Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
K33 NSSMOT history
K33 NSS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 211,945 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 211,945 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,763 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K33 NSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K33 NSS was last recorded at 211,945 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 211,943 miles · 29 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,763 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 211,945 miles
- 2023 – 209,490 miles
- 2022 – 208,015 miles
- 2020 – 199,489 miles
- 2019 – 190,701 miles
- 2018 – 186,833 miles
- 2017 – 180,290 miles
- 2016 – 170,276 miles
- 2015 – 160,323 miles
- 2014 – 152,548 miles
- 2013 – 147,358 miles
- 2011 – 139,467 miles
- 2010 – 131,435 miles
- 2009 – 125,838 miles
- 2008 – 116,846 miles
- 2007 – 107,207 miles
- 2006 – 95,763 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass211,945 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear door outer handle in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle torque reaction joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside rear and rear door corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Exhaust mounting defective centre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Trailer electrical socket insecure
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass211,945 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 211,945 miles
- Test number
- 603116785472
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear door outer handle in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle torque reaction joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear and rear door corroded
Fail211,943 miles (+2,453)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,943 miles
- Test number
- 867253063723
- MajorFuel pipe leaking pressure regulator on cylinder head (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear door outer handle in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle torque reaction joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear and rear door corroded
Pass209,490 miles (+1,475)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 209,490 miles
- Test number
- 254603058076
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member / bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass208,015 miles (+8,526)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 208,015 miles
- Test number
- 156929125192
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass199,489 miles (+8,788)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 199,489 miles
- Test number
- 462633268307
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight leak from seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,701 miles (+3,868)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 190,701 miles
- Test number
- 340448356007
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint seal has slight leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass186,833 miles (+6,543)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 186,833 miles
- Test number
- 552060952305
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront bumper starting to rust
Pass180,290 miles (+10,014)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 180,290 miles
- Test number
- 551498062794
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass170,276 miles (+9,953)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 170,276 miles
- Test number
- 411247995651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,323 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 160,323 miles
- Test number
- 366498445045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,323 miles (+7,775)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,323 miles
- Test number
- 277010045028
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass152,548 miles (+5,190)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 152,548 miles
- Test number
- 575593044028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,358 miles (+7,891)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 147,358 miles
- Test number
- 586363453087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass139,467 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 139,467 miles
- Test number
- 675931241354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,466 miles (+8,031)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,466 miles
- Test number
- 558596831374
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteReverse lights not working
Pass131,435 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 131,435 miles
- Test number
- 393639630222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,434 miles (+5,596)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,434 miles
- Test number
- 410545130203
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass125,838 miles (+8,992)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 125,838 miles
- Test number
- 990030449244
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass116,846 miles (+9,639)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 116,846 miles
- Test number
- 580827718189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,207 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 107,207 miles
- Test number
- 330105077039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,204 miles (+11,441)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,204 miles
- Test number
- 521647367009
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass95,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 95,763 miles
- Test number
- 123462466459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K33 NSS
- Does K33 NSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 NSS is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K33 NSS?
- The MOT on K33 NSS is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K33 NSS done?
- K33 NSS was recorded at 211,945 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,763 miles a year.
- Has K33 NSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K33 NSS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on K33 NSS 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 NSS find?
- K33 NSS passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish, and 5 more.
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