
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1991 · 2,495 cc
VCK 12MOT history
VCK 12 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Apr 1991. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,504 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 102,504 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 11 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,091 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VCK 12
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 5 Apr 1991
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
VCK 12 was last recorded at 102,504 miles on 6 Jun 2022, 5,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 96,967 miles · 21 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 5,537 miles
- Average per year
- 2,091 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 102,504 miles
- 2020 – 96,967 miles
- 2019 – 92,985 miles
- 2017 – 92,959 miles
- 2013 – 91,871 miles
- 2012 – 87,788 miles
- 2010 – 83,574 miles
- 2009 – 79,746 miles
- 2008 – 75,933 miles
- 2007 – 72,046 miles
- 2006 – 68,540 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade slightly split.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread getting low.
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber top bushes worn.
- AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes chassis end starting to separate.
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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
BRAKE FOOT PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MET LIMIT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
19 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,504 miles (+5,537)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 102,504 miles
- Test number
- 924039791633
- AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade slightly split.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread getting low.
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber top bushes worn.
- AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes chassis end starting to separate.
Pass96,967 miles (+3,982)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 96,967 miles
- Test number
- 965338386407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,985 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 92,985 miles
- Test number
- 526249059974
- AdvisoryBRAKE FOOT PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL
- AdvisoryHAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MET LIMIT
Fail92,985 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,985 miles
- Test number
- 291772320885
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBRAKE FOOT PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL
- AdvisoryHAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MET LIMIT
Fail92,985 miles (+26)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,985 miles
- Test number
- 739512581849
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryBRAKE FOOT PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL
- AdvisoryHAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MET LIMIT
Pass92,959 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 92,959 miles
- Test number
- 910633269843
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryTemporary type inner door handles fitted
Fail92,959 miles (+1,088)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,959 miles
- Test number
- 990471065777
- FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Repaired at testExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryTemporary type inner door handles fitted
Pass91,871 miles (+4,083)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 91,871 miles
- Test number
- 167988103175
- NoteLots of welding be carried out to rear chassie rails
- NoteTravel on parking brake
Pass87,788 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 87,788 miles
- Test number
- 957000912113
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail87,781 miles (+4,207)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,781 miles
- Test number
- 628995402111
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- NoteHeavy corrosion to all tow bar fittings
- NoteHeavy corrosion to chassis underside of vehicel in very poor condition front to rear
- NoteSeepage to power steering hose at front
- NoteTravel to foot brake
Pass83,574 miles (+49)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 83,574 miles
- Test number
- 341734600121
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail83,525 miles (+3,779)6 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,525 miles
- Test number
- 153969590010
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass79,746 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 79,746 miles
- Test number
- 433784149021
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail79,746 miles (+3,813)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,746 miles
- Test number
- 184904449454
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass75,933 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 75,933 miles
- Test number
- 300134468005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteSteering damper bushes worn
Fail75,932 miles (+3,886)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,932 miles
- Test number
- 400754068099
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteSteering damper bushes worn
Pass72,046 miles (+3,506)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 72,046 miles
- Test number
- 484055867010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,540 miles (+9)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 68,540 miles
- Test number
- 162989166428
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSteering damper slightly loose
Fail68,531 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,531 miles
- Test number
- 390146166062
- FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSteering damper slightly loose
Questions about VCK 12
- What vehicle is registration VCK 12 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VCK 12 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Apr 1991. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does VCK 12 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on VCK 12 expired on 5 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on VCK 12?
- The MOT on VCK 12 expired on 5 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has VCK 12 done?
- VCK 12 was recorded at 102,504 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2022, an average of 2,091 miles a year.
- Has VCK 12 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VCK 12 has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on VCK 12 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 VCK 12 find?
- VCK 12 passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front wiper blade slightly split.; nearside rear tyre tread getting low.; rear shock absorber top bushes worn., and 1 more.
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