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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

V5 KFCMOT history

V5 KFC is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

V5 KFC grey 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 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,525 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 KFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 KFC was last recorded at 172,525 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 10,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,718 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,807 miles
Average per year
7,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,525 miles
  • 2025 – 161,718 miles
  • 2024 – 153,397 miles
  • 2023 – 151,498 miles
  • 2022 – 148,901 miles
  • 2021 – 140,007 miles
  • 2020 – 139,639 miles
  • 2019 – 137,379 miles
  • 2018 – 131,113 miles
  • 2017 – 120,709 miles
  • 2016 – 107,999 miles
  • 2015 – 94,825 miles
  • 2014 – 88,354 miles
  • 2013 – 82,677 miles
  • 2012 – 74,641 miles
  • 2011 – 65,834 miles
  • 2010 – 57,231 miles
  • 2009 – 48,467 miles
  • 2008 – 39,459 miles
  • 2007 – 30,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,525 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front hub seals both damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,525 miles
    Test number
    410542952169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail172,515 miles (+10,797)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,515 miles
    Test number
    781383809357
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass161,718 miles (+8,321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    161,718 miles
    Test number
    780099067273
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at the front at the wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,397 miles (+1,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,397 miles
    Test number
    317626232800
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass151,498 miles (+2,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,498 miles
    Test number
    104701538094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass148,901 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,901 miles
    Test number
    485190360444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,890 miles (+8,883)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,890 miles
    Test number
    975086392414
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam wear in the swivel pin (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal n/s front slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass140,007 miles (+368)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    140,007 miles
    Test number
    842300479281
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front swivel hub seal starting to leak

  9. Pass139,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,639 miles
    Test number
    779410897677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

  10. Fail139,639 miles (+2,260)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,639 miles
    Test number
    437808819783
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

  11. Pass137,379 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,379 miles
    Test number
    789562558601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals both damp

  12. Fail137,369 miles (+6,256)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,369 miles
    Test number
    605394272039
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to n/s front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals both damp

  13. Pass131,113 miles (+10,404)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,113 miles
    Test number
    966311499110
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front hub seals damp

  14. Pass120,709 miles (+12,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,709 miles
    Test number
    605913036458
    • AdvisoryO/s andn/s front swivel hub seals starting to leak

  15. Pass107,999 miles (+13,174)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,999 miles
    Test number
    883042036161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,825 miles (+6,471)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    589426695125
    • NoteCentre brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake disks slightly worn
    • NoteRear chassis rail has slight corrosion

  17. Pass88,354 miles (+5,677)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,354 miles
    Test number
    189729574156
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  18. Pass82,677 miles (+8,036)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,677 miles
    Test number
    586442893197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front coil spring corroded
    • NoteNearside sidestep corroded (sharp edges)
    • NoteOffside front coil spring corroded
    • NoteOffside sidestep corroded (sharp edges)

  19. Pass74,641 miles (+8,807)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,641 miles
    Test number
    287283592466
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass65,834 miles (+8,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,834 miles
    Test number
    975409091198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass57,231 miles (+8,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,231 miles
    Test number
    520502600291
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass48,467 miles (+9,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,467 miles
    Test number
    420760799158
    • NoteCrack in windowscreen outside zone

  23. Pass39,459 miles (+9,108)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,459 miles
    Test number
    690163998199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,351 miles
    Test number
    434361997189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 KFC

Does V5 KFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 KFC is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 KFC?
The MOT on V5 KFC is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 KFC done?
V5 KFC was recorded at 172,525 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 7,477 miles a year.
Has V5 KFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 KFC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 KFC 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 V5 KFC find?
V5 KFC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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