Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
K21 BOSMOT history
K21 BOS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 201,682 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 201,682 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,076 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K21 BOS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 5 Dec 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K21 BOS was last recorded at 201,682 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 200,452 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,230 miles
- Average per year
- 3,076 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 201,682 miles
- 2024 – 200,452 miles
- 2023 – 195,802 miles
- 2022 – 189,333 miles
- 2020 – 188,876 miles
- 2019 – 185,874 miles
- 2017 – 183,445 miles
- 2016 – 182,839 miles
- 2015 – 179,434 miles
- 2014 – 176,991 miles
- 2013 – 171,452 miles
- 2012 – 167,845 miles
- 2011 – 164,466 miles
- 2010 – 159,698 miles
- 2009 – 154,539 miles
- 2007 – 146,285 miles
- 2006 – 142,217 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass201,682 miles
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Coil spring corroded All springs corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,682 miles (+1,230)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 201,682 miles
- Test number
- 902466174595
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass200,452 miles (+298)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 200,452 miles
- Test number
- 625842028917
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail200,154 miles (+4,352)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,154 miles
- Test number
- 385900923216
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass195,802 miles (+6,469)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 195,802 miles
- Test number
- 698764417013
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass189,333 miles (+457)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 189,333 miles
- Test number
- 778110636591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,876 miles (+3,002)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 188,876 miles
- Test number
- 783775450011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,874 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 185,874 miles
- Test number
- 952433535935
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail185,873 miles2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,873 miles
- Test number
- 544432037042
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail185,863 miles (+11)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,863 miles
- Test number
- 163666953012
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail185,852 miles (+2,407)2 dangerous13 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,852 miles
- Test number
- 574310461500
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Incomplete (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Incomplete (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass183,445 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 183,445 miles
- Test number
- 766225381891
- AdvisoryFront both tyres worn from inner edge
Fail183,444 miles (+403)6 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,444 miles
- Test number
- 146925978623
- FailureFront Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront both tyres worn from inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall slightly cracked but not down to cords
- AdvisoryAcceleration pedal rubber missing
- AdvisoryEngine bay bulk head corrorded both sides
- AdvisoryFront wipers smiring
- AdvisoryNsf seat belt housing missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pump working but noisey
- AdvisoryReverse light bulb not working
Pass183,041 miles (+202)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 183,041 miles
- Test number
- 512031273701
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass182,839 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 182,839 miles
- Test number
- 330707413457
- AdvisoryN/s seatbelt buckle shroud missing but works ok
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy but works fine
- AdvisoryUnderbody slightly corroded/covered in underseal
Fail182,837 miles (+3,383)13 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,837 miles
- Test number
- 679680562641
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear insecure (3.6.B.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases incomplete (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureFront Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Pass179,454 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 179,454 miles
- Test number
- 313503036499
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail179,434 miles (+2,443)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,434 miles
- Test number
- 874729308095
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass176,991 miles (+5,539)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 176,991 miles
- Test number
- 259390624192
- NoteGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
- NoteWelding repairs to chassis
Pass171,452 miles (+3,607)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 171,452 miles
- Test number
- 837468023157
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
- NoteWelding repairs to chassis
Pass167,845 miles (+3,379)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 167,845 miles
- Test number
- 106185502116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass164,466 miles (+4,768)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2012
- Odometer
- 164,466 miles
- Test number
- 176954131184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,698 miles (+5,159)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 159,698 miles
- Test number
- 471145330127
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass154,539 miles (+8,254)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 154,539 miles
- Test number
- 211228029483
- NoteCover fitted to o/s side of under body
Pass146,285 miles (+4,068)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 146,285 miles
- Test number
- 180768477264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,217 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,217 miles
- Test number
- 230849776297
- Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass142,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 142,217 miles
- Test number
- 502649976204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K21 BOS
- Does K21 BOS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 BOS is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K21 BOS?
- The MOT on K21 BOS is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K21 BOS done?
- K21 BOS was recorded at 201,682 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,076 miles a year.
- Has K21 BOS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K21 BOS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on K21 BOS 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 K21 BOS find?
- K21 BOS passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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