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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

K21 BMCMOT history

K21 BMC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 183,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

K21 BMC 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 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
183,213 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 BMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 BMC was last recorded at 183,213 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2012: 56,653 miles, lower than 105,802 miles on 27 Oct 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
183,209 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,213 miles
  • 2024 – 182,509 miles
  • 2023 – 175,865 miles
  • 2022 – 173,665 miles
  • 2021 – 170,835 miles
  • 2020 – 168,728 miles
  • 2019 – 167,660 miles
  • 2018 – 164,389 miles
  • 2017 – 135,133 miles
  • 2016 – 128,578 miles
  • 2015 – 110,917 miles
  • 2014 – 95,112 miles
  • 2013 – 83,722 miles
  • 2012 – 56,653 miles
  • 2011 – 105,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,213 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holderRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,213 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    183,213 miles
    Test number
    592698608144
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail183,209 miles (+700)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,209 miles
    Test number
    849294202206
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side step unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side step unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass182,509 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    182,509 miles
    Test number
    955697077412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail182,509 miles (+6,644)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,509 miles
    Test number
    487721183715
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass175,865 miles (+2,200)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    175,865 miles
    Test number
    510035529970
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass173,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,665 miles
    Test number
    504480713767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail173,661 miles (+2,826)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,661 miles
    Test number
    455619108506
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass170,835 miles (+2,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    170,835 miles
    Test number
    835976639787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass168,728 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,728 miles
    Test number
    303018247947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass167,660 miles (+3,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,660 miles
    Test number
    674189991866
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 2mm

  11. Pass164,389 miles (+17,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,389 miles
    Test number
    378565134947
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass147,029 miles (+11,896)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    147,029 miles
    Test number
    782317164818
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  13. Pass135,133 miles (+6,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,133 miles
    Test number
    615644424275
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are low in the centre of the tread

  14. Pass128,578 miles (+17,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    128,578 miles
    Test number
    672393464518
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing low

  15. Pass110,917 miles (+15,805)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,917 miles
    Test number
    588350475052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,112 miles (+11,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,112 miles
    Test number
    699902274028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass83,722 miles (+271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,722 miles
    Test number
    626741393146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail83,451 miles (+26,798)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,451 miles
    Test number
    737306683124
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass56,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,653 miles
    Test number
    335853692123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,653 miles (-49,149)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,653 miles
    Test number
    518233192147
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass105,802 miles (+68,203)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,802 miles
    Test number
    578970101336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,599 miles
    Test number
    439726031162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 BMC

Does K21 BMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 BMC is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K21 BMC?
The MOT on K21 BMC is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 BMC done?
K21 BMC was recorded at 183,213 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 10,060 miles a year.
Has K21 BMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 BMC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 BMC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K21 BMC find?
K21 BMC passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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