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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

140 DGKMOT history

140 DGK is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Feb 1992. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

140 DGK grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2026
Mileage
167,642 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
82 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
140 DGK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
4 Feb 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

140 DGK was last recorded at 167,642 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2011: 157,861 miles, lower than 178,851 miles on 14 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,454 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
188 miles
Average per year
82 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,642 miles
  • 2024 – 167,454 miles
  • 2023 – 167,454 miles
  • 2022 – 166,813 miles
  • 2021 – 164,785 miles
  • 2020 – 163,918 miles
  • 2018 – 163,865 miles
  • 2017 – 163,858 miles
  • 2015 – 162,727 miles
  • 2013 – 162,231 miles
  • 2012 – 161,246 miles
  • 2011 – 157,861 miles
  • 2010 – 168,177 miles
  • 2006 – 166,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,642 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Horn not working properly

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,642 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    167,642 miles
    Test number
    931381754768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    167,454 miles
    Test number
    787291534363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,454 miles (+641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,454 miles
    Test number
    307879149653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    166,813 miles
    Test number
    323285142846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail166,813 miles (+2,028)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,813 miles
    Test number
    744094314406
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass164,785 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    164,785 miles
    Test number
    766691934537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail164,784 miles (+866)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,784 miles
    Test number
    788778858183
    • MajorFront Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass163,918 miles (+53)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    163,918 miles
    Test number
    697017744319
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both front hub seals and nearside rear

  9. Pass163,865 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    163,865 miles
    Test number
    608754667753
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail163,865 miles (+7)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,865 miles
    Test number
    960350932393
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail163,858 miles (+1,131)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,858 miles
    Test number
    984721079425
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum wet. No obvious fluid leak.

  12. Pass162,727 miles (+496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    162,727 miles
    Test number
    301152816720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear half shaft seal has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass162,231 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    162,231 miles
    Test number
    248318433310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing

  14. Fail162,231 miles (+985)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,231 miles
    Test number
    456517133388
    • FailureNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing

  15. Pass161,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    161,246 miles
    Test number
    949567922335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail161,246 miles (+3,385)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,246 miles
    Test number
    845405522326
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHorn is a siren (1.6.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass157,861 miles (-20,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    157,861 miles
    Test number
    529384121278
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail178,851 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,851 miles
    Test number
    358484211066
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteN/s/f hub play
    • NoteSlight oil leak n/s/r hub

  19. Pass178,851 miles (+10,674)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    178,851 miles
    Test number
    647434611008
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteN/s/f hub play
    • NoteSlight oil leak n/s/r hub

  20. Pass168,177 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    168,177 miles
    Test number
    532590230027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working
    • NoteRear bump stop missing
    • NoteSeat belt buckle cover missing

  21. Fail168,177 miles (+2,073)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,177 miles
    Test number
    131980130013
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working
    • NoteRear bump stop missing
    • NoteSeat belt buckle cover missing

  22. Pass166,104 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    166,104 miles
    Test number
    363471896056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail166,070 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,070 miles
    Test number
    374777386020
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about 140 DGK

What vehicle is registration 140 DGK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 140 DGK on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Feb 1992. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 140 DGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 140 DGK expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 140 DGK?
The MOT on 140 DGK expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 140 DGK done?
140 DGK was recorded at 167,642 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 82 miles a year.
Has 140 DGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 140 DGK has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on 140 DGK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 140 DGK find?
140 DGK passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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