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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T258 PKMMOT history

T258 PKM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
165,162 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T258 PKM
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
25 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T258 PKM was last recorded at 165,162 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,013 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,149 miles
Average per year
4,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,162 miles
  • 2025 – 164,013 miles
  • 2024 – 162,368 miles
  • 2023 – 160,690 miles
  • 2022 – 159,892 miles
  • 2021 – 158,357 miles
  • 2020 – 155,927 miles
  • 2019 – 153,642 miles
  • 2018 – 149,897 miles
  • 2017 – 148,491 miles
  • 2016 – 145,642 miles
  • 2015 – 143,592 miles
  • 2014 – 141,263 miles
  • 2013 – 137,638 miles
  • 2012 – 130,173 miles
  • 2011 – 121,871 miles
  • 2010 – 113,206 miles
  • 2009 – 105,597 miles
  • 2008 – 97,589 miles
  • 2007 – 90,336 miles
  • 2006 – 82,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,162 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Wheel bearing has slight play offside front & offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,162 miles (+1,149)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    165,162 miles
    Test number
    587438768039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass164,013 miles (+1,645)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,013 miles
    Test number
    215729354754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside

  3. Pass162,368 miles (+1,678)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    162,368 miles
    Test number
    155014850229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass160,690 miles (+798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    160,690 miles
    Test number
    631079648493
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass159,892 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    159,892 miles
    Test number
    631462243977
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play offside front & offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail159,866 miles (+1,509)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,866 miles
    Test number
    111407567107
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axle, chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play offside front & offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,357 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,357 miles
    Test number
    730747392880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail158,266 miles (+2,339)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,266 miles
    Test number
    536466221942
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper chassis multiple holes (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Pass155,927 miles (+2,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    155,927 miles
    Test number
    326789705906
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass153,642 miles (+3,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    153,642 miles
    Test number
    361369697231
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  11. Pass149,897 miles (+1,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    149,897 miles
    Test number
    575978568299
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass148,491 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    148,491 miles
    Test number
    295774528029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,642 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    145,642 miles
    Test number
    367797493111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,592 miles (+2,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    143,592 miles
    Test number
    695621765063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass141,263 miles (+3,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    141,263 miles
    Test number
    155953384081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass137,638 miles (+7,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    137,638 miles
    Test number
    216120383017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass130,173 miles (+50)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    130,173 miles
    Test number
    197830392446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteDamp around steering box.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread slightly distorted.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread slightly distorted.

  18. Fail130,123 miles (+8,252)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,123 miles
    Test number
    709146282087
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteDamp around steering box.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread slightly distorted.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread slightly distorted.

  19. Pass121,871 miles (+8,665)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,871 miles
    Test number
    185973881075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  20. Pass113,206 miles (+7,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    113,206 miles
    Test number
    671057570002
    • AdvisoryLower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass105,597 miles (+8,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    714740089042
    • 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)

  22. Pass97,589 miles (+7,253)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    97,589 miles
    Test number
    312870588097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,336 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    90,336 miles
    Test number
    881299487026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,307 miles (+7,605)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,307 miles
    Test number
    341385987066
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass82,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    82,702 miles
    Test number
    461907486034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T258 PKM

Does T258 PKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T258 PKM is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T258 PKM?
The MOT on T258 PKM is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T258 PKM done?
T258 PKM was recorded at 165,162 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,044 miles a year.
Has T258 PKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T258 PKM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T258 PKM 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 T258 PKM find?
T258 PKM passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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