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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V706 KWRMOT history

V706 KWR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

V706 KWR black 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,494 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V706 KWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V706 KWR was last recorded at 98,494 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,468 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
2,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,494 miles
  • 2025 – 96,833 miles
  • 2024 – 94,189 miles
  • 2023 – 91,442 miles
  • 2022 – 87,761 miles
  • 2021 – 84,245 miles
  • 2020 – 83,193 miles
  • 2019 – 81,993 miles
  • 2018 – 79,327 miles
  • 2017 – 76,879 miles
  • 2016 – 74,315 miles
  • 2015 – 71,944 miles
  • 2014 – 69,280 miles
  • 2013 – 66,094 miles
  • 2012 – 62,329 miles
  • 2011 – 59,771 miles
  • 2010 – 56,531 miles
  • 2009 – 52,963 miles
  • 2008 – 49,656 miles
  • 2007 – 46,071 miles
  • 2006 – 43,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,494 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Slight engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight gearbox oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,494 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,494 miles
    Test number
    244628599234
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,468 miles (+1,635)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    203486892376
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,833 miles (+2,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,833 miles
    Test number
    189632205051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,189 miles
    Test number
    928026315028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,189 miles (+2,747)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,189 miles
    Test number
    386960767110
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass91,442 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    862630559673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,761 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,761 miles
    Test number
    509470943270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,245 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,245 miles
    Test number
    406321093006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,193 miles
    Test number
    820640417684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,193 miles (+1,200)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,193 miles
    Test number
    683920863339
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass81,993 miles (+2,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,993 miles
    Test number
    113383554834
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sphere joint starting to leak
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass79,327 miles (+2,448)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    729288076205
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront diff input seal leaking
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox

  13. Pass76,879 miles (+2,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,879 miles
    Test number
    763872690471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine and gearbox

  14. Pass74,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    800325232696
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak

  15. Fail74,315 miles (+2,371)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    410782741918
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings X 2 marked areas (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak

  16. Pass71,944 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,944 miles
    Test number
    315225235125
    • NoteAll suspension coil springs corroded
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop om chassis missing
    • NoteVehicle rusty and corroded in many places

  17. Fail71,944 miles (+2,664)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,944 miles
    Test number
    727016525175
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll suspension coil springs corroded
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop om chassis missing
    • NoteVehicle rusty and corroded in many places

  18. Pass69,280 miles (+3,186)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    207611044472
    • NoteFront bumper corroding on inner section
    • NoteRear cross member starting to corrode

  19. Pass66,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,094 miles
    Test number
    356030033126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,094 miles (+3,765)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,094 miles
    Test number
    749350933195
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Pass62,329 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,329 miles
    Test number
    887637632147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,771 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,771 miles
    Test number
    448729731166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,531 miles (+3,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,531 miles
    Test number
    871560840151
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass52,963 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,963 miles
    Test number
    531011749106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,656 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,656 miles
    Test number
    850442648160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,071 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,071 miles
    Test number
    130432847107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,294 miles
    Test number
    503713646100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V706 KWR

Does V706 KWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V706 KWR is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V706 KWR?
The MOT on V706 KWR is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V706 KWR done?
V706 KWR was recorded at 98,494 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,789 miles a year.
Has V706 KWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V706 KWR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V706 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 V706 KWR find?
V706 KWR passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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