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Land Rover Defender

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

W685 KPDMOT history

W685 KPD is a blue and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Aug 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 232,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

W685 KPD 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 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
232,600 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W685 KPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W685 KPD was last recorded at 232,600 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 10,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,801 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,799 miles
Average per year
7,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,600 miles
  • 2025 – 221,801 miles
  • 2024 – 219,418 miles
  • 2023 – 219,411 miles
  • 2022 – 214,730 miles
  • 2021 – 202,431 miles
  • 2020 – 192,174 miles
  • 2019 – 178,534 miles
  • 2018 – 171,934 miles
  • 2017 – 162,136 miles
  • 2016 – 156,388 miles
  • 2015 – 154,008 miles
  • 2014 – 146,740 miles
  • 2013 – 143,333 miles
  • 2012 – 130,065 miles
  • 2011 – 124,374 miles
  • 2010 – 113,377 miles
  • 2009 – 106,049 miles
  • 2008 – 98,393 miles
  • 2007 – 88,848 miles
  • 2006 – 79,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,600 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,600 miles (+10,799)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    232,600 miles
    Test number
    919230946427
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass221,801 miles (+2,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    221,801 miles
    Test number
    549108409989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass219,418 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    219,418 miles
    Test number
    980741918227
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass219,411 miles (+4,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    219,411 miles
    Test number
    820244670151
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass214,730 miles (+12,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    214,730 miles
    Test number
    437843829550
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion of chassis

  6. Pass202,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    202,431 miles
    Test number
    302370946039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail202,431 miles (+10,257)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,431 miles
    Test number
    260356436302
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass192,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    192,174 miles
    Test number
    223374672312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail192,174 miles (+13,640)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,174 miles
    Test number
    308125295557
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass178,534 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    178,534 miles
    Test number
    154646647917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail178,528 miles (+6,594)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,528 miles
    Test number
    424495870737
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass171,934 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    171,934 miles
    Test number
    945379295331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail171,917 miles (+9,781)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,917 miles
    Test number
    330171638510
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

  14. Pass162,136 miles (+5,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    162,136 miles
    Test number
    292129980080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass156,388 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,388 miles
    Test number
    536298783245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass154,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    154,008 miles
    Test number
    138806875147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail154,008 miles (+7,268)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,008 miles
    Test number
    605556175129
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass146,740 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    146,740 miles
    Test number
    715759264190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass143,333 miles (+13,268)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    143,333 miles
    Test number
    749012073119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass130,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    130,065 miles
    Test number
    409052472115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,065 miles (+5,691)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,065 miles
    Test number
    288958652179
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass124,374 miles (+10,997)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    124,374 miles
    Test number
    707647451108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass113,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    113,377 miles
    Test number
    140990060146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail113,377 miles (+7,328)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,377 miles
    Test number
    383543550163
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass106,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,049 miles
    Test number
    472437679191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail106,049 miles (+7,656)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,049 miles
    Test number
    633955979181
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass98,393 miles (+9,545)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    98,393 miles
    Test number
    984022898107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass88,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    274252697158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail88,848 miles (+8,862)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    204657687128
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Pass79,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,986 miles
    Test number
    691691496179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W685 KPD

Does W685 KPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W685 KPD is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W685 KPD?
The MOT on W685 KPD is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W685 KPD done?
W685 KPD was recorded at 232,600 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 7,588 miles a year.
Has W685 KPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W685 KPD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on W685 KPD 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 W685 KPD find?
W685 KPD passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear; nearside front tyre slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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