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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,401 cc

C5 KCFMOT history

C5 KCF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

C5 KCF black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,246 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 KCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 KCF was last recorded at 95,246 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,119 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,127 miles
Average per year
6,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,246 miles
  • 2025 – 94,119 miles
  • 2024 – 93,325 miles
  • 2023 – 92,160 miles
  • 2022 – 90,935 miles
  • 2021 – 88,258 miles
  • 2019 – 76,082 miles
  • 2018 – 64,578 miles
  • 2017 – 55,116 miles
  • 2016 – 41,755 miles
  • 2015 – 26,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,246 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,246 miles (+1,127)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,246 miles
    Test number
    507233532707
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass94,119 miles (+794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    874805393586
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass93,325 miles (+1,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,325 miles
    Test number
    128727522880
    • AdvisoryExhaust system showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass92,160 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,160 miles
    Test number
    959378439308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,935 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,935 miles
    Test number
    448675908881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,258 miles (+12,176)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,258 miles
    Test number
    466217737076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,082 miles (+11,504)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,082 miles
    Test number
    671590368735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,578 miles (+9,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,578 miles
    Test number
    547235018227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass55,116 miles (+13,361)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,116 miles
    Test number
    367060435026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass41,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    819385973148
    • AdvisoryN/s/f hub slight oil leak

  11. Fail41,755 miles (+14,774)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    706168722999
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f hub slight oil leak

  12. Pass26,981 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,981 miles
    Test number
    529513165137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,714 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,714 miles
    Test number
    195700155490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail24,714 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,714 miles
    Test number
    756660955032
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 KCF

Does C5 KCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 KCF is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 KCF?
The MOT on C5 KCF is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 KCF done?
C5 KCF was recorded at 95,246 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,473 miles a year.
Has C5 KCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 KCF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on C5 KCF 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 C5 KCF find?
C5 KCF passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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