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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K47 DDUMOT history

K47 DDU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 59,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

K47 DDU green 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 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
59,574 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K47 DDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K47 DDU was last recorded at 59,574 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,567 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,574 miles
  • 2025 – 53,153 miles
  • 2024 – 46,291 miles
  • 2023 – 40,746 miles
  • 2022 – 38,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,574 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryChassis corroded.

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.

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush + mounting hole worn. both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

7 tests since 21 Feb 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,574 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    842771967469
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded.

  2. Fail59,567 miles (+6,414)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,567 miles
    Test number
    317062746769
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Marked In Yellow (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame Ball Joint Boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Marked In Yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked In Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked In Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked In Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Radius Arm Front Bolt Loose Marked In Yellow (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked In Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering damper Bush Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box Leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,153 miles (+6,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    53,153 miles
    Test number
    155485320665
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass46,291 miles (+5,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    46,291 miles
    Test number
    781989238212
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  5. Pass40,746 miles (+2,357)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    40,746 miles
    Test number
    465204457825
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass38,389 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    38,389 miles
    Test number
    445142665021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush + mounting hole worn. both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hockey stick front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail38,389 miles1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,389 miles
    Test number
    840965684231
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush + mounting hole worn. both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hockey stick front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Questions about K47 DDU

Does K47 DDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K47 DDU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K47 DDU?
The MOT on K47 DDU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K47 DDU done?
K47 DDU was recorded at 59,574 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 5,264 miles a year.
Has K47 DDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K47 DDU has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K47 DDU 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 K47 DDU find?
K47 DDU passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle ball joint; offside front steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel; chassis corroded..

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