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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V708 KAWMOT history

V708 KAW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 132,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

V708 KAW blue 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 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,072 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V708 KAW
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 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V708 KAW was last recorded at 132,072 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Aug 2007: 67,718 miles, lower than 69,869 miles on 21 Aug 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,072 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,072 miles
  • 2025 – 130,053 miles
  • 2024 – 127,526 miles
  • 2023 – 124,857 miles
  • 2022 – 122,307 miles
  • 2021 – 119,913 miles
  • 2020 – 116,734 miles
  • 2019 – 113,871 miles
  • 2018 – 110,679 miles
  • 2017 – 107,823 miles
  • 2016 – 104,491 miles
  • 2015 – 100,970 miles
  • 2014 – 97,756 miles
  • 2013 – 94,417 miles
  • 2012 – 89,786 miles
  • 2011 – 84,804 miles
  • 2010 – 79,779 miles
  • 2009 – 75,602 miles
  • 2008 – 71,345 miles
  • 2007 – 67,720 miles
  • 2006 – 69,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,072 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing seal deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front swivel housing has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rebound rubber area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,072 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,072 miles
    Test number
    285740180232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail132,072 miles (+2,019)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,072 miles
    Test number
    861280341962
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,053 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,053 miles
    Test number
    483960761969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing has slight seepage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rebound rubber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,053 miles (+2,527)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,053 miles
    Test number
    260996732866
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing has slight seepage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rebound rubber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,526 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,526 miles
    Test number
    637208829610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail127,526 miles (+2,669)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,526 miles
    Test number
    747503649676
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass124,857 miles (+2,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,857 miles
    Test number
    910155275094
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass122,307 miles (+12)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,307 miles
    Test number
    923976827584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f hub seal wet

  9. Fail122,295 miles (+2,382)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,295 miles
    Test number
    971789647688
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass119,913 miles (+3,179)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,913 miles
    Test number
    622299976570
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass116,734 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,734 miles
    Test number
    547914536875
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail116,723 miles (+2,852)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,723 miles
    Test number
    822774031248
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front arm end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass113,871 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,871 miles
    Test number
    890824600665
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  14. Fail113,859 miles (+3,180)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,859 miles
    Test number
    343122704480
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted upper retaining pin missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  15. Pass110,679 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    599059057629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,823 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,823 miles
    Test number
    138617810889
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn front prop rear u.j.
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake efficiency only just met

  17. Fail107,812 miles (+3,321)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,812 miles
    Test number
    896951729158
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s rear shockers bottom bushes (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn front prop rear u.j.
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake efficiency only just met

  18. Pass104,491 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,491 miles
    Test number
    397437297470
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake only just meets required percentage

  19. Fail104,491 miles (+3,521)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,491 miles
    Test number
    169133551545
    • FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake only just meets required percentage

  20. Pass100,970 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,970 miles
    Test number
    265051843558
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded remaining steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail100,952 miles (+3,196)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,952 miles
    Test number
    957800715244
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  22. Pass97,756 miles (+16)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,756 miles
    Test number
    237635434269
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre cracking

  23. Fail97,740 miles (+3,323)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,740 miles
    Test number
    807285624299
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre cracking

  24. Pass94,417 miles (+4,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,417 miles
    Test number
    997674033213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass89,786 miles (+4,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,786 miles
    Test number
    879485932227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass84,804 miles (+5,025)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,804 miles
    Test number
    127889021284
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  27. Pass79,779 miles (+4,177)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    150490430237
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  28. Pass75,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,602 miles
    Test number
    631682339290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail75,602 miles (+4,257)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,602 miles
    Test number
    184922539258
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass71,345 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    71,345 miles
    Test number
    851745938257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail71,329 miles (+3,609)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,329 miles
    Test number
    461173538275
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass67,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,720 miles
    Test number
    120909827295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail67,718 miles (-2,151)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,718 miles
    Test number
    160619927254
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  34. Pass69,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,869 miles
    Test number
    214853436215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V708 KAW

Does V708 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V708 KAW is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V708 KAW?
The MOT on V708 KAW is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V708 KAW done?
V708 KAW was recorded at 132,072 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 3,118 miles a year.
Has V708 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V708 KAW has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V708 KAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V708 KAW find?
V708 KAW passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front swivel housing seal deteriorated; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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