Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
V704 KWRMOT history
V704 KWR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,038 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 119,038 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,905 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V704 KWR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V704 KWR was last recorded at 119,038 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 119,034 miles · 5 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 4,905 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,038 miles
- 2025 – 116,299 miles
- 2024 – 112,362 miles
- 2023 – 106,148 miles
- 2022 – 98,155 miles
- 2020 – 92,459 miles
- 2019 – 87,487 miles
- 2018 – 83,725 miles
- 2017 – 77,963 miles
- 2016 – 71,067 miles
- 2015 – 64,403 miles
- 2014 – 56,966 miles
- 2013 – 51,277 miles
- 2012 – 45,755 miles
- 2011 – 38,907 miles
- 2010 – 30,827 miles
- 2009 – 22,424 miles
- 2008 – 20,621 miles
- 2007 – 19,008 miles
- 2006 – 17,931 miles
- 2005 – 15,723 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,038 miles
- AdvisoryAll body corodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,038 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 119,038 miles
- Test number
- 945800617219
- AdvisoryAll body coroded
Fail119,034 miles (+2,735)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,034 miles
- Test number
- 387726661891
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll body coroded
Pass116,299 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 116,299 miles
- Test number
- 891049071577
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail116,291 miles (+3,929)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,291 miles
- Test number
- 737594544394
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SHOCKABSORBER LOWER CUP (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SHOCKABSORBER LOWER CUP (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass112,362 miles (+6,214)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 112,362 miles
- Test number
- 893471047504
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass106,148 miles (+7,993)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 106,148 miles
- Test number
- 365109590501
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass98,155 miles (+5,696)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 98,155 miles
- Test number
- 717786087443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,459 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 92,459 miles
- Test number
- 214805160315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail92,456 miles (+4,969)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,456 miles
- Test number
- 150026463298
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass87,487 miles (+3,762)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 87,487 miles
- Test number
- 815934975320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,725 miles (+5,762)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 83,725 miles
- Test number
- 848547819536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,963 miles (+6,896)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 77,963 miles
- Test number
- 920136301560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,067 miles (+6,664)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 71,067 miles
- Test number
- 362309041435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,403 miles (+7,437)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 64,403 miles
- Test number
- 589171975411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,966 miles (+5,689)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 56,966 miles
- Test number
- 337228254480
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass51,277 miles (+5,522)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 51,277 miles
- Test number
- 595640473210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,755 miles (+6,848)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 45,755 miles
- Test number
- 396539972252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 38,907 miles
- Test number
- 785589961273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,905 miles (+8,078)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,905 miles
- Test number
- 619329761202
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureNearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass30,827 miles (+8,403)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 30,827 miles
- Test number
- 212591570228
- AdvisoryNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass22,424 miles (+1,803)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 22,424 miles
- Test number
- 891590089258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 20,621 miles
- Test number
- 322212138390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,621 miles (+1,613)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,621 miles
- Test number
- 623820938375
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- NoteReverse light smashed.
Pass19,008 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 19,008 miles
- Test number
- 884844637211
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail19,008 miles (+1,077)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,008 miles
- Test number
- 822983737261
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass17,931 miles (+2,208)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 17,931 miles
- Test number
- 363406836214
- NoteSlight play in offside track rod end. †Clutch pedal rubber worn. †
Pass15,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 15,723 miles
- Test number
- 421485255239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V704 KWR
- Does V704 KWR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V704 KWR is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V704 KWR?
- The MOT on V704 KWR is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V704 KWR done?
- V704 KWR was recorded at 119,038 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,905 miles a year.
- Has V704 KWR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V704 KWR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on V704 KWR 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 V704 KWR find?
- V704 KWR passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: all body coroded.
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