LAND ROVER DEFENDER M22KYR has 27 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 199,664 miles 4 months ago on Monday 15th June 2026 at 14:14.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 14th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

M22KYR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH JUNE 2027199,664 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST MARCH 202511TH APRIL 2026195,325 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated All 4 Front And Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED18TH MARCH 202411TH APRIL 2025191,693 MI
PASSED12TH APRIL 202311TH APRIL 2024188,259 MI
PASSED7TH JANUARY 202213TH JANUARY 2023183,574 MI
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202113TH JANUARY 2022179,091 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Prop Rear Uj Worn
PASSED3RD JANUARY 202013TH JANUARY 2021173,651 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND JANUARY 201913TH JANUARY 2020166,785 MI
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201813TH JANUARY 2019162,268 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Ball Joint Has Slight Play Steering Box Drop Arm (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED9TH JANUARY 2018162,268 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Direction Indicators Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Hazard Warning Lamps Inoperative (1.4.b.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Ball Joint Has Slight Play Steering Box Drop Arm (2.2.b.1f)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Front (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201713TH JANUARY 2018153,783 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush Has Slight Play (2.7.4)
FAILED4TH JANUARY 2017153,799 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Steering Box Arm (2.2.c.1c)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush Has Slight Play (2.7.4)
  11. FAIL - Rear Torque/reaction Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Above Axle (2.4.g.2)
PASSED7TH JANUARY 201613TH JANUARY 2017145,404 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED6TH JANUARY 2016145,404 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Osf Outrigger Corroded And Holed Outside Specified Area
  4. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201513TH JANUARY 2016136,838 MI
FAILED13TH JANUARY 2015136,838 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED7TH JANUARY 201410TH JANUARY 2015127,159 MI
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201310TH JANUARY 2014118,349 MI
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20129TH JANUARY 2013108,607 MI
FAILED4TH JANUARY 2012108,607 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Missing (6.3.1a)
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 20109TH JANUARY 201298,419 MI
PASSED8TH JANUARY 20109TH JANUARY 201190,270 MI
FAILED8TH JANUARY 200984,091 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
PASSED8TH JANUARY 20099TH JANUARY 201084,091 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
PASSED9TH JANUARY 20089TH JANUARY 200975,742 MI
PASSED9TH JANUARY 20079TH JANUARY 200866,489 MI
PASSED9TH JANUARY 20069TH JANUARY 200758,095 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M22KYR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

M22KYR MOT Comments

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M22KYR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 199,664 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,885 miles

M22KYR FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration M22KYR was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 199,664 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,885 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M22KYR has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 21 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 16 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 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does M22KYR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 17th October 2026 M22KYR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M22KYR Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 17th October 2026 M22KYR does have Tax. Read more

When does M22KYR Tax expire?

The current Tax for M22KYR will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. 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 M22KYR MOT expire?

The current MOT for M22KYR will expire in 8 months on Monday 14th June 2027. Read more

When did M22KYR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M22KYR was on Monday 15th June 2026 at 14:14. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M22KYR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for M22KYR we can see 21 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 M22KYR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for M22KYR we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M22KYR?

M22KYR is registered as a 1997 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has M22KYR done?

The odometer reading for M22KYR at the last MOT in June 2026 was 199,664 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 6,885 miles per year. Read more

How old is M22KYR?

The vehicle M22KYR was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 31st December 1997. Read more

What colour is M22KYR?

The official colour of M22KYR is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does M22KYR have?

M22KYR has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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