LAND ROVER DEFENDER K40DEF has 30 MOTs

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This 2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 249,940 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 10:32.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 5th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026.

K40DEF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH MARCH 2027249,940 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH MARCH 20255TH MARCH 2026247,667 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Chassis Is Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Is Corroded
PASSED1ST MARCH 20244TH MARCH 2025244,546 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Chassis Is Starting To Corrode
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 20234TH MARCH 2024240,922 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Chassis Is Corroded
PASSED4TH MARCH 20224TH MARCH 2023237,942 MI
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20214TH MARCH 2022233,205 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Entire Underside Of Vehicle Corroded Chassis, Floor, Suspension Etc.
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 20204TH MARCH 2021227,003 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Chassis Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Floor Corroded
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 2020227,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Chassis Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Floor Corroded
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Tie Bar Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 20194TH MARCH 2020221,869 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassie Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassie Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced All Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 2019221,859 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassie Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassie Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced All Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  13. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20184TH MARCH 2019212,171 MI
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 2018212,171 MI
 
  1. PRS - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 20174TH MARCH 2018200,102 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 20164TH MARCH 2017188,179 MI
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 2016188,179 MI
 
  1. PRS - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20154TH MARCH 2016178,232 MI
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 20144TH MARCH 2015166,209 MI
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 2014166,209 MI
 
  1. PRS - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. PRS - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
PASSED5TH MARCH 20134TH MARCH 2014153,694 MI
PASSED2ND MARCH 20121ST MARCH 2013142,470 MI
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 2012142,465 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  2. FAIL - Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED30TH JULY 201029TH JULY 2011130,665 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Steering Arm Deformed But Serviceable (2.2.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.3.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  5. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Swivel Joint Very Dry
FAILED26TH JULY 2010130,656 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Steering Arm Deformed But Serviceable (2.2.c.1d)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.3.3b)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  8. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Swivel Joint Very Dry
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20097TH SEPTEMBER 2010117,128 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Arm Deformed But Serviceable (2.2.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Axle Swivel Joint Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
FAILED24TH AUGUST 2009117,128 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.3.2d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Arm Deformed But Serviceable (2.2.c.1d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Axle Swivel Joint Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3b)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20087TH SEPTEMBER 2009101,811 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 20079TH OCTOBER 200886,495 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 200786,495 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20069TH OCTOBER 200770,893 MI
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 200670,893 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

K40DEF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

K40DEF MOT Comments

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K40DEF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 249,940 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,414 miles

K40DEF FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration K40DEF was manufactured on Wednesday 11th December 2002 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 249,940 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 10,414 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means K40DEF has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 70 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 14 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026 .

Does K40DEF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 K40DEF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is K40DEF Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 K40DEF does have Tax. Read more

When does K40DEF Tax expire?

The current Tax for K40DEF will expire in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does K40DEF MOT expire?

The current MOT for K40DEF will expire in 10 months on Friday 5th March 2027. Read more

When did K40DEF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for K40DEF was on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 10:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has K40DEF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for K40DEF we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has K40DEF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for K40DEF we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is K40DEF?

K40DEF is registered as a 2002 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has K40DEF done?

The odometer reading for K40DEF at the last MOT in February 2026 was 249,940 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,414 miles per year. Read more

How old is K40DEF?

The vehicle K40DEF was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 11th December 2002. Read more

What colour is K40DEF?

The official colour of K40DEF is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does K40DEF have?

K40DEF has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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