Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
T1 DKCMOT history
T1 DKC is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,416 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 98,416 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T1 DKC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T1 DKC was last recorded at 98,416 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,415 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,416 miles
- 2024 – 96,387 miles
- 2023 – 94,179 miles
- 2022 – 90,932 miles
- 2021 – 87,399 miles
- 2020 – 84,743 miles
- 2019 – 81,195 miles
- 2018 – 77,081 miles
- 2017 – 72,927 miles
- 2016 – 69,107 miles
- 2015 – 64,072 miles
- 2014 – 57,464 miles
- 2013 – 50,545 miles
- 2012 – 42,287 miles
- 2011 – 34,408 miles
- 2010 – 25,779 miles
- 2009 – 22,787 miles
- 2008 – 18,080 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,416 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside nail in tyre. offside rear.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,416 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 98,416 miles
- Test number
- 135437261808
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail98,415 miles (+2,028)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,415 miles
- Test number
- 475340338562
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass96,387 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 96,387 miles
- Test number
- 450976190221
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside nail in tyre. offside rear.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,385 miles (+2,206)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,385 miles
- Test number
- 443342232272
- MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside nail in tyre. offside rear.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,179 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 94,179 miles
- Test number
- 882495341929
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail94,168 miles (+3,236)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,168 miles
- Test number
- 224512925345
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,932 miles (+3,533)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 90,932 miles
- Test number
- 639218825954
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,399 miles (+2,656)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 87,399 miles
- Test number
- 543445147885
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight leak from o/s/f & n/s/f hub seals
Pass84,743 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,743 miles
- Test number
- 440220077345
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,195 miles (+4,114)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 81,195 miles
- Test number
- 382648734429
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,081 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 77,081 miles
- Test number
- 377799831648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,081 miles (+4,154)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,081 miles
- Test number
- 572981228778
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass72,927 miles (+3,820)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 72,927 miles
- Test number
- 945631194732
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass69,107 miles (+5,035)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 69,107 miles
- Test number
- 825761795819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,072 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 64,072 miles
- Test number
- 533153426239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail64,072 miles (+6,608)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,072 miles
- Test number
- 870792403673
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass57,464 miles (+6,919)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 57,464 miles
- Test number
- 787455574228
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass50,545 miles (+8,258)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 50,545 miles
- Test number
- 727535393280
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,287 miles (+7,879)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 42,287 miles
- Test number
- 568773592257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,408 miles (+8,629)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 34,408 miles
- Test number
- 198814991226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,779 miles (+192)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 25,779 miles
- Test number
- 433430600423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,587 miles (+2,800)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 25,587 miles
- Test number
- 560175470144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,787 miles (+4,707)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 22,787 miles
- Test number
- 231563579199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 18,080 miles
- Test number
- 254795278117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T1 DKC
- Does T1 DKC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 DKC is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T1 DKC?
- The MOT on T1 DKC is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T1 DKC done?
- T1 DKC was recorded at 98,416 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 4,635 miles a year.
- Has T1 DKC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T1 DKC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T1 DKC 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 T1 DKC find?
- T1 DKC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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