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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K47 TADMOT history

K47 TAD is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

K47 TAD red 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 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,859 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K47 TAD
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
16 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K47 TAD was last recorded at 99,859 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 2,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,925 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,934 miles
Average per year
3,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,859 miles
  • 2025 – 96,925 miles
  • 2024 – 94,097 miles
  • 2023 – 91,278 miles
  • 2022 – 87,919 miles
  • 2021 – 84,512 miles
  • 2020 – 81,837 miles
  • 2019 – 78,749 miles
  • 2018 – 75,128 miles
  • 2017 – 71,184 miles
  • 2016 – 67,474 miles
  • 2015 – 67,097 miles
  • 2014 – 65,437 miles
  • 2013 – 63,443 miles
  • 2012 – 60,111 miles
  • 2011 – 57,041 miles
  • 2010 – 52,348 miles
  • 2009 – 45,277 miles
  • 2008 – 41,451 miles
  • 2007 – 36,777 miles
  • 2006 – 30,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,859 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Slight play in both swivel balls
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Welding repairs to chassis heavily undersealed

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,859 miles (+2,934)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,859 miles
    Test number
    411158367028
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in both swivel balls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Welding repairs to chassis heavily undersealed

  2. Pass96,925 miles (+2,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    856935302179
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,097 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,097 miles
    Test number
    743386964596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,278 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,278 miles
    Test number
    857854699063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper swivel pin slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  5. Fail91,278 miles (+3,359)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,278 miles
    Test number
    332653474562
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure mounting bush (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper swivel pin slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  6. Pass87,919 miles (+3,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,919 miles
    Test number
    198841633465
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass84,512 miles (+2,675)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,512 miles
    Test number
    902822902574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,837 miles (+3,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,837 miles
    Test number
    336635468929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper kingpin slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper kingpin slight play

  9. Pass78,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    78,749 miles
    Test number
    165167140076
    • AdvisoryFront hockey stick bushes both sides
    • AdvisoryRear top shocker bushes

  10. Fail78,749 miles (+3,621)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,749 miles
    Test number
    125859846462
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront hockey stick bushes both sides
    • AdvisoryRear top shocker bushes

  11. Pass75,128 miles (+3,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,128 miles
    Test number
    114559012675
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side front out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHockey stick bushes worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering u js

  12. Pass71,184 miles (+3,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,184 miles
    Test number
    101086798682
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust front

  13. Pass67,474 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,474 miles
    Test number
    146575135645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,097 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    226422165138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,090 miles (+1,653)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,090 miles
    Test number
    218501265150
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass65,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,437 miles
    Test number
    147681164170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,437 miles (+1,994)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,437 miles
    Test number
    276841964160
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass63,443 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,443 miles
    Test number
    605453963120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,111 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,111 miles
    Test number
    535154572139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,024 miles (+2,983)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,024 miles
    Test number
    278355862424
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass57,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,041 miles
    Test number
    807698661140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,041 miles (+4,693)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,041 miles
    Test number
    967318761189
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  23. Pass52,348 miles (+7,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    162120960124
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass45,277 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,277 miles
    Test number
    254357969404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,451 miles
    Test number
    102718948167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Fail41,451 miles (+4,674)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,451 miles
    Test number
    563788148156
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass36,777 miles (+6,772)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,777 miles
    Test number
    501599737141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSome slight rear brake imbalance

  28. Pass30,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,005 miles
    Test number
    281482856110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,003 miles1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,003 miles
    Test number
    250822256105
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about K47 TAD

Does K47 TAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K47 TAD is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K47 TAD?
The MOT on K47 TAD is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K47 TAD done?
K47 TAD was recorded at 99,859 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 3,460 miles a year.
Has K47 TAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K47 TAD has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on K47 TAD 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 TAD find?
K47 TAD passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front slight play in both swivel balls; offside rear coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened chassis; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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