles
- 2011 – 97,187 miles
- 2010 – 96,189 miles
- 2009 – 90,269 miles
- 2008 – 84,518 miles
- 2007 – 77,993 miles
- 2006 – 72,987 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,703 miles
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,703 miles (+527)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 112,703 miles
- Test number
- 923512410476
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass112,176 miles (+835)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 112,176 miles
- Test number
- 557084077735
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass111,341 miles (+156)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 111,341 miles
- Test number
- 552721547721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,185 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 111,185 miles
- Test number
- 435913019874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,185 miles (+537)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,185 miles
- Test number
- 410475679441
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass110,648 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 110,648 miles
- Test number
- 142985784004
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail110,647 miles (+72)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,647 miles
- Test number
- 564548679587
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass110,575 miles (+1,391)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 110,575 miles
- Test number
- 213795722691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,184 miles (+372)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 109,184 miles
- Test number
- 160759013600
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,812 miles (+1,052)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 108,812 miles
- Test number
- 418199815466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,760 miles (+1,128)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 107,760 miles
- Test number
- 409757707574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,632 miles (+3,459)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 106,632 miles
- Test number
- 153414491440
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySlight leak from offside inner hub seal
Pass103,173 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 103,173 miles
- Test number
- 619411495064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,172 miles (+2,180)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,172 miles
- Test number
- 227763685008
- FailureSeat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass100,992 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 100,992 miles
- Test number
- 336004424228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,234 miles (+919)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 99,234 miles
- Test number
- 306648603363
- NoteExhaust corroding
Pass98,315 miles (+1,128)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 98,315 miles
- Test number
- 689122312381
- NoteExhast corroding
Pass97,187 miles (+998)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 97,187 miles
- Test number
- 776226011336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,189 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 96,189 miles
- Test number
- 403846510472
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail96,180 miles (+5,911)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,180 miles
- Test number
- 812313990228
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,269 miles (+5,751)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 90,269 miles
- Test number
- 253806789239
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/sr xn/s/r tyres starting to crack
Pass84,518 miles (+6,525)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 84,518 miles
- Test number
- 332754488411
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass77,993 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 77,993 miles
- Test number
- 762119687263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,993 miles (+5,006)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,993 miles
- Test number
- 692609787235
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass72,987 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 72,987 miles
- Test number
- 882233446208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,987 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,987 miles
- Test number
- 703363446262
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSteering damper bush worn
Questions about V57 KWY
- Does V57 KWY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V57 KWY is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V57 KWY?
- The MOT on V57 KWY is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V57 KWY done?
- V57 KWY was recorded at 112,703 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,020 miles a year.
- Has V57 KWY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V57 KWY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on V57 KWY 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 V57 KWY find?
- V57 KWY passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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