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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K8 BCFMOT history

K8 BCF is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 191,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

K8 BCF 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 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
191,335 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 BCF
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
3 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 BCF was last recorded at 191,335 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,718 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
617 miles
Average per year
3,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,335 miles
  • 2024 – 190,718 miles
  • 2022 – 190,708 miles
  • 2019 – 188,947 miles
  • 2018 – 188,321 miles
  • 2017 – 185,032 miles
  • 2016 – 182,784 miles
  • 2014 – 180,082 miles
  • 2013 – 175,277 miles
  • 2012 – 171,366 miles
  • 2011 – 167,399 miles
  • 2010 – 165,416 miles
  • 2009 – 160,044 miles
  • 2008 – 150,938 miles
  • 2007 – 142,651 miles
  • 2006 – 131,824 miles
  • 2005 – 123,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,335 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wear in wiper spindles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake close to reserve travel

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.

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake at reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,335 miles (+617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    191,335 miles
    Test number
    922343693087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wear in wiper spindles
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake close to reserve travel

  2. Pass190,718 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    190,718 miles
    Test number
    237630138753
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub slight leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all brake discs

  3. Pass190,708 miles (+1,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    190,708 miles
    Test number
    779782380485
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever close to reserve travel

  4. Pass188,947 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    188,947 miles
    Test number
    742491541344
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake at reserve travel

  5. Fail188,946 miles (+625)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,946 miles
    Test number
    266277495570
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake at reserve travel

  6. Pass188,321 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    188,321 miles
    Test number
    520369806241
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail188,275 miles (+3,243)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,275 miles
    Test number
    153170944174
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass185,032 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    185,032 miles
    Test number
    610200833467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  9. Fail185,029 miles (+2,245)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,029 miles
    Test number
    729364513921
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  10. Pass182,784 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    182,784 miles
    Test number
    147036076785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNumber plate light slightly dull

  11. Fail182,779 miles (+2,697)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,779 miles
    Test number
    819366091636
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both to front flexys (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNumber plate light slightly dull

  12. Pass180,082 miles (+4,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    180,082 miles
    Test number
    926121144277
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass175,277 miles (+3,911)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    175,277 miles
    Test number
    335183963252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePower steering belt slipping

  14. Pass171,366 miles (+3,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    171,366 miles
    Test number
    279656532278
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass167,399 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    167,399 miles
    Test number
    837254141270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail167,391 miles (+1,975)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,391 miles
    Test number
    779804431214
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass165,416 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    165,416 miles
    Test number
    972736830238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass160,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    160,044 miles
    Test number
    253113639212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail160,044 miles (+9,106)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,044 miles
    Test number
    861073639274
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteRear door catch soon needs repairs o/s/f door hinge worn

  20. Pass150,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    150,938 miles
    Test number
    153674338220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail150,938 miles (+8,287)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,938 miles
    Test number
    594517228258
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass142,651 miles (+10,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    142,651 miles
    Test number
    783373627213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass131,824 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    131,824 miles
    Test number
    791253526239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail131,787 miles (+8,458)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,787 miles
    Test number
    363384516209
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  25. Pass123,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    123,329 miles
    Test number
    710234195150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about K8 BCF

Does K8 BCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 BCF is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 BCF?
The MOT on K8 BCF is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 BCF done?
K8 BCF was recorded at 191,335 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 3,342 miles a year.
Has K8 BCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 BCF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on K8 BCF 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 K8 BCF find?
K8 BCF passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front wear in wiper spindles; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s; parking brake close to reserve travel.

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