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K7 TUP

2020 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,664 mi
Last recorded42,664 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Land Rover Defender31,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 TUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 42,664 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 68,244 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 39,146 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 64,455 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 64,455 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 30,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 60,904 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 23,347 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 23,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 57,179 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 53,244 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,605 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 49,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 46,346 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,147 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 42,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Oct 2018 42,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,856 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,116 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,070 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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K7 TUP is a 2020 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2020 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 31,069 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K7 TUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 6 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K7 TUP registered?

K7 TUP is a 2020 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2020.

Is K7 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 TUP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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