Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T172 KJSMOT history
T172 KJS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,159 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 165,159 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,260 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T172 KJS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T172 KJS was last recorded at 165,159 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 5,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,923 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,236 miles
- Average per year
- 5,260 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,159 miles
- 2025 – 159,923 miles
- 2024 – 159,261 miles
- 2023 – 155,619 miles
- 2022 – 149,905 miles
- 2021 – 139,540 miles
- 2019 – 134,551 miles
- 2017 – 129,337 miles
- 2016 – 118,934 miles
- 2014 – 114,521 miles
- 2013 – 108,480 miles
- 2012 – 101,926 miles
- 2011 – 91,219 miles
- 2010 – 80,523 miles
- 2009 – 76,529 miles
- 2008 – 70,426 miles
- 2007 – 64,884 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,159 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
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.
Wax oiled
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,159 miles (+5,236)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 165,159 miles
- Test number
- 343398491950
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass159,923 miles (+662)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 159,923 miles
- Test number
- 387800102580
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWax oiled
Pass159,261 miles (+3,642)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 159,261 miles
- Test number
- 657180185542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWax oiled
Pass155,619 miles (+5,714)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 155,619 miles
- Test number
- 688170162249
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWax oiled
Pass149,905 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 149,905 miles
- Test number
- 605870173818
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail149,902 miles (+10,362)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,902 miles
- Test number
- 248960244614
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorFuel system component leaking under valve (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks on 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass139,540 miles (+4,989)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 139,540 miles
- Test number
- 919029864691
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass134,551 miles (+5,214)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 134,551 miles
- Test number
- 183162637045
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass129,337 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 129,337 miles
- Test number
- 819508259210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,270 miles (+4,284)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,270 miles
- Test number
- 251885900167
- FailureCentral Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Pass124,986 miles (+6,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 124,986 miles
- Test number
- 187487775365
- AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush from axle to chassis both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Pass118,934 miles (+4,413)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 118,934 miles
- Test number
- 808334977731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,521 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 114,521 miles
- Test number
- 677645414392
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail114,505 miles (+6,025)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,505 miles
- Test number
- 436580214414
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass108,480 miles (+6,554)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 108,480 miles
- Test number
- 959641213329
- NoteOffside front and nearside front outriggers starting to corrode
Pass101,926 miles (+10,707)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 101,926 miles
- Test number
- 526671962279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,219 miles (+10,696)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 91,219 miles
- Test number
- 639445761168
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass80,523 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 80,523 miles
- Test number
- 284539130438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,518 miles (+3,989)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,518 miles
- Test number
- 531411030132
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass76,529 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 76,529 miles
- Test number
- 274841049119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail76,529 miles (+6,103)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,529 miles
- Test number
- 781181849100
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass70,426 miles (+5,542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 70,426 miles
- Test number
- 360778278097
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,884 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 64,884 miles
- Test number
- 562731677091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,836 miles2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,836 miles
- Test number
- 471778457079
- DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousTie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteSlight oil leak at engine
Questions about T172 KJS
- Does T172 KJS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T172 KJS is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T172 KJS?
- The MOT on T172 KJS is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T172 KJS done?
- T172 KJS was recorded at 165,159 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 5,260 miles a year.
- Has T172 KJS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T172 KJS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on T172 KJS 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 T172 KJS find?
- T172 KJS passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive; steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm.
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