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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

K55 DEFMOT history

K55 DEF is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 82,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

K55 DEF silver 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 29 May 2027
Mileage
82,523 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 DEF was last recorded at 82,523 miles on 30 May 2026, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,404 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
4,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,523 miles
  • 2024 – 82,404 miles
  • 2022 – 82,386 miles
  • 2021 – 81,959 miles
  • 2020 – 79,315 miles
  • 2019 – 74,328 miles
  • 2018 – 73,944 miles
  • 2017 – 70,935 miles
  • 2016 – 57,666 miles
  • 2015 – 39,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,523 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres heavy cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,523 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,523 miles
    Test number
    786327522673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres heavy cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass82,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,404 miles
    Test number
    264425178940
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail82,404 miles (+18)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,404 miles
    Test number
    659058033801
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,386 miles (+427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,386 miles
    Test number
    927280390695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass81,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,959 miles
    Test number
    522332518979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,959 miles (+2,644)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,959 miles
    Test number
    928629226606
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass79,315 miles (+4,987)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    79,315 miles
    Test number
    743652982598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,328 miles (+384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,328 miles
    Test number
    211833889261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass73,944 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,944 miles
    Test number
    843810246802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail73,938 miles (+3,003)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,938 miles
    Test number
    342842060968
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,935 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,935 miles
    Test number
    788307894482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail70,932 miles (+13,266)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,932 miles
    Test number
    516461332434
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass57,666 miles (+18,187)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,666 miles
    Test number
    469937504366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,479 miles
    Test number
    216349535282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 DEF

Does K55 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 DEF is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 DEF?
The MOT on K55 DEF is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 DEF done?
K55 DEF was recorded at 82,523 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 4,001 miles a year.
Has K55 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 DEF has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K55 DEF 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 K55 DEF find?
K55 DEF passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres heavy cracking/perishing.

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