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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.

V686 KAW red 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass144,228 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass144,228 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,228 miles
    Test number
    524325512519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,342 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,342 miles
    Test number
    868813394589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass134,755 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,755 miles
    Test number
    370970986281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. Pass117,029 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,029 miles
    Test number
    116750631608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass101,438 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    236008624096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,028 miles
    Test number
    185253723417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass78,319 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,319 miles
    Test number
    504755069393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,071 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,071 miles
    Test number
    371867558387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,374 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,374 miles
    Test number
    220434908031
    • NoteADVISE NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED
  25. 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
  26. Pass61,249 miles (+7,913)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,249 miles
    Test number
    990344507012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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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