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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

K29 TEGMOT history

K29 TEG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

K29 TEG green 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 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,876 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 TEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 TEG was last recorded at 124,876 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2014: 103,612 miles, lower than 110,169 miles on 12 Dec 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
124,868 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,876 miles
  • 2023 – 124,611 miles
  • 2022 – 124,559 miles
  • 2021 – 122,409 miles
  • 2020 – 115,518 miles
  • 2018 – 114,549 miles
  • 2016 – 111,114 miles
  • 2015 – 106,960 miles
  • 2014 – 103,612 miles
  • 2013 – 110,169 miles
  • 2012 – 84,660 miles
  • 2011 – 75,871 miles
  • 2010 – 72,558 miles
  • 2009 – 69,142 miles
  • 2008 – 67,224 miles
  • 2007 – 65,652 miles
  • 2006 – 63,386 miles
  • 2005 – 59,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,876 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tracker joints slightly leaking oilRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,876 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,876 miles
    Test number
    608133829185
    • AdvisoryBoth front tracker joints slightly leaking oil
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail124,868 miles (+8)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,868 miles
    Test number
    101475712631
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tracker joints slightly leaking oil
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail124,860 miles (+249)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,860 miles
    Test number
    548970442487
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tracker joint leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes undersealed

  4. Pass124,611 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,611 miles
    Test number
    600260673321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,602 miles (+43)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,602 miles
    Test number
    342674919166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass124,559 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,559 miles
    Test number
    681854858830
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Fail124,559 miles (+2,150)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,559 miles
    Test number
    681186464082
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  8. Pass122,409 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,409 miles
    Test number
    714462163284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,518 miles (+969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,518 miles
    Test number
    423578417430
    • AdvisoryChassis under seeled

  10. Pass114,549 miles (+3,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,549 miles
    Test number
    264770989637
    • AdvisoryLower steering Coolum uj has slight movment

  11. Pass111,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    519237790515
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail111,114 miles (+4,154)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    876623204145
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass106,960 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,960 miles
    Test number
    219845024058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,612 miles (-6,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,612 miles
    Test number
    756085624360
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass110,169 miles (+25,509)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,169 miles
    Test number
    415556443335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Pass84,660 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,660 miles
    Test number
    807813432334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail84,567 miles (+8,696)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,567 miles
    Test number
    536671232368
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass75,871 miles (+3,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,871 miles
    Test number
    749378441250
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  19. Pass72,558 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,558 miles
    Test number
    184992250297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,142 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,142 miles
    Test number
    364624959471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,140 miles (+1,916)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    802317949223
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  22. Fail67,224 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,224 miles
    Test number
    362459148495
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  23. Pass67,224 miles (+1,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,224 miles
    Test number
    584309548202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  24. Pass65,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    812604337282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,652 miles (+2,266)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    631904037283
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass63,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,386 miles
    Test number
    954097746265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,386 miles (+3,870)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,386 miles
    Test number
    584604146240
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade end spliting
    • NoteRear axle brake pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust pipe end broken

  28. Fail59,516 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,516 miles
    Test number
    694556745212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteN/s/f sidelight len/s damaged
    • NoteRear/ex/pipe/end/broken

  29. Pass59,516 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    59,516 miles
    Test number
    953526845263
    • NoteN/s/f sidelight len/s damaged
    • NoteRear/ex/pipe/end/broken

Questions about K29 TEG

Does K29 TEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 TEG is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K29 TEG?
The MOT on K29 TEG is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 TEG done?
K29 TEG was recorded at 124,876 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 3,235 miles a year.
Has K29 TEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 TEG has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K29 TEG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K29 TEG find?
K29 TEG passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: both front tracker joints slightly leaking oil; central exhaust mounting defective; offside drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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