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White and Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V730 KOEMOT history

V730 KOE is a white and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

V730 KOE white 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 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
168,010 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V730 KOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V730 KOE was last recorded at 168,010 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 1,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,829 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,181 miles
Average per year
4,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,010 miles
  • 2025 – 166,829 miles
  • 2024 – 165,605 miles
  • 2021 – 164,329 miles
  • 2019 – 164,081 miles
  • 2018 – 163,616 miles
  • 2017 – 163,286 miles
  • 2016 – 159,828 miles
  • 2014 – 151,559 miles
  • 2013 – 138,855 miles
  • 2012 – 132,866 miles
  • 2011 – 121,949 miles
  • 2010 – 111,819 miles
  • 2009 – 102,983 miles
  • 2007 – 89,236 miles
  • 2006 – 81,210 miles
  • 2005 – 74,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,010 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVarious place welded and undersealed

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,010 miles (+1,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    168,010 miles
    Test number
    401741013454
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious place welded and undersealed

  2. Pass166,829 miles (+1,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,829 miles
    Test number
    938303009007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryVarious places welded and undersealed

  3. Pass165,605 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,605 miles
    Test number
    333633533121
    • AdvisoryOffside outrigger corroded

  4. Pass164,329 miles (+20)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    164,329 miles
    Test number
    348268094378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has been under sealed.

  5. Fail164,309 miles (+228)1 dangerous8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,309 miles
    Test number
    645531402972
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod 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 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has been under sealed.

  6. Pass164,081 miles (+465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,081 miles
    Test number
    582088682788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass163,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    163,616 miles
    Test number
    477578080367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail163,616 miles (+330)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,616 miles
    Test number
    637141729666
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass163,286 miles (+3,458)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,286 miles
    Test number
    974470614220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger rusty-2 places
    • AdvisoryOffside Front out rigger rusty
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint cover deteriorated

  10. Pass159,828 miles (+8,269)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    159,828 miles
    Test number
    625567878659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass151,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    151,559 miles
    Test number
    419695144324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail151,559 miles (+3,790)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,559 miles
    Test number
    928675444313
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass147,769 miles (+8,914)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    147,769 miles
    Test number
    389056954175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,855 miles (+5,989)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    138,855 miles
    Test number
    198769873189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass132,866 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    132,866 miles
    Test number
    868256482108
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail132,777 miles (+10,828)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,777 miles
    Test number
    526648272145
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass121,949 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    121,949 miles
    Test number
    999379471123
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHandbrake travel near maximum
    • NoteSlight grease leak @ tractor seals

  18. Fail121,949 miles (+10,130)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,949 miles
    Test number
    576169171144
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHandbrake travel near maximum
    • NoteSlight grease leak @ tractor seals

  19. Pass111,819 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    111,819 miles
    Test number
    562653480159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,818 miles (+8,835)1 dangerous12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,818 miles
    Test number
    191566470100
    • DangerousNearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

  21. Pass102,983 miles (+13,747)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    102,983 miles
    Test number
    181627399402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    89,236 miles
    Test number
    374048077402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    983357277209
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass81,210 miles (+7,061)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,210 miles
    Test number
    990869596250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    74,149 miles
    Test number
    273645865271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V730 KOE

Does V730 KOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V730 KOE is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V730 KOE?
The MOT on V730 KOE is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V730 KOE done?
V730 KOE was recorded at 168,010 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 4,449 miles a year.
Has V730 KOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V730 KOE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2021.
Has the mileage on V730 KOE 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 V730 KOE find?
V730 KOE passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4; various place welded and undersealed.

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