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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

K19 THTMOT history

K19 THT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

K19 THT blue 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 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
166,955 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K19 THT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K19 THT was last recorded at 166,955 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,750 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,205 miles
Average per year
2,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,955 miles
  • 2024 – 165,750 miles
  • 2023 – 163,734 miles
  • 2022 – 161,971 miles
  • 2021 – 160,539 miles
  • 2020 – 159,345 miles
  • 2019 – 157,115 miles
  • 2018 – 154,922 miles
  • 2017 – 152,745 miles
  • 2016 – 149,630 miles
  • 2015 – 147,658 miles
  • 2014 – 146,257 miles
  • 2013 – 143,743 miles
  • 2012 – 139,726 miles
  • 2011 – 137,177 miles
  • 2010 – 128,608 miles
  • 2009 – 122,887 miles
  • 2008 – 116,449 miles
  • 2007 – 114,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,955 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm not axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,955 miles (+1,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,955 miles
    Test number
    488442810416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm not axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,750 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,750 miles
    Test number
    171973007557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Door corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  3. Fail165,738 miles (+208)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,738 miles
    Test number
    406233266620
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front brake pipes at callipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed at rear near crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Door corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  4. Fail165,530 miles (+1,796)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,530 miles
    Test number
    419192889070
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,734 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,734 miles
    Test number
    124973806709
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail163,734 miles (+1,763)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,734 miles
    Test number
    698968960661
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass161,971 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    161,971 miles
    Test number
    117141423150
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Fail161,971 miles (+1,432)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,971 miles
    Test number
    976960892806
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  9. Pass160,539 miles (+1,194)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    160,539 miles
    Test number
    797666362101
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear body mounting crosmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  10. Pass159,345 miles (+2,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    159,345 miles
    Test number
    143303114363
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear body mounting crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  11. Pass157,115 miles (+2,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    157,115 miles
    Test number
    908303947865
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear body mounting crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  12. Pass154,922 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    154,922 miles
    Test number
    969231341507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail154,901 miles (+2,156)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,901 miles
    Test number
    550132616139
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass152,745 miles (+3,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    152,745 miles
    Test number
    600004585143
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clasp damaged (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass149,630 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    149,630 miles
    Test number
    649252365358
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt clasp damaged but still works as intended
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail149,630 miles (+1,972)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,630 miles
    Test number
    141720201062
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt clasp damaged but still works as intended
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass147,658 miles (+3)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    147,658 miles
    Test number
    958964165043
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear body mountings corroded
    • NoteOffside rear seatbelt latch damages but not effecting operation

  18. Fail147,655 miles (+1,398)2 dangerous2 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,655 miles
    Test number
    579916855029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear body mountings corroded
    • NoteOffside rear seatbelt latch damages but not effecting operation
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  19. Pass146,257 miles (+2,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    146,257 miles
    Test number
    649722164067
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass143,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    143,743 miles
    Test number
    367285563063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail143,743 miles (+4,017)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,743 miles
    Test number
    405343763025
    • DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass139,726 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    139,726 miles
    Test number
    609118562091
    • NoteStonechip in screen

  23. Fail139,726 miles (+2,549)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,726 miles
    Test number
    128472762425
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteStonechip in screen

  24. Pass137,177 miles (+8,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    137,177 miles
    Test number
    298940211031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass128,608 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    128,608 miles
    Test number
    391755710026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass122,887 miles (+226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    122,887 miles
    Test number
    721871529004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Fail122,661 miles (+6,212)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,661 miles
    Test number
    141444819002
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass116,449 miles (+2,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    116,449 miles
    Test number
    662870518021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  29. Pass114,205 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    114,205 miles
    Test number
    803422727036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll wheel protrude outside wheel arches

Questions about K19 THT

Does K19 THT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K19 THT is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K19 THT?
The MOT on K19 THT is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K19 THT done?
K19 THT was recorded at 166,955 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,779 miles a year.
Has K19 THT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K19 THT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K19 THT 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 K19 THT find?
K19 THT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm not axle; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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