
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,500 cc
X453 KKVMOT history
X453 KKV is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,452 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 75,452 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,375 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X453 KKV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X453 KKV was last recorded at 75,452 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,619 miles · 7 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,833 miles
- Average per year
- 2,375 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,452 miles
- 2025 – 73,619 miles
- 2024 – 70,500 miles
- 2023 – 70,497 miles
- 2022 – 69,866 miles
- 2021 – 69,007 miles
- 2020 – 66,949 miles
- 2019 – 66,105 miles
- 2018 – 65,563 miles
- 2017 – 63,917 miles
- 2016 – 61,782 miles
- 2015 – 58,467 miles
- 2009 – 43,321 miles
- 2008 – 38,793 miles
- 2007 – 32,908 miles
- 2006 – 27,872 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFloor corroded
- AdvisoryRear x member corroded
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front tyres fouling suspension on full lock
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025
All coil springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,452 miles (+1,833)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 75,452 miles
- Test number
- 384185922686
- AdvisoryFloor corroded
- AdvisoryRear x member corroded
Pass73,619 miles (+1)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 73,619 miles
- Test number
- 648725917342
- DangerousFront tyres fouling suspension on full lock
Fail73,618 miles (+3,118)1 dangerous12 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,618 miles
- Test number
- 193817725049
- DangerousFront tyres fouling suspension on full lock
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel mainhand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass70,500 miles (+3)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 70,500 miles
- Test number
- 212789492989
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most underside showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage deformed but serviceable track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
Fail70,497 miles (+631)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,497 miles
- Test number
- 978748002942
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking onto disc (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Drive shaft joint excessively worn Prop shaft universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Tie rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,866 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 69,866 miles
- Test number
- 183037091523
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail69,861 miles (+854)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,861 miles
- Test number
- 448765669896
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter housing mounted on the offside rear chassis (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side front jacking point. Rear crossmember. light corrosion on chassis in general. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
Pass69,007 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 69,007 miles
- Test number
- 378000945567
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight free play at wheel
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail69,005 miles (+2,056)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,005 miles
- Test number
- 268084388623
- DangerousSteering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected Steering track rod arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play No.2 ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Jet missing (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight free play at wheel
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,949 miles (+844)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 66,949 miles
- Test number
- 198072505850
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis and underside components showing signs of light corrosion
Pass66,105 miles (+542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 66,105 miles
- Test number
- 660039086756
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,563 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 65,563 miles
- Test number
- 292110954449
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail65,560 miles (+1,643)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,560 miles
- Test number
- 211417538992
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass63,917 miles (+2,135)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 63,917 miles
- Test number
- 446688178657
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryHand brake close to no reserve .
- AdvisoryNo door cards fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryOff side front hub seal has light misting of oil
Pass61,782 miles (+3,315)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 61,782 miles
- Test number
- 194957370575
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all underside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
Pass58,467 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 58,467 miles
- Test number
- 815826409870
- AdvisoryAll underside metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryPlay in rear axle upper ball joint
Fail58,467 miles (+15,146)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,467 miles
- Test number
- 678617677913
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play number 2 (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryAll underside metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Pass43,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 43,321 miles
- Test number
- 253848329088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,321 miles (+4,528)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,321 miles
- Test number
- 280048429014
- Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass38,793 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 38,793 miles
- Test number
- 192655848473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,789 miles (+5,881)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,789 miles
- Test number
- 483471738030
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,908 miles (+5,036)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 32,908 miles
- Test number
- 211909717096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 27,872 miles
- Test number
- 321114126043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X453 KKV
- Does X453 KKV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X453 KKV is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X453 KKV?
- The MOT on X453 KKV is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X453 KKV done?
- X453 KKV was recorded at 75,452 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,375 miles a year.
- Has X453 KKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X453 KKV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on X453 KKV 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 X453 KKV find?
- X453 KKV passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: floor corroded; rear x member corroded.
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