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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T232 KDPMOT history

T232 KDP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,795 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T232 KDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T232 KDP was last recorded at 115,795 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,387 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
408 miles
Average per year
3,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,795 miles
  • 2024 – 115,387 miles
  • 2023 – 115,061 miles
  • 2022 – 114,769 miles
  • 2021 – 114,543 miles
  • 2020 – 113,580 miles
  • 2019 – 108,666 miles
  • 2018 – 104,771 miles
  • 2017 – 102,000 miles
  • 2016 – 96,617 miles
  • 2014 – 91,314 miles
  • 2013 – 86,645 miles
  • 2012 – 81,402 miles
  • 2010 – 76,947 miles
  • 2009 – 71,975 miles
  • 2008 – 66,713 miles
  • 2007 – 62,090 miles
  • 2006 – 57,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,795 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front hub seals worn
  • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front hub

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Diff leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • General corrosion to underside and components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,795 miles (+408)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,795 miles
    Test number
    741336645548
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front hub seals worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front hub
  2. Pass115,387 miles (+326)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,387 miles
    Test number
    576232953484
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass115,061 miles (+292)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,061 miles
    Test number
    438770641101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components rusty
  4. Pass114,769 miles (+226)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,769 miles
    Test number
    613990357856
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components corroded
  5. Pass114,543 miles (+963)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,543 miles
    Test number
    356639518905
    • MinorRear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone to axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All heavily perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to chassis sub frames and suspension components
    • AdvisoryOil leaks at engine and axle diff seals
    • AdvisorySteering box is damp has slight play and slight knock
  6. Pass113,580 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,580 miles
    Test number
    864953318487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and components
  7. Fail113,580 miles (+4,914)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,580 miles
    Test number
    552007137190
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and components
  8. Pass108,666 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,666 miles
    Test number
    407264372038
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak at steering box
    • AdvisoryOil leaks at gearbox and rear diff
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play NSF and NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail108,664 miles (+3,893)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,664 miles
    Test number
    691656793954
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel at fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak at steering box
    • AdvisoryOil leaks at gearbox and rear diff
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play NSF and NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass104,771 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,771 miles
    Test number
    253767151919
    • AdvisorySlight play osr wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryUnderside components rusty
  11. Fail104,683 miles (+2,683)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,683 miles
    Test number
    807629137311
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member various places (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components heavily corroded
  12. Pass102,000 miles (+5,383)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,000 miles
    Test number
    238412564869
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi webbing split
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
  13. Pass96,617 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,617 miles
    Test number
    515951679587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,314 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    668336644248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,645 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,645 miles
    Test number
    626971723243
    • NoteExhaust corroded.
    • NoteOs & ns front & rear tyres in poor condition
  16. Fail86,642 miles (+5,240)1 dangerous8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,642 miles
    Test number
    596452313204
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteExhaust corroded.
    • NoteOs & ns front & rear tyres in poor condition
  17. Pass81,402 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,402 miles
    Test number
    279011502432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,947 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    76,947 miles
    Test number
    700070450333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,975 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,975 miles
    Test number
    210564259235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,713 miles (+4,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,713 miles
    Test number
    572429758252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Pass62,090 miles (+4,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,090 miles
    Test number
    510227057243
    • NoteAdvanced wear in drop arm ball joint
  22. Pass57,788 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,788 miles
    Test number
    350830456424
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

Questions about T232 KDP

Does T232 KDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T232 KDP is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T232 KDP?
The MOT on T232 KDP is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T232 KDP done?
T232 KDP was recorded at 115,795 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 3,026 miles a year.
Has T232 KDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T232 KDP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T232 KDP 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 T232 KDP find?
T232 KDP passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 5 more.

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