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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T272 KUJMOT history

T272 KUJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 178,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2023
Mileage
178,133 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T272 KUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T272 KUJ was last recorded at 178,133 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2007: 72,267 miles, lower than 72,268 miles on 26 Feb 2007.

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
177,905 miles · 22 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
228 miles
Average per year
6,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,133 miles
  • 2021 – 171,276 miles
  • 2018 – 150,479 miles
  • 2017 – 142,110 miles
  • 2015 – 131,799 miles
  • 2013 – 119,796 miles
  • 2012 – 107,509 miles
  • 2011 – 100,013 miles
  • 2010 – 92,911 miles
  • 2009 – 83,909 miles
  • 2008 – 77,814 miles
  • 2007 – 72,267 miles
  • 2006 – 66,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,133 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,133 miles (+228)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    178,133 miles
    Test number
    921207596294
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail177,905 miles (+6,629)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,905 miles
    Test number
    849227821218
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass171,276 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    171,276 miles
    Test number
    486982196797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail171,017 miles (+20,538)3 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,017 miles
    Test number
    827543333608
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass150,479 miles (+8,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    150,479 miles
    Test number
    149431729525
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded

  6. Pass142,110 miles (+10,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    142,110 miles
    Test number
    513334919295
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear borderline fail (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass131,799 miles (+12,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,799 miles
    Test number
    377709565018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  8. Pass119,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    119,796 miles
    Test number
    448637413327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,796 miles (+12,287)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,796 miles
    Test number
    726777713320
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass107,509 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,509 miles
    Test number
    507300152117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,013 miles
    Test number
    368494951173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,013 miles (+7,102)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,013 miles
    Test number
    729094251186
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass92,911 miles (+9,002)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,911 miles
    Test number
    304795550132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass83,909 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,909 miles
    Test number
    293731249464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,814 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,814 miles
    Test number
    753493858059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,267 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,267 miles
    Test number
    112639657459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,268 miles (+5,374)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,268 miles
    Test number
    921967157065
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass66,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    234638156075
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T272 KUJ

Does T272 KUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T272 KUJ expired on 4 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T272 KUJ?
The MOT on T272 KUJ expired on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T272 KUJ done?
T272 KUJ was recorded at 178,133 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 6,700 miles a year.
Has T272 KUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T272 KUJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T272 KUJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T272 KUJ find?
T272 KUJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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