Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
V29 BKRMOT history
V29 BKR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,001 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 115,001 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,075 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V29 BKR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V29 BKR was last recorded at 115,001 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 114,820 miles · 20 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 181 miles
- Average per year
- 4,075 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,001 miles
- 2025 – 114,546 miles
- 2024 – 114,010 miles
- 2023 – 112,926 miles
- 2022 – 111,540 miles
- 2021 – 109,943 miles
- 2020 – 108,208 miles
- 2019 – 106,301 miles
- 2018 – 100,407 miles
- 2017 – 94,664 miles
- 2016 – 88,494 miles
- 2015 – 81,401 miles
- 2014 – 75,827 miles
- 2013 – 70,616 miles
- 2012 – 63,943 miles
- 2011 – 56,127 miles
- 2010 – 53,316 miles
- 2009 – 48,719 miles
- 2008 – 41,871 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,001 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
30 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,001 miles (+181)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 115,001 miles
- Test number
- 700383352517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,820 miles (+274)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 114,820 miles
- Test number
- 817328481273
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In front of flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass114,546 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 114,546 miles
- Test number
- 831864127040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,540 miles (+530)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,540 miles
- Test number
- 796489274381
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass114,010 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 114,010 miles
- Test number
- 520437543083
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail114,010 miles (+1,084)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,010 miles
- Test number
- 619267493555
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass112,926 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 112,926 miles
- Test number
- 899290679559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,925 miles (+1,385)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,925 miles
- Test number
- 733117026282
- MajorNearside Outer 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 Outer 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))
Pass111,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 111,540 miles
- Test number
- 393702078319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,540 miles (+1,597)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,540 miles
- Test number
- 968662166954
- MajorNearside 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 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))
Pass109,943 miles (+1,735)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 109,943 miles
- Test number
- 565743036331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,208 miles (+1,907)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 108,208 miles
- Test number
- 137151943147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,301 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 106,301 miles
- Test number
- 707498652727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,248 miles (+5,841)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,248 miles
- Test number
- 428095877837
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass100,407 miles (+5,743)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 100,407 miles
- Test number
- 338043651911
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bushes worn
- AdvisorySlight play in steering
Pass94,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 94,664 miles
- Test number
- 819879520122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,664 miles (+6,170)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,664 miles
- Test number
- 674656752929
- FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Pass88,494 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 88,494 miles
- Test number
- 733526409915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,494 miles (+7,093)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,494 miles
- Test number
- 463105442942
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Pass81,401 miles (+5,574)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 81,401 miles
- Test number
- 996448454801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 75,827 miles
- Test number
- 306030724296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,827 miles (+5,211)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,827 miles
- Test number
- 626580824216
- FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass70,616 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 70,616 miles
- Test number
- 717140143291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,615 miles (+6,672)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,615 miles
- Test number
- 125149833237
- DangerousFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass63,943 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 63,943 miles
- Test number
- 328371642431
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail63,943 miles (+7,816)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,943 miles
- Test number
- 658851242225
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass56,127 miles (+2,811)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 56,127 miles
- Test number
- 217819251264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass53,316 miles (+4,597)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 53,316 miles
- Test number
- 530332850272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,719 miles (+6,848)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 48,719 miles
- Test number
- 920798559264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 41,871 miles
- Test number
- 713687168276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V29 BKR
- Does V29 BKR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 BKR is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V29 BKR?
- The MOT on V29 BKR is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V29 BKR done?
- V29 BKR was recorded at 115,001 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,075 miles a year.
- Has V29 BKR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V29 BKR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on V29 BKR 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 V29 BKR find?
- V29 BKR passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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