
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
K42 GFOMOT history
K42 GFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,144 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 166,144 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,415 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K42 GFO
- 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 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K42 GFO was last recorded at 166,144 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 166,144 miles · 6 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,415 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,144 miles
- 2025 – 164,256 miles
- 2024 – 162,062 miles
- 2023 – 159,804 miles
- 2022 – 157,612 miles
- 2021 – 154,647 miles
- 2019 – 148,690 miles
- 2018 – 139,280 miles
- 2017 – 130,718 miles
- 2016 – 121,232 miles
- 2015 – 112,447 miles
- 2014 – 104,180 miles
- 2013 – 97,103 miles
- 2012 – 94,972 miles
- 2011 – 88,680 miles
- 2010 – 84,572 miles
- 2009 – 75,039 miles
- 2008 – 68,761 miles
- 2007 – 63,020 miles
- 2006 – 57,513 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront diff has got excessive playRecorded 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Oil leaks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
30 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,144 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 166,144 miles
- Test number
- 960823787039
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront diff has got excessive play
Fail166,144 miles (+1,888)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,144 miles
- Test number
- 909037181020
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront diff has got excessive play
Pass164,256 miles (+2,194)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 164,256 miles
- Test number
- 485018000620
- MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass162,062 miles (+2,258)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 162,062 miles
- Test number
- 578449796591
- AdvisoryBattary box corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass159,804 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 159,804 miles
- Test number
- 909255608000
- AdvisoryBattery box corroded
Fail159,802 miles (+2,190)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,802 miles
- Test number
- 523047916180
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBattery box corroded
Pass157,612 miles (+2,965)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 157,612 miles
- Test number
- 713357714354
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working two bulbs fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box slight oil leak (2.1.5 (a))
Pass154,647 miles (+5,957)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 154,647 miles
- Test number
- 707358509752
- DangerousOsr tyre is out of shape and getting low on tread
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass148,690 miles (+9,410)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 148,690 miles
- Test number
- 124975939687
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass139,280 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 139,280 miles
- Test number
- 726147131529
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre punctured (non repairable)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail139,280 miles (+8,562)3 dangerous13 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,280 miles
- Test number
- 492471004610
- DangerousFront Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected prop shaft spline (1.1.21 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pivot excessively worn prop shaft universal joint (1.1.15 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake inadequately mounted prop shaft front universal joint to parking brake drum (1.1.21 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pivot excessively worn rear prop shaft rear universal joint (1.1.15 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre non repairable puncture
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,718 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 130,718 miles
- Test number
- 277121038625
- AdvisoryFreeplay in front hub bearings
Fail130,715 miles (+9,483)13 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,715 miles
- Test number
- 898432171278
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper arm (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm joint (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFreeplay in front hub bearings
Pass121,232 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 121,232 miles
- Test number
- 264273968353
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail121,230 miles (+8,783)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,230 miles
- Test number
- 344660563272
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass112,447 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 112,447 miles
- Test number
- 696154634437
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear axle oil seal slightly leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail112,440 miles (+8,260)19 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,440 miles
- Test number
- 228539305201
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteRear number plate going dull
Pass104,180 miles (+7,077)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 104,180 miles
- Test number
- 869150614240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,103 miles (+2,131)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 97,103 miles
- Test number
- 917130573176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 94,972 miles
- Test number
- 879757362118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,972 miles (+6,292)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,972 miles
- Test number
- 295236862153
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass88,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 88,680 miles
- Test number
- 888926921113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,680 miles (+4,108)14 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,680 miles
- Test number
- 986505221114
- FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Pass84,572 miles (+9,533)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 84,572 miles
- Test number
- 563267820188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,039 miles (+6,278)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 75,039 miles
- Test number
- 430759729033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,761 miles (+5,741)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 68,761 miles
- Test number
- 624991238062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,020 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,020 miles
- Test number
- 282799627068
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass63,020 miles (+5,507)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 63,020 miles
- Test number
- 494809627054
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass57,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 57,513 miles
- Test number
- 321412036064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,513 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,513 miles
- Test number
- 412540126054
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Questions about K42 GFO
- Does K42 GFO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K42 GFO is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K42 GFO?
- The MOT on K42 GFO is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K42 GFO done?
- K42 GFO was recorded at 166,144 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,415 miles a year.
- Has K42 GFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K42 GFO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on K42 GFO 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 K42 GFO find?
- K42 GFO passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j joint; front diff has got excessive play.
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