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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P259 KECMOT history

P259 KEC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

P259 KEC 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 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
127,936 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P259 KEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
28 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P259 KEC was last recorded at 127,936 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,726 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
210 miles
Average per year
1,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,936 miles
  • 2025 – 127,726 miles
  • 2024 – 127,487 miles
  • 2023 – 127,273 miles
  • 2021 – 126,983 miles
  • 2020 – 126,783 miles
  • 2019 – 126,760 miles
  • 2018 – 125,861 miles
  • 2017 – 125,824 miles
  • 2016 – 125,156 miles
  • 2015 – 124,319 miles
  • 2014 – 123,518 miles
  • 2013 – 123,135 miles
  • 2012 – 122,669 miles
  • 2011 – 122,070 miles
  • 2010 – 120,830 miles
  • 2009 – 118,609 miles
  • 2008 – 114,398 miles
  • 2007 – 109,110 miles
  • 2006 – 103,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,936 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end 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))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Corrosion to underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,936 miles (+210)4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    127,936 miles
    Test number
    524198704114
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,726 miles (+239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,726 miles
    Test number
    278423534772
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass127,487 miles (+214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,487 miles
    Test number
    787851739155
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion too underside of vehicle...

  4. Pass127,273 miles (+290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,273 miles
    Test number
    614806464500
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass126,983 miles (+200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,983 miles
    Test number
    696986213604
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sub frame
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,783 miles
    Test number
    291362389810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,783 miles (+23)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,783 miles
    Test number
    791708007102
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail126,760 miles (+899)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,760 miles
    Test number
    385249297719
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Lower Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate a bit hard to see

  9. Pass125,861 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,861 miles
    Test number
    566248106178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,824 miles (+668)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,824 miles
    Test number
    965144013520
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass125,156 miles (+837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,156 miles
    Test number
    266804720492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass124,319 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,319 miles
    Test number
    479326565647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,285 miles (+767)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,285 miles
    Test number
    129463259391
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass123,518 miles (+383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,518 miles
    Test number
    417371684250
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass123,135 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    123,135 miles
    Test number
    736441523229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,133 miles (+464)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,133 miles
    Test number
    738460323219
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass122,669 miles (+599)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    122,669 miles
    Test number
    369865302466
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroding
    • NoteBottom of the front bulkhead corroding (both sides)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front seat belts fraying
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear chassis corroding
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc pitted
    • NoteSteering box damp

  18. Pass122,070 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    122,070 miles
    Test number
    987680321286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,830 miles (+2,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    120,830 miles
    Test number
    441135190132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass118,609 miles (+4,211)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    118,609 miles
    Test number
    284037819297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass114,398 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    114,398 miles
    Test number
    182066928237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass109,110 miles (+5,205)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    109,110 miles
    Test number
    303082927459
    • NoteChassis slight corrosion

  23. Pass103,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    103,905 miles
    Test number
    812203526283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P259 KEC

Does P259 KEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P259 KEC is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P259 KEC?
The MOT on P259 KEC is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P259 KEC done?
P259 KEC was recorded at 127,936 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 1,230 miles a year.
Has P259 KEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P259 KEC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on P259 KEC 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 P259 KEC find?
P259 KEC passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 4 minor defects and 11 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 12 more.

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