
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
K45 GFOMOT history
K45 GFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 37 MOT tests, with 156,514 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 156,514 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 37
- 20 passed · 17 failed
- Per year
- 3,090 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K45 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 8 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K45 GFO was last recorded at 156,514 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 156,504 miles · 3 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,090 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,514 miles
- 2025 – 155,367 miles
- 2024 – 154,871 miles
- 2022 – 153,958 miles
- 2021 – 153,033 miles
- 2020 – 152,741 miles
- 2019 – 150,405 miles
- 2018 – 145,807 miles
- 2017 – 138,991 miles
- 2016 – 133,926 miles
- 2015 – 125,775 miles
- 2014 – 123,422 miles
- 2013 – 120,548 miles
- 2012 – 118,657 miles
- 2011 – 116,556 miles
- 2010 – 111,681 miles
- 2009 – 109,965 miles
- 2008 – 109,952 miles
- 2007 – 105,627 miles
- 2006 – 99,355 miles
- 2005 – 93,171 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 12 MOTs since 2019
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Battery tray corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
37 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,514 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 156,514 miles
- Test number
- 512598871918
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail156,504 miles (+1,137)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,504 miles
- Test number
- 461772728857
- MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass155,367 miles (+496)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 155,367 miles
- Test number
- 674277019490
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass154,871 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 154,871 miles
- Test number
- 839524598171
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail154,871 miles (+913)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,871 miles
- Test number
- 269458236267
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass153,958 miles (+62)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 153,958 miles
- Test number
- 405326969165
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail153,896 miles (+863)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,896 miles
- Test number
- 592523825012
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass153,033 miles (+62)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 153,033 miles
- Test number
- 625533166458
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail152,971 miles (+230)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,971 miles
- Test number
- 163530134899
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass152,741 miles (+2,336)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 152,741 miles
- Test number
- 796835583228
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
Pass150,405 miles (+64)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 150,405 miles
- Test number
- 174930208327
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
Fail150,341 miles (+4,534)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,341 miles
- Test number
- 731097740930
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chaasis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
Pass145,807 miles (+6,816)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 145,807 miles
- Test number
- 805114298749
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub has slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass138,991 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 138,991 miles
- Test number
- 278989710089
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer hub leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near spring mount (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside seat belt receiver cover missing
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail138,987 miles (+5,061)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,987 miles
- Test number
- 977012705567
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer hub leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near spring mount (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside seat belt receiver cover missing
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass133,926 miles (+8,151)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 133,926 miles
- Test number
- 537744481595
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside seat belt receiver cover missing not effecting the operation of the belt
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass125,775 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 125,775 miles
- Test number
- 449543405167
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail125,768 miles (+2,346)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,768 miles
- Test number
- 608657595056
- 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail123,422 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,422 miles
- Test number
- 116890004155
- Repaired at testOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- NoteCenter exh mount is splitting ?
Pass123,422 miles (+2,874)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 123,422 miles
- Test number
- 555840204124
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- NoteCenter exh mount is splitting ?
Pass120,548 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 120,548 miles
- Test number
- 237885213102
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail120,543 miles (+1,886)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,543 miles
- Test number
- 486248103138
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass118,657 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 118,657 miles
- Test number
- 976560812169
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Fail118,644 miles (+2,088)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,644 miles
- Test number
- 669183702172
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass116,556 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 116,556 miles
- Test number
- 778281101115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,526 miles (+4,845)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,526 miles
- Test number
- 169347691499
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass111,681 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 111,681 miles
- Test number
- 764639190018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,664 miles (+1,699)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,664 miles
- Test number
- 822527990099
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass109,965 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 109,965 miles
- Test number
- 950127599025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail109,965 miles (+13)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,965 miles
- Test number
- 534237499060
- FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail109,952 miles (+4,325)13 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,952 miles
- Test number
- 662958188201
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
- FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass105,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 105,627 miles
- Test number
- 454571927233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,627 miles (+6,272)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,627 miles
- Test number
- 612281027216
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass99,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 99,355 miles
- Test number
- 691387646206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,355 miles (+6,184)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,355 miles
- Test number
- 334125536293
- FailureFront Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass93,171 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 93,171 miles
- Test number
- 934434335235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,171 miles12 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,171 miles
- Test number
- 731233225204
- FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
- FailureCentre Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- FailureCentre Rear Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)
- FailureNearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about K45 GFO
- Does K45 GFO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K45 GFO is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K45 GFO?
- The MOT on K45 GFO is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K45 GFO done?
- K45 GFO was recorded at 156,514 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,090 miles a year.
- Has K45 GFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K45 GFO has failed 17 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on K45 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 K45 GFO find?
- K45 GFO passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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