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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LA51 TZKMOT history

LA51 TZK is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

LA51 TZK grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2022
Mileage
118,706 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 TZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 TZK was last recorded at 118,706 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 1,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jun 2013: 8,030 miles, lower than 88,020 miles on 26 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,382 miles · 25 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,324 miles
Average per year
5,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 118,706 miles
  • 2019 – 113,823 miles
  • 2018 – 113,164 miles
  • 2017 – 110,765 miles
  • 2016 – 103,859 miles
  • 2015 – 98,884 miles
  • 2014 – 94,078 miles
  • 2013 – 8,030 miles
  • 2012 – 81,043 miles
  • 2011 – 70,393 miles
  • 2009 – 55,974 miles
  • 2008 – 43,468 miles
  • 2007 – 40,568 miles
  • 2006 – 32,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,706 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,706 miles (+1,324)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,706 miles
    Test number
    154158764933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass117,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,382 miles
    Test number
    475306519002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Fail117,382 miles (+3,559)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,382 miles
    Test number
    652156446243
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass113,823 miles (+659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,823 miles
    Test number
    811634343827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass113,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,164 miles
    Test number
    494474907404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail113,163 miles (+2,398)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,163 miles
    Test number
    207832451530
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,765 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,765 miles
    Test number
    777791799362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail110,763 miles (+6,904)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,763 miles
    Test number
    937136944839
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOuter Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass103,859 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,859 miles
    Test number
    614174166349
    • AdvisoryBonnet latch needs re-alignment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has small cracks in inner tread
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel Advise adjustment (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail103,859 miles (+4,975)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,859 miles
    Test number
    357910704365
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBonnet latch needs re-alignment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has small cracks in inner tread
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel Advise adjustment (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass98,884 miles (+4,806)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,884 miles
    Test number
    756675475167
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking
    • NoteSurface corrosion to rear beam

  12. Pass94,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,078 miles
    Test number
    456315184168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,078 miles (+86,048)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,078 miles
    Test number
    905428574123
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  14. Pass8,030 miles (-79,990)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    8,030 miles
    Test number
    215478873410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,020 miles (+2,561)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,020 miles
    Test number
    375357473138
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth swivel housings leaking

  16. Pass85,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,459 miles
    Test number
    236583803071
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail85,459 miles (+4,416)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,459 miles
    Test number
    298452303053
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass81,043 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,043 miles
    Test number
    919806192045
    • NoteRear brake pads are low

  19. Fail81,042 miles (+10,649)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,042 miles
    Test number
    175496192482
    • FailureBody has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake pads are low

  20. Pass70,393 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,393 miles
    Test number
    728444991082
    • NoteAll 4 rear seats folded down at time of test
    • NoteSlight movement in O/S/F wheel bearing

  21. Fail70,393 miles (+14,419)1 dangerous4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,393 miles
    Test number
    137290591447
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAll 4 rear seats folded down at time of test
    • NoteOil leaking from propshaft brake drum
    • NoteSlight movement in O/S/F wheel bearing

  22. Pass55,974 miles (+7,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,974 miles
    Test number
    350138459345
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass48,262 miles (+4,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,262 miles
    Test number
    992719609075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass43,468 miles (+2,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    442529028019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass40,568 miles (+8,036)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,568 miles
    Test number
    600950637095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,532 miles
    Test number
    151027716499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 TZK

Does LA51 TZK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 TZK expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 TZK?
The MOT on LA51 TZK expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 TZK done?
LA51 TZK was recorded at 118,706 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 5,411 miles a year.
Has LA51 TZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 TZK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 TZK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 TZK find?
LA51 TZK passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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