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Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V709 KWRMOT history

V709 KWR is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

V709 KWR silver 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 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,960 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V709 KWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V709 KWR was last recorded at 101,960 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2007: 74,288 miles, lower than 638,882 miles on 26 Apr 2006.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,515 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,960 miles
  • 2025 – 101,515 miles
  • 2023 – 101,073 miles
  • 2022 – 100,089 miles
  • 2021 – 98,929 miles
  • 2020 – 97,940 miles
  • 2019 – 97,345 miles
  • 2018 – 96,348 miles
  • 2017 – 95,063 miles
  • 2016 – 94,144 miles
  • 2015 – 92,898 miles
  • 2014 – 91,094 miles
  • 2013 – 89,511 miles
  • 2012 – 87,235 miles
  • 2011 – 85,244 miles
  • 2010 – 82,239 miles
  • 2009 – 79,120 miles
  • 2008 – 76,777 miles
  • 2007 – 74,288 miles
  • 2006 – 638,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,960 miles
  • AdvisoryHorn mounted in a different place but signed
  • AdvisorySlight corrossion inner wing brake pipes o/sw n/s

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front swivel balls leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,960 miles (+445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,960 miles
    Test number
    674575267726
    • AdvisoryHorn mounted in a different place but signed
    • AdvisorySlight corrossion inner wing brake pipes o/sw n/s
  2. Pass101,515 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,515 miles
    Test number
    243322927736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,073 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,073 miles
    Test number
    827682245523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,089 miles (+1,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,089 miles
    Test number
    407698233112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass98,929 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,929 miles
    Test number
    391063137463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,940 miles (+595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,940 miles
    Test number
    956475046039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel balls leaking
  7. Pass97,345 miles (+997)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,345 miles
    Test number
    638137613978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryAll rubber dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel balls leaking
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak form gearbox
  8. Pass96,348 miles (+1,285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,348 miles
    Test number
    364893460151
    • AdvisoryO/S front swivel slight seeping of oil
    • AdvisoryAll steering arm dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  9. Pass95,063 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,063 miles
    Test number
    174676588507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,144 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,144 miles
    Test number
    329327545352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,898 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,898 miles
    Test number
    719737375139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,094 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,094 miles
    Test number
    896822734115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,511 miles (+2,276)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    106178433135
    • NoteO/s rear reflector deteriorating
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering box
  14. Pass87,235 miles (+1,991)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,235 miles
    Test number
    666196432115
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHorn on switch
  15. Pass85,244 miles (+3,005)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    297024131429
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOffside swivel ball leaking slightly
  16. Pass82,239 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,239 miles
    Test number
    284138820435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,120 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,120 miles
    Test number
    261426229471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,777 miles (+2,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,777 miles
    Test number
    422392718158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  19. Pass74,288 miles (-564,594)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,288 miles
    Test number
    321471707114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass638,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    638,882 miles
    Test number
    444667916168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V709 KWR

Does V709 KWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V709 KWR is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V709 KWR?
The MOT on V709 KWR is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V709 KWR done?
V709 KWR was recorded at 101,960 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026.
Has V709 KWR ever failed its MOT?
No. V709 KWR has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V709 KWR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V709 KWR find?
V709 KWR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: horn mounted in a different place but signed; slight corrossion inner wing brake pipes o/sw n/s.

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