
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
V68 KWWMOT history
V68 KWW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 193,436 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 193,436 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,022 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V68 KWW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V68 KWW was last recorded at 193,436 miles on 27 Apr 2023, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 193,345 miles · 14 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 91 miles
- Average per year
- 5,022 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 193,436 miles
- 2022 – 189,406 miles
- 2021 – 185,877 miles
- 2020 – 184,322 miles
- 2019 – 181,530 miles
- 2018 – 180,135 miles
- 2017 – 178,435 miles
- 2015 – 175,074 miles
- 2014 – 170,465 miles
- 2013 – 166,576 miles
- 2012 – 161,641 miles
- 2011 – 156,470 miles
- 2010 – 150,438 miles
- 2009 – 143,999 miles
- 2007 – 121,174 miles
- 2006 – 110,476 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,436 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 193,436 miles
- Test number
- 443472328388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,345 miles (+3,939)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,345 miles
- Test number
- 164174895744
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass189,406 miles (+3,529)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 189,406 miles
- Test number
- 828383223270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,877 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 185,877 miles
- Test number
- 419351510106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail185,877 miles (+1,555)6 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,877 miles
- Test number
- 570432108363
- MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass184,322 miles (+2,792)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 184,322 miles
- Test number
- 173860635571
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass181,530 miles (+1,395)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 181,530 miles
- Test number
- 990634496644
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass180,135 miles (+1,700)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 180,135 miles
- Test number
- 658246473029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,435 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 178,435 miles
- Test number
- 456445305363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,340 miles (+3,266)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,340 miles
- Test number
- 191773179818
- FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)
- FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near rear shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass175,074 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 175,074 miles
- Test number
- 577515141534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,066 miles (+4,601)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,066 miles
- Test number
- 914144939749
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis plus cross member (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass170,465 miles (+3,889)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 170,465 miles
- Test number
- 628003494299
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass166,576 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 166,576 miles
- Test number
- 528079583218
- AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Fail166,576 miles (+4,935)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,576 miles
- Test number
- 659669683211
- Repaired at testBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Pass161,641 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 161,641 miles
- Test number
- 178470592274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,606 miles (+5,136)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,606 miles
- Test number
- 338586382495
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Pass156,470 miles (+6,032)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 156,470 miles
- Test number
- 999856681249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,438 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,438 miles
- Test number
- 583201990269
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- NoteSurface corrosion on underside of vehicle
Pass150,438 miles (+6,439)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 150,438 miles
- Test number
- 904621190291
- NoteSurface corrosion on underside of vehicle
Pass143,999 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 143,999 miles
- Test number
- 304759759263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,999 miles (+22,825)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,999 miles
- Test number
- 301544259263
- FailureNearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Pass121,174 miles (+10,698)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 121,174 miles
- Test number
- 612025977258
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass110,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 110,476 miles
- Test number
- 570956996268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,476 miles9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,476 miles
- Test number
- 753882196261
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V68 KWW
- Does V68 KWW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V68 KWW expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V68 KWW?
- The MOT on V68 KWW expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V68 KWW done?
- V68 KWW was recorded at 193,436 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2023, an average of 5,022 miles a year.
- Has V68 KWW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V68 KWW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on V68 KWW 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 V68 KWW find?
- V68 KWW passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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