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Land Rover Defender

Orange · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V711 KWRMOT history

V711 KWR is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 56,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

V711 KWR orange 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 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
56,721 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V711 KWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V711 KWR was last recorded at 56,721 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 1,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2013: 34,531 miles, lower than 147,161 miles on 7 Dec 2012.

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
55,432 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,721 miles
  • 2024 – 55,432 miles
  • 2023 – 53,681 miles
  • 2022 – 51,622 miles
  • 2020 – 37,333 miles
  • 2018 – 37,321 miles
  • 2016 – 36,784 miles
  • 2015 – 36,458 miles
  • 2014 – 35,634 miles
  • 2013 – 34,531 miles
  • 2012 – 147,161 miles
  • 2011 – 141,488 miles
  • 2010 – 137,025 miles
  • 2009 – 131,521 miles
  • 2008 – 129,215 miles
  • 2007 – 113,027 miles
  • 2006 – 98,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,721 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front swivel joints are greasy
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential is oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,721 miles (+1,289)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    56,721 miles
    Test number
    198639223915
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front swivel joints are greasy
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential is oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass55,432 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    485084898796
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front swivel joints greasy
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail55,432 miles (+1,751)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    309337102851
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front swivel joints greasy
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass53,681 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,681 miles
    Test number
    927633880635
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front swivel joint greasy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail53,681 miles (+2,059)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,681 miles
    Test number
    258975205944
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front swivel joint greasy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass51,622 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,622 miles
    Test number
    716015723817
    • AdvisoryFront swivel hubs oily and greasy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail51,622 miles3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,622 miles
    Test number
    459542206199
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel hubs oily and greasy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    397180491640
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront N/S & O/S Swivel hubs greasy/leaking
    • AdvisoryMillage not present
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust front joint corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres have multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. FailMileage not read1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    924589363874
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront N/S & O/S Swivel hubs greasy/leaking
    • AdvisoryFront panhad rod O/S bolt slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryMillage not present
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust front joint corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres have multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass37,333 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,333 miles
    Test number
    534321546252
    • AdvisoryFront n/s+o/s swivel hubs have dampness
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Fail37,321 miles (+537)16 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,321 miles
    Test number
    498783989203
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer chassis (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front body mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis heavily corroded
  12. Pass36,784 miles (+326)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,784 miles
    Test number
    819702502071
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding
  13. Pass36,458 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,458 miles
    Test number
    313394903766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis corroding
  14. Fail36,451 miles (+817)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    457466548645
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking over chassis rail to OSF steel pipe burst (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Flexy to NSF wheel not secured to chassis. (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis holed (x3) Outside, underside. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis holed (x2) Inside (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisorySlight play in front king pins.
  15. Pass35,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,634 miles
    Test number
    738248634322
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Fail35,634 miles (+1,103)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,634 miles
    Test number
    459366434419
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Pass34,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,531 miles
    Test number
    406141833413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,531 miles (-112,630)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,531 miles
    Test number
    438060433375
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  19. Pass147,161 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    147,161 miles
    Test number
    426392042486
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s & o/s inner + outer chassis corroding.
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear chassis corroding by tow bar mount.
    • NoteN/s rear brake disc slightly pitted
  20. Fail147,161 miles (+5,673)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,161 miles
    Test number
    546459932355
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureTowbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s & o/s inner + outer chassis corroding.
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear chassis corroding by tow bar mount.
    • NoteN/s rear brake disc slightly pitted
  21. Pass141,488 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    141,488 miles
    Test number
    658436111397
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRust under car
  22. Fail141,488 miles (+4,463)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,488 miles
    Test number
    629332111398
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRust under car
  23. Pass137,025 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    137,025 miles
    Test number
    294439910340
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFan belt starting to shred
    • NoteSlight play on steering damper bush
  24. Fail137,025 miles (+5,504)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,025 miles
    Test number
    543489310319
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFan belt starting to shred
    • NoteSlight play on steering damper bush
  25. Pass131,521 miles (+2,306)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    131,521 miles
    Test number
    224649089246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
  26. Fail129,215 miles (+16,188)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,215 miles
    Test number
    224735658170
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  27. Pass113,027 miles (+14,804)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    113,027 miles
    Test number
    160193627159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass98,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    98,223 miles
    Test number
    424198236106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail98,223 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,223 miles
    Test number
    312126836132
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about V711 KWR

Does V711 KWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V711 KWR is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V711 KWR?
The MOT on V711 KWR is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V711 KWR done?
V711 KWR was recorded at 56,721 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
Has V711 KWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V711 KWR has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V711 KWR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V711 KWR find?
V711 KWR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; coil spring corroded all; n/s & o/s front swivel joints are greasy, and 3 more.

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