
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
K34 DNKMOT history
K34 DNK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 148,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 148,724 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 21 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 2,264 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K34 DNK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 1 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K34 DNK was last recorded at 148,724 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,322 miles · 18 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 402 miles
- Average per year
- 2,264 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,724 miles
- 2025 – 148,322 miles
- 2024 – 147,649 miles
- 2023 – 146,792 miles
- 2022 – 145,779 miles
- 2021 – 144,335 miles
- 2020 – 142,576 miles
- 2019 – 139,949 miles
- 2018 – 137,339 miles
- 2017 – 134,566 miles
- 2016 – 132,048 miles
- 2015 – 130,509 miles
- 2014 – 128,782 miles
- 2013 – 126,715 miles
- 2012 – 123,877 miles
- 2011 – 121,272 miles
- 2010 – 118,593 miles
- 2009 – 115,899 miles
- 2008 – 112,222 miles
- 2007 – 108,070 miles
- 2006 – 103,203 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle mount ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Some pas fluid around pas box,unable to see a leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
36 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,724 miles (+402)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 148,724 miles
- Test number
- 402903563103
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle mount ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass148,322 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 148,322 miles
- Test number
- 641176912959
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail148,322 miles (+673)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,322 miles
- Test number
- 226218553480
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass147,649 miles (+857)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 147,649 miles
- Test number
- 272346542656
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass146,792 miles (+1,013)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 146,792 miles
- Test number
- 413736870753
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
Pass145,779 miles (+1,444)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 145,779 miles
- Test number
- 328776274538
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both blades torn on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySome cuts in tyres not through to cords
Pass144,335 miles (+1,759)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 144,335 miles
- Test number
- 621447286114
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray/compartment corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle ball joint rubber starting to split
Pass142,576 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 142,576 miles
- Test number
- 927134506221
- AdvisoryCorrosion on offside front out rigger
- AdvisoryPlay in steering box close to limit
Fail142,576 miles (+2,627)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,576 miles
- Test number
- 633951520105
- MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on offside front out rigger
- AdvisoryPlay in steering box close to limit
Pass139,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 139,949 miles
- Test number
- 893050338414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,949 miles (+2,610)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,949 miles
- Test number
- 189057058876
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass137,339 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 137,339 miles
- Test number
- 688594792934
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySome pas fluid around pas box,unable to see a leak
Fail137,339 miles (+2,773)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,339 miles
- Test number
- 753770842179
- DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking injector leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAlternator belt loose
- AdvisorySome pas fluid around pas box,unable to see a leak
Pass134,566 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 134,566 miles
- Test number
- 929948164059
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
Fail134,566 miles (+2,518)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,566 miles
- Test number
- 268127834825
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryRear diff level check plug broken away from casing,leaking oil
Pass132,048 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 132,048 miles
- Test number
- 351867660895
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryChassis corroding
- AdvisoryFront tyres perishing
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroding
- AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops missing
Fail132,048 miles (+1,539)4 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,048 miles
- Test number
- 412986931524
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryChassis corroding
- AdvisoryFront tyres perishing
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroding
- AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops missing
- AdvisoryWiper blades torn
Pass130,509 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 130,509 miles
- Test number
- 407474400974
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front passenger seat runner corroded and fractured. other 3mountings ok
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cut in tread
Fail130,509 miles (+1,727)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,509 miles
- Test number
- 127129105224
- FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteNearside front passenger seat runner corroded and fractured.other 3 mountings ok
- NoteNearside front tyre has cut in tread
Pass128,782 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 128,782 miles
- Test number
- 459713204267
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
Fail128,782 miles (+2,067)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,782 miles
- Test number
- 227153104236
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
Pass126,715 miles (+2)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 126,715 miles
- Test number
- 199692513225
- NoteFront no.plate deteriorated
- NoteNearside front & offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking
Fail126,713 miles (+2,836)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,713 miles
- Test number
- 555210113254
- FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- NoteFront no.plate deteriorated
- NoteNearside front & offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking
Pass123,877 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 123,877 miles
- Test number
- 547923812201
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
- NoteWiper blades torn on ends
Fail123,877 miles (+2,605)10 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,877 miles
- Test number
- 789987702230
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureTowbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
- NoteNearside front tyre tread depth worn to legal limit
- NoteWiper blades torn on ends
Pass121,272 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 121,272 miles
- Test number
- 715768901239
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished
- NoteSome travel in brake pedal and slightly spongy
Fail121,272 miles (+2,679)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,272 miles
- Test number
- 277347301266
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished
- NoteSome travel in brake pedal and slightly spongy
Pass118,593 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 118,593 miles
- Test number
- 993160710275
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront number plate deteriorating
- NoteHas cambelt been replaced?
- NoteSome corrosion to various metal brake pipes
- NoteSome travel in brake pedal
Fail118,593 miles (+2,694)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,593 miles
- Test number
- 303268300474
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront number plate deteriorating
- NoteHas cambelt been replaced?
- NoteSome corrosion to various metal brake pipes
- NoteSome travel in brake pedal
Pass115,899 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 115,899 miles
- Test number
- 332914409203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,898 miles (+3,676)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,898 miles
- Test number
- 151803109286
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass112,222 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 112,222 miles
- Test number
- 210354918218
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteSlight noise o/s/f wheel bearing
- NoteSome rust front to rear metal brake pipe
Fail112,222 miles (+4,152)9 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,222 miles
- Test number
- 750681118229
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteSlight noise o/s/f wheel bearing
Pass108,070 miles (+4,867)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 108,070 miles
- Test number
- 864013717252
- NoteSome play all wheel bearings
Fail103,203 miles4 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,203 miles
- Test number
- 312633316440
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteBoth front flexi brake hoses cracking,some play in both front ralco bushes & rear wheel bearings & front steering drop arm.slight oil leak offside front shockabsorber ,front & rear no plates cracked
Pass103,203 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 103,203 miles
- Test number
- 924513916255
- NoteBoth front flexi brake hoses cracking,some play in both front ralco bushes & rear wheel bearings & front steering drop arm.slight oil leak offside front shockabsorber ,front & rear no plates cracked
Questions about K34 DNK
- Does K34 DNK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K34 DNK is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K34 DNK?
- The MOT on K34 DNK is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K34 DNK done?
- K34 DNK was recorded at 148,724 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 2,264 miles a year.
- Has K34 DNK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K34 DNK has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on K34 DNK 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 K34 DNK find?
- K34 DNK passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle mount ball joint.
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