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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T21 AKWMOT history

T21 AKW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 163,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
163,806 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 AKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 AKW was last recorded at 163,806 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 1,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,469 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,337 miles
Average per year
5,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,806 miles
  • 2025 – 162,469 miles
  • 2024 – 160,861 miles
  • 2023 – 156,266 miles
  • 2022 – 152,232 miles
  • 2021 – 147,207 miles
  • 2020 – 142,718 miles
  • 2019 – 139,383 miles
  • 2018 – 137,923 miles
  • 2016 – 136,037 miles
  • 2015 – 134,487 miles
  • 2014 – 131,133 miles
  • 2013 – 123,103 miles
  • 2012 – 117,955 miles
  • 2011 – 111,574 miles
  • 2010 – 103,656 miles
  • 2009 – 97,076 miles
  • 2008 – 88,605 miles
  • 2007 – 76,574 miles
  • 2006 – 65,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,806 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,806 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    163,806 miles
    Test number
    847827331944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,469 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    162,469 miles
    Test number
    225025278702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,861 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    160,861 miles
    Test number
    581811383413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,266 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,266 miles
    Test number
    792521845641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,232 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,232 miles
    Test number
    773065140795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,207 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,207 miles
    Test number
    357417910700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,718 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,718 miles
    Test number
    109658531741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,383 miles
    Test number
    724571817433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail139,383 miles (+1,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,383 miles
    Test number
    866666024880
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass137,923 miles (+1,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,923 miles
    Test number
    394634289875
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass136,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    136,037 miles
    Test number
    786800391655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,037 miles (+1,550)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,037 miles
    Test number
    513940203081
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass134,487 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    134,487 miles
    Test number
    625006278174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,133 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,133 miles
    Test number
    986045574262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail131,119 miles (+8,016)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,119 miles
    Test number
    398564774298
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass123,103 miles (+206)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    123,103 miles
    Test number
    815796553216
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres of a different profile to front

  17. Fail122,897 miles (+4,942)3 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,897 miles
    Test number
    499989643230
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres of a different profile to front

  18. Pass117,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    117,955 miles
    Test number
    726968742278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail117,955 miles (+6,381)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,955 miles
    Test number
    916238342260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass111,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    111,574 miles
    Test number
    886109871220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail111,574 miles (+7,918)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,574 miles
    Test number
    545376071235
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass103,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,656 miles
    Test number
    163971780297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail103,656 miles (+6,580)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,656 miles
    Test number
    304041880435
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass97,076 miles (+8,471)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    97,076 miles
    Test number
    110424499222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,605 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    771552408384
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff seal

  26. Fail88,605 miles (+12,031)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    913131408358
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff seal
    • NoteWater leak from cylinder head housing gasket

  27. Pass76,574 miles (+10,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    76,574 miles
    Test number
    764600797226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass65,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    623571876221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 AKW

Does T21 AKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 AKW is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 AKW?
The MOT on T21 AKW is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 AKW done?
T21 AKW was recorded at 163,806 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 5,042 miles a year.
Has T21 AKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 AKW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T21 AKW 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 T21 AKW find?
T21 AKW passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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