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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

K21 GBAMOT history

K21 GBA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

K21 GBA 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 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,104 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 GBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 GBA was last recorded at 121,104 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,469 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,635 miles
Average per year
5,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,104 miles
  • 2024 – 119,469 miles
  • 2023 – 117,549 miles
  • 2022 – 114,535 miles
  • 2021 – 106,923 miles
  • 2020 – 100,869 miles
  • 2019 – 100,003 miles
  • 2018 – 99,127 miles
  • 2016 – 91,934 miles
  • 2015 – 81,000 miles
  • 2014 – 79,236 miles
  • 2013 – 66,897 miles
  • 2012 – 57,783 miles
  • 2011 – 52,093 miles
  • 2010 – 45,439 miles
  • 2009 – 39,097 miles
  • 2008 – 29,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,104 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,104 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,104 miles
    Test number
    564474799630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,469 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,469 miles
    Test number
    429208802502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,549 miles
    Test number
    806084979065
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,549 miles (+3,014)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,549 miles
    Test number
    952191586703
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,535 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,535 miles
    Test number
    917221394408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,010 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,010 miles
    Test number
    832213186587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,009 miles (+5,086)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,009 miles
    Test number
    285870736451
    • MajorFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront offside brake slightly binding
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  8. Pass106,923 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,923 miles
    Test number
    874540862985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,869 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,869 miles
    Test number
    488967022576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,865 miles (+862)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,865 miles
    Test number
    416294865047
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass100,003 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    314967468758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,999 miles (+872)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    124434647773
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  13. Pass99,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,127 miles
    Test number
    600502811184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,127 miles (+7,193)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,127 miles
    Test number
    788621018128
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high adjust (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure refit (1.7.3)

  15. Pass91,934 miles (+10,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,934 miles
    Test number
    451410789807
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake judder on pedal
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still supported

  16. Pass81,000 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,000 miles
    Test number
    565135946211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,236 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,236 miles
    Test number
    889733104344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,282 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,282 miles
    Test number
    218990704480
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass75,282 miles (+8,385)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,282 miles
    Test number
    616880604159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail66,897 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,897 miles
    Test number
    298295603440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass66,897 miles (+9,114)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,897 miles
    Test number
    528405503136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass57,783 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,783 miles
    Test number
    656558102110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,093 miles (+6,654)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,093 miles
    Test number
    269016811440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,439 miles (+6,342)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,439 miles
    Test number
    862410110146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,097 miles (+9,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,097 miles
    Test number
    201938419160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,803 miles
    Test number
    230012078081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 GBA

Does K21 GBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 GBA is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K21 GBA?
The MOT on K21 GBA is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 GBA done?
K21 GBA was recorded at 121,104 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,150 miles a year.
Has K21 GBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 GBA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K21 GBA 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 GBA find?
K21 GBA passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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