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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

289 DKXMOT history

289 DKX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

289 DKX green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,947 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
289 DKX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

289 DKX was last recorded at 87,947 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
87,464 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
483 miles
Average per year
2,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,947 miles
  • 2025 – 87,464 miles
  • 2024 – 86,726 miles
  • 2023 – 86,283 miles
  • 2022 – 85,508 miles
  • 2021 – 85,014 miles
  • 2020 – 83,682 miles
  • 2019 – 81,343 miles
  • 2018 – 79,820 miles
  • 2017 – 78,324 miles
  • 2016 – 77,067 miles
  • 2015 – 75,816 miles
  • 2014 – 74,203 miles
  • 2013 – 71,744 miles
  • 2012 – 69,172 miles
  • 2011 – 64,730 miles
  • 2010 – 59,456 miles
  • 2009 – 53,549 miles
  • 2008 – 43,563 miles
  • 2007 – 37,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,947 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear lights faded both sides stop and position

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,947 miles (+483)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,947 miles
    Test number
    419370835585
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lights faded both sides stop and position
  2. Pass87,464 miles (+738)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,464 miles
    Test number
    609777769383
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lights faded
  3. Pass86,726 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,726 miles
    Test number
    325802729312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,283 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,283 miles
    Test number
    213394907417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,508 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,508 miles
    Test number
    819999531789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,014 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    601350346604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,682 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,682 miles
    Test number
    379122429566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,343 miles (+1,523)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,343 miles
    Test number
    288665944897
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s both and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. Pass79,820 miles (+1,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,820 miles
    Test number
    644936356691
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass78,324 miles (+1,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,324 miles
    Test number
    968396634442
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass77,067 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,067 miles
    Test number
    216275785623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,816 miles (+1,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,816 miles
    Test number
    296966784652
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres heavily perished
  13. Pass74,203 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,203 miles
    Test number
    779783834224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,744 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,744 miles
    Test number
    486805143276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,172 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,172 miles
    Test number
    269753942209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,730 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,730 miles
    Test number
    639062541286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,456 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,456 miles
    Test number
    734223720275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,549 miles (+9,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,549 miles
    Test number
    831553229228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  19. Pass43,563 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,563 miles
    Test number
    382187528282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    460430727238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 289 DKX

What vehicle is registration 289 DKX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 289 DKX on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2004. 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 289 DKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 289 DKX is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 289 DKX?
The MOT on 289 DKX is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 289 DKX done?
289 DKX was recorded at 87,947 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,623 miles a year.
Has 289 DKX ever failed its MOT?
No. 289 DKX has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 289 DKX 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 289 DKX find?
289 DKX passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s; rear lights faded both sides stop and position.

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