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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

T25 LKAMOT history

T25 LKA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 192,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
192,423 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T25 LKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T25 LKA was last recorded at 192,423 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2023: 104,189 miles, lower than 184,787 miles on 21 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
190,142 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,281 miles
Average per year
7,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,423 miles
  • 2025 – 190,142 miles
  • 2024 – 186,701 miles
  • 2023 – 104,189 miles
  • 2022 – 181,481 miles
  • 2021 – 181,467 miles
  • 2020 – 178,610 miles
  • 2019 – 171,114 miles
  • 2018 – 158,945 miles
  • 2017 – 156,836 miles
  • 2016 – 154,865 miles
  • 2015 – 152,225 miles
  • 2014 – 147,577 miles
  • 2013 – 140,865 miles
  • 2012 – 138,152 miles
  • 2011 – 136,238 miles
  • 2009 – 112,722 miles
  • 2006 – 49,116 miles
  • 2005 – 46,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,423 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,423 miles (+2,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    192,423 miles
    Test number
    989170426516
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass190,142 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    190,142 miles
    Test number
    754340154904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail190,132 miles (+3,431)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,132 miles
    Test number
    209749859939
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  4. Pass186,701 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    186,701 miles
    Test number
    317089465342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail186,568 miles (+82,379)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,568 miles
    Test number
    163152996565
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass104,189 miles (-80,598)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,189 miles
    Test number
    838345163304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail184,787 miles (+3,306)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,787 miles
    Test number
    837973699289
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSteering component casing not properly attached Steeing damper loose fixing one end (2.1.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  8. Pass181,481 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    181,481 miles
    Test number
    991820221875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail181,467 miles (+2,857)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,467 miles
    Test number
    932537186983
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  10. Pass178,610 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    178,610 miles
    Test number
    797640105304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass171,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,114 miles
    Test number
    476300907013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail171,114 miles (+12,169)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,114 miles
    Test number
    745951447446
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass158,945 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    158,945 miles
    Test number
    347708653920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail158,935 miles (+2,099)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,935 miles
    Test number
    766551282011
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass156,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    156,836 miles
    Test number
    702172057544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail156,836 miles (+1,971)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,836 miles
    Test number
    140856284060
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass154,865 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    154,865 miles
    Test number
    274601846738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass152,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    152,225 miles
    Test number
    496404155097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail152,225 miles (+4,648)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,225 miles
    Test number
    936452845048
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail147,577 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,577 miles
    Test number
    197826274082
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass147,577 miles (+6,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    147,577 miles
    Test number
    695056874048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass140,865 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    140,865 miles
    Test number
    717480773062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass138,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    138,152 miles
    Test number
    299134972019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail138,152 miles (+1,914)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,152 miles
    Test number
    199223072452
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass136,238 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    136,238 miles
    Test number
    815173471092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail136,235 miles (+23,513)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,235 miles
    Test number
    185917561074
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass112,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    112,722 miles
    Test number
    544963879218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. FailMileage not read8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    791491079207
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

  29. Pass49,116 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,116 miles
    Test number
    903913406300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    46,276 miles
    Test number
    982562035354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T25 LKA

Does T25 LKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T25 LKA is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T25 LKA?
The MOT on T25 LKA is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T25 LKA done?
T25 LKA was recorded at 192,423 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 7,173 miles a year.
Has T25 LKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T25 LKA has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T25 LKA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T25 LKA find?
T25 LKA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: central front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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