
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
V686 KAWMOT history
V686 KAW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,228 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 144,228 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,386 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V686 KAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V686 KAW was last recorded at 144,228 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,342 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,886 miles
- Average per year
- 4,386 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,228 miles
- 2025 – 142,342 miles
- 2024 – 140,848 miles
- 2023 – 140,221 miles
- 2021 – 139,453 miles
- 2020 – 134,755 miles
- 2019 – 128,609 miles
- 2018 – 122,805 miles
- 2017 – 117,029 miles
- 2016 – 110,133 miles
- 2015 – 105,153 miles
- 2014 – 101,438 miles
- 2013 – 97,028 miles
- 2012 – 90,178 miles
- 2011 – 84,363 miles
- 2009 – 78,319 miles
- 2008 – 72,071 miles
- 2007 – 61,249 miles
- 2005 – 53,336 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,228 miles (+1,886)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 144,228 miles
- Test number
- 524325512519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,342 miles (+1,494)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 142,342 miles
- Test number
- 868813394589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,848 miles (+31)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 140,848 miles
- Test number
- 266869888689
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail140,817 miles (+596)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,817 miles
- Test number
- 891808616760
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened turret holed (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
Pass140,221 miles (+768)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2024
- Odometer
- 140,221 miles
- Test number
- 565064310587
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
- AdvisoryWelding repair to underside
Pass139,453 miles (+1)21 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 139,453 miles
- Test number
- 284034005884
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (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 short hoses from caliper too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged still functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front body mount been welded/repaired then undersealed
- AdvisoryNearside Front foot well / bulk head badly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis inside spring hanger severely corroded will require repair very soon
- 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 short hoses from caliper too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front body mount badly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front sun visor has been repaired using Velcro secure and still operational
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount missing exhaust held on with wire still secure and no exhaust leaks (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear chassis has multiple welding repairs covered with underseal
- AdvisoryVehicle has been wax oiled/undersealed
Fail139,452 miles (+4,697)3 dangerous8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,452 miles
- Test number
- 114265565582
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis corroded by spring hanger and rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor not secure (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front foot well/bulk head corroded
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear of chassis corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle has been undersealed
Pass134,755 miles (+6,146)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 134,755 miles
- Test number
- 370970986281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,609 miles (+109)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 128,609 miles
- Test number
- 273010963889
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySpare wheel removed from rear door for retest
Fail128,500 miles (+5,695)15 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,500 miles
- Test number
- 707229067855
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Outer face of rear crossmemeber and underneath (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor drops down into view (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Spare wheel carrier insecure Rear door corroded (6.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Tailgate corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass122,805 miles (+5,776)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 122,805 miles
- Test number
- 929064477369
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass117,029 miles (+6,896)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 117,029 miles
- Test number
- 116750631608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,133 miles (+4,980)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 110,133 miles
- Test number
- 386762027764
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,153 miles (+3,715)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 105,153 miles
- Test number
- 856351445041
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass101,438 miles (+4,410)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 101,438 miles
- Test number
- 236008624096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 97,028 miles
- Test number
- 185253723417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,028 miles (+6,850)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,028 miles
- Test number
- 487323523045
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass90,178 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 90,178 miles
- Test number
- 227738012082
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail90,178 miles (+5,815)5 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,178 miles
- Test number
- 525967912031
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass84,363 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 84,363 miles
- Test number
- 705157701029
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail84,363 miles (+6,044)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,363 miles
- Test number
- 438487901095
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass78,319 miles (+6,248)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 78,319 miles
- Test number
- 504755069393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,071 miles (+4,697)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 72,071 miles
- Test number
- 371867558387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,374 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 67,374 miles
- Test number
- 220434908031
- NoteADVISE NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED
Fail67,374 miles (+6,125)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,374 miles
- Test number
- 321884308014
- Repaired at testCentre Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
- NoteADVISE NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED
Pass61,249 miles (+7,913)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 61,249 miles
- Test number
- 990344507012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,336 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 53,336 miles
- Test number
- 783672365377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V686 KAW
- Does V686 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V686 KAW is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V686 KAW?
- The MOT on V686 KAW is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V686 KAW done?
- V686 KAW was recorded at 144,228 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,386 miles a year.
- Has V686 KAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V686 KAW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on V686 KAW 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 V686 KAW find?
- V686 KAW passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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