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Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T285 KNWMOT history

T285 KNW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,177 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 KNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 KNW was last recorded at 101,177 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,310 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,867 miles
Average per year
3,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,177 miles
  • 2025 – 99,310 miles
  • 2024 – 93,619 miles
  • 2022 – 88,080 miles
  • 2020 – 66,848 miles
  • 2019 – 66,629 miles
  • 2015 – 66,106 miles
  • 2014 – 64,800 miles
  • 2013 – 54,236 miles
  • 2012 – 53,168 miles
  • 2011 – 52,139 miles
  • 2010 – 51,067 miles
  • 2009 – 46,642 miles
  • 2008 – 42,349 miles
  • 2007 – 39,709 miles
  • 2006 – 34,960 miles
  • 2005 – 28,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,177 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,177 miles (+1,867)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    911322152729
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,310 miles (+5,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,310 miles
    Test number
    993996212387
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,619 miles (+5,539)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,619 miles
    Test number
    106202434279
    • MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,080 miles (+21,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,080 miles
    Test number
    426930279592
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass66,848 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,848 miles
    Test number
    437715728202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,629 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    999126056744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,106 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    845120628873
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail66,106 miles (+1,306)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    812530610871
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced head lens broken (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass64,800 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,800 miles
    Test number
    428917114481
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail64,798 miles (+10,562)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,798 miles
    Test number
    926885514358
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass54,236 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,236 miles
    Test number
    378816533387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail54,236 miles (+1,068)8 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,236 miles
    Test number
    136213833343
    • 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 Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r crossmember has hole in top edge

  13. Pass53,168 miles (+1,029)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,168 miles
    Test number
    366562932321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass52,139 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,139 miles
    Test number
    708958921359
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Fail52,139 miles (+1,072)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,139 miles
    Test number
    619106121373
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Pass51,067 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,067 miles
    Test number
    784331340331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail51,067 miles (+4,425)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,067 miles
    Test number
    511511540322
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass46,642 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,642 miles
    Test number
    573898729334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,349 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,349 miles
    Test number
    674630038306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,709 miles
    Test number
    464643517439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,709 miles (+4,749)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,709 miles
    Test number
    193193807382
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureCentre Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass34,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,960 miles
    Test number
    714777296291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,960 miles (+6,429)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,960 miles
    Test number
    170107196206
    • DangerousBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass28,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,531 miles
    Test number
    611858295250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 KNW

Does T285 KNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 KNW is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T285 KNW?
The MOT on T285 KNW is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 KNW done?
T285 KNW was recorded at 101,177 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
Has T285 KNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 KNW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on T285 KNW 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 T285 KNW find?
T285 KNW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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