Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,492 cc
NKT 26MOT history
NKT 26 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 183,010 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 183,010 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,872 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- NKT 26
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
NKT 26 was last recorded at 183,010 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 5,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Sept 2012: 85,126 miles, lower than 740,756 miles on 14 Sept 2011.
- 10 Sept 2014: 109,294 miles, lower than 987,566 miles on 16 Sept 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 177,287 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,723 miles
- Average per year
- 7,872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,010 miles
- 2025 – 177,287 miles
- 2024 – 173,994 miles
- 2023 – 171,767 miles
- 2022 – 166,565 miles
- 2021 – 162,990 miles
- 2020 – 157,209 miles
- 2019 – 155,678 miles
- 2018 – 150,267 miles
- 2017 – 142,758 miles
- 2016 – 133,493 miles
- 2015 – 122,089 miles
- 2014 – 109,294 miles
- 2013 – 987,566 miles
- 2012 – 85,126 miles
- 2011 – 740,756 miles
- 2010 – 648,008 miles
- 2009 – 56,007 miles
- 2008 – 47,506 miles
- 2007 – 36,867 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,010 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,010 miles (+5,723)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 183,010 miles
- Test number
- 543703183136
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,287 miles (+3,293)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 177,287 miles
- Test number
- 162479458194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,994 miles (+2,227)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2025
- Odometer
- 173,994 miles
- Test number
- 356515087958
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,767 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2024
- Odometer
- 171,767 miles
- Test number
- 268018902440
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail171,767 miles (+5,202)1 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,767 miles
- Test number
- 626404289298
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass166,565 miles (+3,575)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 166,565 miles
- Test number
- 844020998848
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass162,990 miles (+5,781)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 162,990 miles
- Test number
- 199669551528
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass157,209 miles (+1,531)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 157,209 miles
- Test number
- 713839218338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass155,678 miles (+5,411)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 155,678 miles
- Test number
- 120206725243
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass150,267 miles (+7,509)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 150,267 miles
- Test number
- 287746835828
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass142,758 miles (+9,265)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 142,758 miles
- Test number
- 812705200003
- AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass133,493 miles (+11,404)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 133,493 miles
- Test number
- 398909665104
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryRear prop uj worn
Pass122,089 miles (+12,795)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 122,089 miles
- Test number
- 919075236512
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass109,294 miles (-878,272)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 109,294 miles
- Test number
- 957313754204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass987,566 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 987,566 miles
- Test number
- 306659753453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail987,566 miles (+902,440)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 987,566 miles
- Test number
- 815839753238
- Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass85,126 miles (-655,630)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 85,126 miles
- Test number
- 968681552244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass740,756 miles (+92,748)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 740,756 miles
- Test number
- 866907051200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail648,008 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 648,008 miles
- Test number
- 124109550210
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteDust cover split on front drag link
Pass648,008 miles (+592,001)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 648,008 miles
- Test number
- 133069750246
- NoteDust cover split on front drag link
Pass56,007 miles (+8,501)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 56,007 miles
- Test number
- 904677659223
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front outer drag link joint, dust cover split
Pass47,506 miles (+10,639)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 47,506 miles
- Test number
- 750472368293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass36,867 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 36,867 miles
- Test number
- 354263567445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about NKT 26
- What vehicle is registration NKT 26 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show NKT 26 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2004. 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 NKT 26 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NKT 26 is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on NKT 26?
- The MOT on NKT 26 is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has NKT 26 done?
- NKT 26 was recorded at 183,010 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 7,872 miles a year.
- Has NKT 26 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. NKT 26 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on NKT 26 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on NKT 26 find?
- NKT 26 passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.
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