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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

K33 BKLMOT history

K33 BKL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 96,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

K33 BKL 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 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,378 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 BKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 BKL was last recorded at 96,378 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,332 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
1,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,378 miles
  • 2025 – 94,955 miles
  • 2024 – 94,013 miles
  • 2023 – 92,439 miles
  • 2022 – 89,953 miles
  • 2021 – 86,121 miles
  • 2020 – 83,614 miles
  • 2019 – 81,799 miles
  • 2018 – 80,664 miles
  • 2017 – 79,571 miles
  • 2016 – 78,685 miles
  • 2015 – 76,985 miles
  • 2014 – 74,798 miles
  • 2013 – 73,062 miles
  • 2012 – 70,325 miles
  • 2011 – 68,498 miles
  • 2010 – 65,986 miles
  • 2009 – 63,821 miles
  • 2008 – 62,059 miles
  • 2007 – 59,906 miles
  • 2006 – 56,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,378 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front too rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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)

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,378 miles (+46)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,378 miles
    Test number
    386134232822
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail96,332 miles (+1,377)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    597246324572
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass94,955 miles (+942)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,955 miles
    Test number
    667299696996
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,013 miles (+1,574)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,013 miles
    Test number
    496957984043
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,439 miles (+2,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,439 miles
    Test number
    246831007520
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,953 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,953 miles
    Test number
    568390964590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,121 miles (+2,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,121 miles
    Test number
    767999861170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm to axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm to axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,614 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,614 miles
    Test number
    490184506681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,799 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,799 miles
    Test number
    560062632217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail81,762 miles (+1,098)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    437062478225
    • MajorCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass80,664 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,664 miles
    Test number
    210959339560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail80,662 miles (+1,091)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,662 miles
    Test number
    923482593694
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass79,571 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,571 miles
    Test number
    544545716597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis/suspension/underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake pipes

  14. Fail79,571 miles (+886)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,571 miles
    Test number
    248038457681
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis/suspension/underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake pipes

  15. Pass78,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,685 miles
    Test number
    531285840288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front offside & nearside brake pipes

  16. Fail78,685 miles (+1,700)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,685 miles
    Test number
    736482732688
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front offside & nearside brake pipes

  17. Pass76,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    913810132097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,985 miles (+2,187)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    220973021464
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper blades not parking correctly (8.3.1b)

  19. Pass74,798 miles (+1,736)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,798 miles
    Test number
    975838144296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil level on minimum

  20. Pass73,062 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,062 miles
    Test number
    678814083276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail72,844 miles (+2,519)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    298267373278
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass70,325 miles (+1,827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,325 miles
    Test number
    296741752209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass68,498 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,498 miles
    Test number
    376402851411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,494 miles (+2,508)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,494 miles
    Test number
    661699154018
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass65,986 miles (+2,165)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,986 miles
    Test number
    222521950251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade starting to split

  26. Pass63,821 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,821 miles
    Test number
    423308259208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,793 miles (+1,734)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,793 miles
    Test number
    211547449263
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake pipes
    • NoteFront brake pads moving in calipers

  28. Pass62,059 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,059 miles
    Test number
    162255338245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded.rear tyre inner side walls starting to crack. front offside & nearside brake pads rattling in carrier

  29. Fail62,059 miles (+2,153)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,059 miles
    Test number
    270918128259
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded.rear tyre inner side walls starting to crack. front offside & nearside brake pads rattling in carrier

  30. Pass59,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    534380357226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail59,906 miles (+3,067)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    863800457223
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCorrosion starting to brake pipes †wear starting to steering idler ball joint

  32. Pass56,839 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,839 miles
    Test number
    560930336250
    • NoteCorrosion/wear to front & rear brake discs †corrosion to front & rear coil springs † †

  33. Fail56,834 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    184478126218
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion/wear to front & rear brake discs †corrosion to front & rear coil springs †

Questions about K33 BKL

Does K33 BKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 BKL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K33 BKL?
The MOT on K33 BKL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K33 BKL done?
K33 BKL was recorded at 96,378 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 1,964 miles a year.
Has K33 BKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 BKL has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K33 BKL 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 K33 BKL find?
K33 BKL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front body mount corroded; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front too rear.

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