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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

609 BKJMOT history

609 BKJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

609 BKJ black 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 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,297 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
609 BKJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

609 BKJ was last recorded at 124,297 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 6,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,730 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,567 miles
Average per year
4,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,297 miles
  • 2025 – 117,730 miles
  • 2024 – 114,749 miles
  • 2023 – 110,562 miles
  • 2022 – 104,553 miles
  • 2021 – 99,785 miles
  • 2019 – 93,731 miles
  • 2018 – 89,954 miles
  • 2017 – 89,396 miles
  • 2016 – 87,355 miles
  • 2014 – 79,720 miles
  • 2013 – 73,269 miles
  • 2012 – 60,690 miles
  • 2010 – 56,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,297 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight free play in steering system at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,297 miles (+6,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,297 miles
    Test number
    952609132896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass117,730 miles (+2,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,730 miles
    Test number
    135799278595
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass114,749 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,749 miles
    Test number
    185549062912
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,745 miles (+4,183)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,745 miles
    Test number
    482422781299
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,562 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,562 miles
    Test number
    484588133446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,553 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,553 miles
    Test number
    465729531020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,541 miles (+4,756)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,541 miles
    Test number
    241875573387
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass99,785 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,785 miles
    Test number
    866582720961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,731 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,731 miles
    Test number
    601380966708
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight free play in steering system at steering wheel

  10. Fail93,731 miles (+3,777)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,731 miles
    Test number
    546669796011
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight free play in steering system at steering wheel

  11. Pass89,954 miles (+558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,954 miles
    Test number
    392413368513
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded off bottom of reservoir, secured to front cross member (2.3.2)

  12. Pass89,396 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,396 miles
    Test number
    970203501768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail89,395 miles (+2,040)11 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,395 miles
    Test number
    479976476971
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake dicsc are corroded but not seriously weakened

  14. Pass87,355 miles (+7,635)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,355 miles
    Test number
    711959275415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,720 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,720 miles
    Test number
    875866774271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,269 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    126700093228
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  17. Pass73,269 miles (+12,579)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    578850693285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,690 miles
    Test number
    579480192061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,690 miles (+4,050)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,690 miles
    Test number
    647989082074
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  20. Pass56,640 miles (+5)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,640 miles
    Test number
    580327950276
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront toe eyes loose
    • NoteLeak on transfer box
    • NoteOsr repeater broken

  21. Fail56,635 miles5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,635 miles
    Test number
    124712650257
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront toe eyes loose
    • NoteLeak on transfer box
    • NoteOsr repeater broken

Questions about 609 BKJ

What vehicle is registration 609 BKJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 609 BKJ on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jul 2007. 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 609 BKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 609 BKJ is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 609 BKJ?
The MOT on 609 BKJ is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 609 BKJ done?
609 BKJ was recorded at 124,297 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,254 miles a year.
Has 609 BKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 609 BKJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 609 BKJ 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 609 BKJ find?
609 BKJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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