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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.

VCK 12 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass102,504 miles
  • 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.

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 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.

  1. 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.
  2. Pass96,967 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,967 miles
    Test number
    965338386407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass72,046 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,046 miles
    Test number
    484055867010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. 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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