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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,500 cc

41 DKMOT history

41 DK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

41 DK blue 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 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
155,077 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
41 DK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

41 DK was last recorded at 155,077 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
152,237 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,840 miles
Average per year
7,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,077 miles
  • 2025 – 152,237 miles
  • 2024 – 145,061 miles
  • 2023 – 141,049 miles
  • 2022 – 133,508 miles
  • 2020 – 124,068 miles
  • 2019 – 112,142 miles
  • 2018 – 101,399 miles
  • 2017 – 90,429 miles
  • 2016 – 79,832 miles
  • 2014 – 71,261 miles
  • 2013 – 62,859 miles
  • 2012 – 53,083 miles
  • 2011 – 43,316 miles
  • 2010 – 35,773 miles
  • 2009 – 27,506 miles
  • 2008 – 24,681 miles
  • 2006 – 12,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,077 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lense cracked
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,077 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    155,077 miles
    Test number
    384018620170
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lense cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail155,077 miles (+2,840)2 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,077 miles
    Test number
    187238002021
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lense cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass152,237 miles (+7,176)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    152,237 miles
    Test number
    101558468677
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,061 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,061 miles
    Test number
    737121277429
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,061 miles (+4,012)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,061 miles
    Test number
    780918125805
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,049 miles (+7,541)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,049 miles
    Test number
    350013326782
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play bolts insecure (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,508 miles (+9,440)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,508 miles
    Test number
    121236327580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,068 miles (+11,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,068 miles
    Test number
    803391057732
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES CORRODED UNDER FRONT WHEEL ARCHES
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

  9. Pass112,142 miles (+10,743)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,142 miles
    Test number
    307136112103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged off side rear ,near side front and rear (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle,s underneath started rust including chassis floor and booth side steps brackets,engine oil leak

  10. Pass101,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,399 miles
    Test number
    974966597189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,399 miles (+10,970)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,399 miles
    Test number
    353460780439
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass90,429 miles (+10,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,429 miles
    Test number
    792743774987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass79,832 miles (+8,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,832 miles
    Test number
    570238592940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass71,261 miles (+8,402)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,261 miles
    Test number
    498643454421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,859 miles (+9,776)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,859 miles
    Test number
    916370953351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,083 miles
    Test number
    309724022337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,083 miles (+9,767)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,083 miles
    Test number
    716764622339
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass43,316 miles (+7,543)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,316 miles
    Test number
    819113411359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,773 miles (+8,267)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,773 miles
    Test number
    722763810307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,506 miles (+2,825)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,506 miles
    Test number
    334433589280
    • NoteRequire new number plate for rear as distance between light and plate

  21. Pass24,681 miles (+11,748)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,681 miles
    Test number
    410352918472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    12,933 miles
    Test number
    941463246227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 41 DK

What vehicle is registration 41 DK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 41 DK on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2003. 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 41 DK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 41 DK is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 41 DK?
The MOT on 41 DK is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 41 DK done?
41 DK was recorded at 155,077 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 7,125 miles a year.
Has 41 DK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 41 DK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 41 DK 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 41 DK find?
41 DK passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 8 more.

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