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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,401 cc

K50 CSAMOT history

K50 CSA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 49,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

K50 CSA blue 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
49,023 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 CSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 CSA was last recorded at 49,023 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,615 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
408 miles
Average per year
1,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,023 miles
  • 2024 – 48,615 miles
  • 2023 – 47,988 miles
  • 2022 – 47,224 miles
  • 2021 – 46,757 miles
  • 2020 – 45,732 miles
  • 2019 – 44,919 miles
  • 2018 – 43,455 miles
  • 2017 – 41,637 miles
  • 2016 – 39,493 miles
  • 2015 – 37,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,023 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Slight leak from front Tracta joints seal.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most tie bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most, Tie bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,023 miles (+408)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    880969445902
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight leak from front Tracta joints seal.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most tie bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most, Tie bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,615 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    48,615 miles
    Test number
    123943810939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,988 miles (+764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    47,988 miles
    Test number
    456080688373
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play OSF AND NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass47,224 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,224 miles
    Test number
    121543662686
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside covered in grease (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail47,218 miles (+461)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,218 miles
    Test number
    792824287634
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear brake performance to low (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside covered in grease (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass46,757 miles (+1,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    986342625490
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass45,732 miles (+813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,732 miles
    Test number
    874065730789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass44,919 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,919 miles
    Test number
    427014435716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,918 miles (+1,463)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,918 miles
    Test number
    982475917699
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass43,455 miles (+1,818)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,455 miles
    Test number
    710838251614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass41,637 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,637 miles
    Test number
    784715007704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,493 miles
    Test number
    117843772499
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail39,493 miles (+1,860)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,493 miles
    Test number
    953616812308
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass37,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,633 miles
    Test number
    748923585018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,633 miles8 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,633 miles
    Test number
    816963085082
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about K50 CSA

Does K50 CSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 CSA is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K50 CSA?
The MOT on K50 CSA is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 CSA done?
K50 CSA was recorded at 49,023 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 1,063 miles a year.
Has K50 CSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 CSA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on K50 CSA 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 K50 CSA find?
K50 CSA passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front slight leak from front tracta joints seal.; nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front most tie bar., and 2 more.

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