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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T273 KHEMOT history

T273 KHE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 223,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
223,876 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T273 KHE
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T273 KHE was last recorded at 223,876 miles on 12 May 2026, 4,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,430 miles · 10 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,446 miles
Average per year
9,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,876 miles
  • 2024 – 219,430 miles
  • 2023 – 209,428 miles
  • 2022 – 205,971 miles
  • 2021 – 197,041 miles
  • 2020 – 188,143 miles
  • 2019 – 178,653 miles
  • 2018 – 169,048 miles
  • 2017 – 157,764 miles
  • 2016 – 146,713 miles
  • 2015 – 133,067 miles
  • 2014 – 122,751 miles
  • 2013 – 111,139 miles
  • 2012 – 99,105 miles
  • 2011 – 87,329 miles
  • 2010 – 73,222 miles
  • 2009 – 58,989 miles
  • 2008 – 45,673 miles
  • 2007 – 33,172 miles
  • 2006 – 25,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,876 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,876 miles (+4,446)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    223,876 miles
    Test number
    103489535693
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass219,430 miles (+10,002)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    219,430 miles
    Test number
    663656561415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass209,428 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    209,428 miles
    Test number
    956060516851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass205,971 miles (+8,930)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    205,971 miles
    Test number
    368053443989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass197,041 miles (+8,898)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    197,041 miles
    Test number
    754535474635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass188,143 miles (+9,490)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    188,143 miles
    Test number
    202468532848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass178,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    178,653 miles
    Test number
    593527615968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail178,653 miles (+9,605)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,653 miles
    Test number
    843612678870
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass169,048 miles (+11,284)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    169,048 miles
    Test number
    180697146967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,764 miles (+11,051)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,764 miles
    Test number
    654911241397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    146,713 miles
    Test number
    814313395243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail146,713 miles (+13,646)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,713 miles
    Test number
    479729878629
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Fail133,067 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,067 miles
    Test number
    169191955484
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass133,067 miles (+10,316)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    133,067 miles
    Test number
    737231955015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,751 miles (+11,612)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    122,751 miles
    Test number
    105563644093
    • NoteBoth front tyres on legal limit

  16. Pass111,139 miles (+12,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    111,139 miles
    Test number
    726863933016
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass99,105 miles (+11,776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,105 miles
    Test number
    585902232020
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass87,329 miles (+250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,329 miles
    Test number
    757480841015
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail87,079 miles (+13,857)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,079 miles
    Test number
    236153031020
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass73,222 miles (+14,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,222 miles
    Test number
    122581840427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass58,989 miles (+13,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,989 miles
    Test number
    434252849096
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass45,673 miles (+12,501)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,673 miles
    Test number
    532447748031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,172 miles (+7,551)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,172 miles
    Test number
    703935747065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,621 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,621 miles
    Test number
    271008146012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,597 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,597 miles
    Test number
    421951246064
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T273 KHE

Does T273 KHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T273 KHE is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T273 KHE?
The MOT on T273 KHE is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T273 KHE done?
T273 KHE was recorded at 223,876 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 9,792 miles a year.
Has T273 KHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T273 KHE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T273 KHE 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 T273 KHE find?
T273 KHE passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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