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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

K29 GUNMOT history

K29 GUN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jun 1996. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2021.

K29 GUN green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2023
Mileage
112,689 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 GUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
10 Jun 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 GUN was last recorded at 112,689 miles on 24 Dec 2021, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,649 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
2,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 112,689 miles
  • 2020 – 112,649 miles
  • 2019 – 112,268 miles
  • 2018 – 111,043 miles
  • 2016 – 107,510 miles
  • 2015 – 106,947 miles
  • 2014 – 106,154 miles
  • 2013 – 103,366 miles
  • 2012 – 99,541 miles
  • 2011 – 95,963 miles
  • 2010 – 92,141 miles
  • 2009 – 88,424 miles
  • 2008 – 84,509 miles
  • 2007 – 80,478 miles
  • 2006 – 76,562 miles
  • 2005 – 71,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,689 miles
  • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,689 miles (+40)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,689 miles
    Test number
    567491952725
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass112,649 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,649 miles
    Test number
    389156577902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,268 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,268 miles
    Test number
    500036897910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,043 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,043 miles
    Test number
    196370460329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,807 miles (+1,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,807 miles
    Test number
    749074974159
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Pass107,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    107,510 miles
    Test number
    720652123046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,444 miles (+497)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    575225837264
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

  8. Pass106,947 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,947 miles
    Test number
    697729612807
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  9. Fail106,947 miles (+793)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,947 miles
    Test number
    336010909762
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass106,154 miles (+2,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,154 miles
    Test number
    388140554378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass103,366 miles (+3)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,366 miles
    Test number
    846861153392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteTowbar lower brackets missing??

  12. Fail103,363 miles (+3,822)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,363 miles
    Test number
    436480453328
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOuter Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteTowbar lower brackets missing??

  13. Pass99,541 miles (+3,578)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    99,541 miles
    Test number
    309269442346
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiper arm loose on shaft, but still sweeping screen

  14. Pass95,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,963 miles
    Test number
    889063251398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail95,960 miles (+3,819)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,960 miles
    Test number
    717373451383
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass92,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    92,141 miles
    Test number
    982171350376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,141 miles (+3,717)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,141 miles
    Test number
    893511650316
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass88,424 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,424 miles
    Test number
    582119149383
    • NoteNearside wiper has play in linkage.

  19. Fail88,424 miles (+3,915)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,424 miles
    Test number
    261359649373
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside wiper has play in linkage.

  20. Pass84,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    84,509 miles
    Test number
    174787738338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,509 miles (+4,031)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,509 miles
    Test number
    104616738312
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass80,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    80,478 miles
    Test number
    324522747345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,478 miles (+3,916)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,478 miles
    Test number
    374212547300
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Fail76,562 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,562 miles
    Test number
    382204926356
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass76,562 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    76,562 miles
    Test number
    751044726390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    71,569 miles
    Test number
    253103615293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 GUN

Does K29 GUN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K29 GUN expired on 1 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K29 GUN?
The MOT on K29 GUN expired on 1 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K29 GUN done?
K29 GUN was recorded at 112,689 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2021, an average of 2,508 miles a year.
Has K29 GUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 GUN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on K29 GUN 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 K29 GUN find?
K29 GUN passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect: drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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