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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K35 GPSMOT history

K35 GPS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

K35 GPS 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 7 May 2027
Mileage
183,316 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K35 GPS
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 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K35 GPS was last recorded at 183,316 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 3,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2007: 30,651 miles, lower than 122,236 miles on 17 Oct 2006.
  • 28 Apr 2021: 164,297 miles, lower than 216,826 miles on 5 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
180,209 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,107 miles
Average per year
3,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,316 miles
  • 2025 – 180,209 miles
  • 2024 – 176,154 miles
  • 2023 – 173,183 miles
  • 2022 – 171,179 miles
  • 2021 – 164,297 miles
  • 2018 – 216,826 miles
  • 2017 – 209,736 miles
  • 2016 – 199,026 miles
  • 2015 – 184,767 miles
  • 2014 – 171,729 miles
  • 2013 – 159,036 miles
  • 2012 – 151,418 miles
  • 2011 – 142,114 miles
  • 2010 – 133,807 miles
  • 2007 – 30,651 miles
  • 2006 – 122,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,316 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind first silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,316 miles (+3,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    183,316 miles
    Test number
    893585777001
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind first silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass180,209 miles (+4,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    180,209 miles
    Test number
    966874566878
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass176,154 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    176,154 miles
    Test number
    756391413803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,183 miles (+2,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    173,183 miles
    Test number
    706837932995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine - sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer nozzle defective

  5. Pass171,179 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    171,179 miles
    Test number
    709835444831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,297 miles (-52,529)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    164,297 miles
    Test number
    119897224010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass216,826 miles (+7,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    216,826 miles
    Test number
    812738812196
    • AdvisorySump rusty.

  8. Pass209,736 miles (+10,710)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    209,736 miles
    Test number
    895799303577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass199,026 miles (+14,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    199,026 miles
    Test number
    381712185233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass184,767 miles (+13,038)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    184,767 miles
    Test number
    547100405198
    • NoteUndercarrage rusty

  11. Pass171,729 miles (+12,693)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    171,729 miles
    Test number
    577782704195
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass159,036 miles (+222)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    159,036 miles
    Test number
    117976283037
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail158,814 miles (+7,396)5 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,814 miles
    Test number
    529157173026
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass151,418 miles (+567)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    151,418 miles
    Test number
    647344702119
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail150,851 miles (+8,737)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,851 miles
    Test number
    239749872056
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass142,114 miles (+8,307)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    142,114 miles
    Test number
    159627081030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside front hub seal leaking

  17. Fail133,807 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,807 miles
    Test number
    520235400162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWhole chassis & associated body & suspension mountings slightly corroded

  18. Pass133,807 miles (+103,156)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    133,807 miles
    Test number
    562925100174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWhole chassis & associated body & suspension mountings slightly corroded

  19. Pass30,651 miles (-91,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,651 miles
    Test number
    834666747375
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass122,236 miles (+449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    122,236 miles
    Test number
    343270296477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail121,787 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,787 miles
    Test number
    952499176286
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K35 GPS

Does K35 GPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K35 GPS is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K35 GPS?
The MOT on K35 GPS is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K35 GPS done?
K35 GPS was recorded at 183,316 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,149 miles a year.
Has K35 GPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K35 GPS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on K35 GPS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K35 GPS find?
K35 GPS passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind first silencer; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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