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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K43 BVCMOT history

K43 BVC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 1992. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

K43 BVC blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2026
Mileage
69,380 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K43 BVC
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
28 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K43 BVC was last recorded at 69,380 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,349 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
1,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,380 miles
  • 2023 – 69,349 miles
  • 2022 – 69,203 miles
  • 2021 – 69,120 miles
  • 2020 – 68,222 miles
  • 2019 – 64,747 miles
  • 2018 – 63,180 miles
  • 2017 – 60,783 miles
  • 2016 – 59,484 miles
  • 2015 – 57,626 miles
  • 2014 – 56,120 miles
  • 2013 – 54,563 miles
  • 2012 – 52,790 miles
  • 2011 – 51,536 miles
  • 2010 – 49,308 miles
  • 2009 – 47,074 miles
  • 2008 – 44,823 miles
  • 2007 – 42,559 miles
  • 2006 – 39,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,380 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,380 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,380 miles
    Test number
    824746356410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass69,349 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,349 miles
    Test number
    525029382002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass69,203 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,203 miles
    Test number
    206637858072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,120 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,120 miles
    Test number
    931467928162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,222 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,222 miles
    Test number
    580794471579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Fail68,214 miles (+3,467)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,214 miles
    Test number
    329089225639
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Pass64,747 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,747 miles
    Test number
    982314169474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,180 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,180 miles
    Test number
    703710285496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,783 miles
    Test number
    410282848881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,783 miles (+1,299)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,783 miles
    Test number
    220481283105
    • Repaired at testCentral Lower Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  11. Pass59,484 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,484 miles
    Test number
    329335516847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,626 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,626 miles
    Test number
    855197616895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,120 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    167569534248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,563 miles (+1,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,563 miles
    Test number
    795685333254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass52,790 miles (+1,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,790 miles
    Test number
    379434032252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass51,536 miles (+2,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,536 miles
    Test number
    795852251266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

  17. Pass49,308 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,308 miles
    Test number
    971447030234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,074 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,074 miles
    Test number
    804080939270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,823 miles (+2,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,823 miles
    Test number
    103552448246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

  20. Pass42,559 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,559 miles
    Test number
    684525257280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,546 miles (+25)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,546 miles
    Test number
    254023957735
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteThis is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.
    • NoteOil leaking from offside swivel hub, evidence of brake disc contamination but not affecting brake performance
    • NoteSurface cracks in the side walls of all four tyres

  22. Fail42,521 miles (+2,562)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,521 miles
    Test number
    353596147236
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAdvise o/s front stub axle

  23. Pass39,959 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,959 miles
    Test number
    823839246289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAdvise near side rear brake binding slightly

Questions about K43 BVC

Does K43 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K43 BVC expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K43 BVC?
The MOT on K43 BVC expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K43 BVC done?
K43 BVC was recorded at 69,380 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 1,559 miles a year.
Has K43 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K43 BVC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on K43 BVC 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 K43 BVC find?
K43 BVC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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