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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2011 · 2,402 cc

K31 VNKMOT history

K31 VNK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

K31 VNK 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 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,955 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 VNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 VNK was last recorded at 81,955 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,955 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,955 miles
  • 2025 – 77,352 miles
  • 2024 – 71,722 miles
  • 2023 – 64,905 miles
  • 2022 – 64,717 miles
  • 2021 – 64,436 miles
  • 2019 – 62,202 miles
  • 2018 – 54,308 miles
  • 2017 – 49,183 miles
  • 2016 – 47,711 miles
  • 2015 – 41,200 miles
  • 2014 – 33,277 miles
  • 2013 – 23,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,955 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.

  • Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Very slight play in swival bearings and grease just starting to seep out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,955 miles
    Test number
    415487288335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,955 miles (+4,603)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,955 miles
    Test number
    661181519774
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,352 miles (+5,630)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,352 miles
    Test number
    502552451434
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door handle loose outer

  4. Pass71,722 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    589542267518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,905 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,905 miles
    Test number
    856540997089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,717 miles (+281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,717 miles
    Test number
    901008660459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front traction joint has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,436 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,436 miles
    Test number
    337073201709
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Very slight play in swival bearings and grease just starting to seep out

  8. Fail64,434 miles (+2,232)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,434 miles
    Test number
    212863167620
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Exhaust pipe is rubbing on fuel tank gaurd (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn N/S/R shock lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Very slight play in swival bearings and grease just starting to seep out

  9. Pass62,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,202 miles
    Test number
    913859558975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,202 miles (+7,894)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,202 miles
    Test number
    381359333781
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass54,308 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,308 miles
    Test number
    581327424967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,183 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    553634919353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,711 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    892645699158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,200 miles
    Test number
    426919431298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,200 miles (+7,923)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,200 miles
    Test number
    201502670821
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  16. Pass33,277 miles (+9,648)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,277 miles
    Test number
    198780984268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,629 miles
    Test number
    966055303386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,629 miles (+10,175)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,629 miles
    Test number
    855533003352
    • FailureOuter Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass13,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    13,454 miles
    Test number
    479596813082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 VNK

Does K31 VNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 VNK is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 VNK?
The MOT on K31 VNK is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 VNK done?
K31 VNK was recorded at 81,955 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 4,980 miles a year.
Has K31 VNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 VNK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K31 VNK 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 K31 VNK find?
K31 VNK passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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