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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

W10 KASMOT history

W10 KAS is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 160,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

W10 KAS 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 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
160,856 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W10 KAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W10 KAS was last recorded at 160,856 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,844 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,856 miles
  • 2025 – 160,107 miles
  • 2024 – 158,962 miles
  • 2023 – 158,543 miles
  • 2022 – 157,844 miles
  • 2021 – 157,093 miles
  • 2020 – 155,992 miles
  • 2018 – 155,805 miles
  • 2017 – 154,909 miles
  • 2016 – 153,591 miles
  • 2015 – 151,273 miles
  • 2014 – 149,488 miles
  • 2013 – 143,010 miles
  • 2012 – 136,266 miles
  • 2011 – 135,378 miles
  • 2010 – 129,219 miles
  • 2009 – 123,815 miles
  • 2008 – 117,867 miles
  • 2007 – 114,580 miles
  • 2006 – 102,835 miles
  • 2005 – 85,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,856 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • NSF Tractor seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,856 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    160,856 miles
    Test number
    196625640797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail160,844 miles (+737)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,844 miles
    Test number
    911819970197
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function snapped off from top mount (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass160,107 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    160,107 miles
    Test number
    949955761041
    • AdvisoryNSF Tractor seal leaking

  4. Fail160,100 miles (+1,138)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,100 miles
    Test number
    220466534059
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNSF Tractor seal leaking

  5. Pass158,962 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,962 miles
    Test number
    176575413799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail158,943 miles (+400)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,943 miles
    Test number
    389343052564
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass158,543 miles (+9)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,543 miles
    Test number
    567664680758
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hub/tractor seals leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail158,534 miles (+690)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,534 miles
    Test number
    361279385626
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil around both front axle swivels

  9. Pass157,844 miles (+751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,844 miles
    Test number
    570974086105
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak level low
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front tractor joints
    • AdvisorySlight play in front hub bearings

  10. Pass157,093 miles (+1,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    157,093 miles
    Test number
    692014800448
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in hubs/swivels and seals weeping
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass155,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    155,992 miles
    Test number
    909376884448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySwivels weeping and also slight play both sides

  12. Fail155,991 miles (+186)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,991 miles
    Test number
    347651905712
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySwivels weeping and also slight play both sides

  13. Pass155,805 miles (+896)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,805 miles
    Test number
    200627285608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle tractor joint housing has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass154,909 miles (+1,318)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,909 miles
    Test number
    763625114250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass153,591 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    153,591 miles
    Test number
    120672844211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail153,576 miles (+2,303)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,576 miles
    Test number
    763559711569
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass151,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    151,273 miles
    Test number
    295232345164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail151,273 miles (+1,785)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,273 miles
    Test number
    296660945146
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass149,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    149,488 miles
    Test number
    277369344405
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail149,488 miles (+6,478)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,488 miles
    Test number
    176998144199
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass143,010 miles (+6,744)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    143,010 miles
    Test number
    845008243107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass136,266 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    136,266 miles
    Test number
    597072142139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass135,378 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    135,378 miles
    Test number
    239304691418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass129,219 miles (+5,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    129,219 miles
    Test number
    170711460188
    • NoteBoth os and ns front seat belts chaffed slightly

  25. Pass123,815 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    123,815 miles
    Test number
    964284209220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail117,867 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,867 miles
    Test number
    371844338427
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass117,867 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    117,867 miles
    Test number
    732684738239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass114,580 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    114,580 miles
    Test number
    434359917290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail114,579 miles (+11,744)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,579 miles
    Test number
    433043217232
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak offside front tractor joint

  30. Pass102,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    102,835 miles
    Test number
    492331346201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail102,835 miles (+17,114)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,835 miles
    Test number
    632981046216
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass85,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    85,721 miles
    Test number
    134306005303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W10 KAS

Does W10 KAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W10 KAS is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on W10 KAS?
The MOT on W10 KAS is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W10 KAS done?
W10 KAS was recorded at 160,856 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,668 miles a year.
Has W10 KAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W10 KAS has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on W10 KAS 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 W10 KAS find?
W10 KAS passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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