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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K29 TVKMOT history

K29 TVK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jun 1993. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 222,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

K29 TVK 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 3 May 2027
Mileage
222,083 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 TVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
25 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 TVK was last recorded at 222,083 miles on 4 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,080 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,083 miles
  • 2024 – 219,265 miles
  • 2023 – 215,963 miles
  • 2022 – 212,106 miles
  • 2021 – 207,151 miles
  • 2019 – 202,588 miles
  • 2014 – 199,391 miles
  • 2013 – 194,784 miles
  • 2011 – 186,433 miles
  • 2010 – 178,481 miles
  • 2009 – 174,199 miles
  • 2007 – 172,279 miles
  • 2006 – 165,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,083 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,083 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    222,083 miles
    Test number
    444876795578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail222,080 miles (+2,815)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,080 miles
    Test number
    716421475988
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass219,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    219,265 miles
    Test number
    295670922897
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail219,265 miles (+3,302)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,265 miles
    Test number
    133074997908
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass215,963 miles (+3,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    215,963 miles
    Test number
    505325489845
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass212,106 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    212,106 miles
    Test number
    248535704550
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail212,099 miles (+4,948)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,099 miles
    Test number
    112040176727
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass207,151 miles (+4,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    207,151 miles
    Test number
    170935849925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump belt loose (Replacement recommended

  9. Pass202,588 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    202,588 miles
    Test number
    333392969201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail202,582 miles (+3,191)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,582 miles
    Test number
    244905382601
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass199,391 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    199,391 miles
    Test number
    125643224096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail199,391 miles (+4,607)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,391 miles
    Test number
    597931624075
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass194,784 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    194,784 miles
    Test number
    285072013057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSteering lock inoperative

  14. Fail194,784 miles (+8,351)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,784 miles
    Test number
    336691613017
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine fan belt excessively worn & cut replacement recommended
    • NoteSteering lock inoperative

  15. Pass186,433 miles (+7,952)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    186,433 miles
    Test number
    706312331387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  16. Fail178,481 miles3 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,481 miles
    Test number
    400447520491
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  17. Pass178,481 miles (+4,282)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    178,481 miles
    Test number
    830457220319
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  18. Fail174,199 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,199 miles
    Test number
    414144429441
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass174,199 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    174,199 miles
    Test number
    454944429371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass172,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    172,279 miles
    Test number
    441912347245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail172,279 miles (+6,388)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,279 miles
    Test number
    944365137239
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

  22. Pass165,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    165,891 miles
    Test number
    544120686129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 TVK

Does K29 TVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 TVK is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 TVK?
The MOT on K29 TVK is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 TVK done?
K29 TVK was recorded at 222,083 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 2,831 miles a year.
Has K29 TVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 TVK has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K29 TVK 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 TVK find?
K29 TVK passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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