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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

K30 BFSMOT history

K30 BFS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 112,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

K30 BFS 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,858 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 BFS
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
4 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 BFS was last recorded at 112,858 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,975 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
883 miles
Average per year
2,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,858 miles
  • 2025 – 111,975 miles
  • 2024 – 109,981 miles
  • 2023 – 108,515 miles
  • 2022 – 106,428 miles
  • 2021 – 104,532 miles
  • 2020 – 102,508 miles
  • 2019 – 100,219 miles
  • 2018 – 98,314 miles
  • 2016 – 96,402 miles
  • 2015 – 94,061 miles
  • 2014 – 89,604 miles
  • 2013 – 84,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,858 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,858 miles (+883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,858 miles
    Test number
    605104851059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

  2. Pass111,975 miles (+1,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,975 miles
    Test number
    649550630671
    • AdvisorySlight travel at the brake pedal

  3. Pass109,981 miles (+1,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,981 miles
    Test number
    311390511611
    • AdvisoryNearside steering joint slight play
    • AdvisorySeat belt frayed

  4. Pass108,515 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,515 miles
    Test number
    358143579429
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail108,515 miles (+2,087)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,515 miles
    Test number
    220242678663
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,428 miles (+1,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,428 miles
    Test number
    985872672521
    • AdvisoryOffside steering joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  7. Pass104,532 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,532 miles
    Test number
    811855301455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,508 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,508 miles
    Test number
    951071229583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,219 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,219 miles
    Test number
    846324867233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,314 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,314 miles
    Test number
    847010861735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,402 miles
    Test number
    495075875992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,400 miles (+2,339)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    657036092769
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Steering system fouling tyre fouling suspension (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  13. Pass94,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,061 miles
    Test number
    225155896173
    • AdvisorySome front brake imbalance. Nearside lower.

  14. Fail94,061 miles (+4,457)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,061 miles
    Test number
    647889276487
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisorySome front brake imbalance. Nearside lower.

  15. Pass89,604 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,604 miles
    Test number
    109855664297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    356243353204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 BFS

Does K30 BFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 BFS is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 BFS?
The MOT on K30 BFS is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 BFS done?
K30 BFS was recorded at 112,858 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,233 miles a year.
Has K30 BFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 BFS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on K30 BFS 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 K30 BFS find?
K30 BFS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension bump stop missing.

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