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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K34 XBDMOT history

K34 XBD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 183,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

K34 XBD blue 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 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
183,041 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K34 XBD
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 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K34 XBD was last recorded at 183,041 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,405 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
636 miles
Average per year
3,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,041 miles
  • 2024 – 182,405 miles
  • 2023 – 180,754 miles
  • 2022 – 179,563 miles
  • 2021 – 177,664 miles
  • 2020 – 176,545 miles
  • 2019 – 175,578 miles
  • 2018 – 174,330 miles
  • 2017 – 172,383 miles
  • 2016 – 169,175 miles
  • 2015 – 163,980 miles
  • 2014 – 160,064 miles
  • 2013 – 155,141 miles
  • 2012 – 152,350 miles
  • 2011 – 148,578 miles
  • 2010 – 143,138 miles
  • 2009 – 137,971 miles
  • 2008 – 132,688 miles
  • 2007 – 125,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,041 miles
  • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,041 miles (+636)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    183,041 miles
    Test number
    362769783078
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass182,405 miles (+1,651)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    182,405 miles
    Test number
    109879732860
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,754 miles (+1,191)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    180,754 miles
    Test number
    987821761452
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass179,563 miles (+1,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    179,563 miles
    Test number
    867776700990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass177,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    177,664 miles
    Test number
    644718880811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail177,664 miles (+1,119)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,664 miles
    Test number
    176370884732
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass176,545 miles (+967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    176,545 miles
    Test number
    532122872622
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mount is split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Diff Output Seal is weeping

  8. Pass175,578 miles (+1,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,578 miles
    Test number
    193915140797
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective loose front bracket and rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass174,330 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    174,330 miles
    Test number
    357288982248
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail174,330 miles (+1,947)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,330 miles
    Test number
    944682912151
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity when indicator applied (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass172,383 miles (+3,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    172,383 miles
    Test number
    495071858791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor close to mount (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor close to mount (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass169,175 miles (+5,195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    169,175 miles
    Test number
    125857659899
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated casing missing and release button damaged (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass163,980 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    163,980 miles
    Test number
    736905505222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass160,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    160,064 miles
    Test number
    368951414441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail160,064 miles (+4,923)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,064 miles
    Test number
    345501014412
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass155,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    155,141 miles
    Test number
    335160393166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail155,141 miles (+2,791)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,141 miles
    Test number
    947059583134
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass152,350 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    152,350 miles
    Test number
    208538802219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass148,578 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    148,578 miles
    Test number
    635468901253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail148,573 miles (+5,435)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,573 miles
    Test number
    456832701213
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdvise osf tractor joint leaking

  21. Pass143,138 miles (+5,167)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    143,138 miles
    Test number
    550481600209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass137,971 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    137,971 miles
    Test number
    554254199149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass132,688 miles (+6,787)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    132,688 miles
    Test number
    830540138161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass125,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    125,901 miles
    Test number
    321632207015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail125,900 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,900 miles
    Test number
    374732107084
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about K34 XBD

Does K34 XBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K34 XBD is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K34 XBD?
The MOT on K34 XBD is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K34 XBD done?
K34 XBD was recorded at 183,041 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,026 miles a year.
Has K34 XBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K34 XBD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on K34 XBD 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 XBD find?
K34 XBD passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body, and 8 more.

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