
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
K36 GFOMOT history
K36 GFO is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 31 MOT tests, with 120,005 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 120,005 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 31
- 16 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 2,085 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K36 GFO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 1 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
K36 GFO was last recorded at 120,005 miles on 26 Jan 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jan 2018: 120,000 miles, lower than 120,001 miles on 20 Jan 2017.
- 4 Feb 2019: 120,007 miles, lower than 120,009 miles on 23 Jan 2018.
- 26 Jan 2023: 120,005 miles, lower than 120,009 miles on 9 Feb 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 120,009 miles · 9 Feb 2022
- Average per year
- 2,085 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 120,005 miles
- 2022 – 120,009 miles
- 2020 – 120,009 miles
- 2019 – 120,009 miles
- 2018 – 120,009 miles
- 2017 – 120,001 miles
- 2016 – 118,458 miles
- 2015 – 111,508 miles
- 2013 – 101,448 miles
- 2012 – 93,396 miles
- 2011 – 93,298 miles
- 2010 – 91,710 miles
- 2009 – 88,037 miles
- 2008 – 87,435 miles
- 2007 – 86,710 miles
- 2006 – 85,904 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2018
Both rear suspension bump stops are missing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Deep corrosion to underside of vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,005 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 120,005 miles
- Test number
- 257181588960
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail120,005 miles (-4)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,005 miles
- Test number
- 259117841969
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,009 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 120,009 miles
- Test number
- 466181669780
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass120,009 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 120,009 miles
- Test number
- 176745780706
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail120,009 miles6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,009 miles
- Test number
- 829762168298
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass120,009 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 120,009 miles
- Test number
- 310345132318
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops are missing
- AdvisoryDeep corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail120,007 miles (-2)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,007 miles
- Test number
- 946429445100
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops are missing
- AdvisoryDeep corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass120,009 miles (+9)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 120,009 miles
- Test number
- 218899390708
- AdvisoryBattery tray is corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front hub inner seals are leaking
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops are missing
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket is broken but system is still supported
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub cap leaking oil
- AdvisoryRear passenger seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering damper rubber bushes are worn
Fail120,000 miles (-1)9 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,000 miles
- Test number
- 602391131622
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBattery tray is corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front hub inner seals are leaking
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops are missing
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket is broken but system is still supported
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub cap leaking oil
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear passenger seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering damper rubber bushes are worn
Pass120,001 miles (+1,543)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 120,001 miles
- Test number
- 776446439183
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside heavy corrosion to chassis rail
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing is slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop is missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear oil leak from hub
- AdvisoryBoth wiper blades are split but are still clearing the screen
- AdvisoryRear propshaft rear joint has slight wear
- AdvisorySlight leak from both front hub seals
Pass118,458 miles (+8)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 118,458 miles
- Test number
- 395524868350
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming in n/s/f floor tray
- AdvisoryCorrosion in o/s/f floor area
- AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
- AdvisorySlight damage to front number plate
- AdvisorySlight weep from o/s/f hub seal
Fail118,450 miles (+6,942)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,450 miles
- Test number
- 675923847313
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming in n/s/f floor tray
- AdvisoryCorrosion in o/s/f floor area
- AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
- AdvisorySlight damage to front number plate
- AdvisorySlight weep from o/s/f hub seal
Pass111,508 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 111,508 miles
- Test number
- 775843515038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail111,492 miles (+10,044)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,492 miles
- Test number
- 165937005444
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,448 miles (+4)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 101,448 miles
- Test number
- 727241663316
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront lower bulkhead on both sides corroded
- NoteOffside rear axle oil seal leaking
- NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
Fail101,444 miles (+4,166)9 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,444 miles
- Test number
- 447623953342
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront lower bulkhead on both sides corroded
- NoteOffside rear axle oil seal leaking
- NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
Pass97,278 miles (+65)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 97,278 miles
- Test number
- 395159703077
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail97,213 miles (+3,817)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,213 miles
- Test number
- 425865303015
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass93,396 miles (+98)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 93,396 miles
- Test number
- 767063002023
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteO/s/r bumpstop missing
- NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn
Fail93,298 miles (+1,588)1 dangerous11 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,298 miles
- Test number
- 449661021492
- DangerousVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteRust hole in floor n/s front
- NoteWiper blades detiorated
- NoteN/s rear bump stop missing
Pass91,710 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 91,710 miles
- Test number
- 594801130326
- NoteRear off car still corroded toe bar has been removed
Fail91,708 miles (+3,671)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,708 miles
- Test number
- 360039220340
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Pass88,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 88,037 miles
- Test number
- 491771409457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,037 miles (+141)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,037 miles
- Test number
- 873361509321
- Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Repaired at testRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail87,896 miles (+461)13 failures1 repaired6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,896 miles
- Test number
- 144397099237
- FailureCentre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureCentre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteUnder body/schassis corrosion
Pass87,435 miles (+5)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 87,435 miles
- Test number
- 490550218398
- NoteBoth tractor joints leaking.
- NoteOff-side drop arm track rod end: gaiter split.
- NoteSlight leak from bottom of steering box.
Fail87,430 miles (+720)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,430 miles
- Test number
- 592623208366
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteBoth tractor joints leaking.
- NoteOff-side drop arm track rod end: gaiter split.
- NoteSlight leak from bottom of steering box.
Pass86,710 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 86,710 miles
- Test number
- 891857797241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,705 miles (+801)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,705 miles
- Test number
- 211643287291
- FailureBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail85,904 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,904 miles
- Test number
- 632062866265
- Repaired at testExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass85,904 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 85,904 miles
- Test number
- 663002966280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K36 GFO
- Does K36 GFO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K36 GFO expired on 8 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K36 GFO?
- The MOT on K36 GFO expired on 8 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K36 GFO done?
- K36 GFO was recorded at 120,005 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 2,085 miles a year.
- Has K36 GFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K36 GFO has failed 15 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on K36 GFO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 17 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K36 GFO find?
- K36 GFO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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