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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T292 KAOMOT history

T292 KAO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 94,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
94,119 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T292 KAO
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
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T292 KAO was last recorded at 94,119 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,118 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,119 miles
  • 2024 – 88,720 miles
  • 2022 – 84,856 miles
  • 2021 – 83,331 miles
  • 2020 – 81,828 miles
  • 2019 – 80,949 miles
  • 2018 – 79,909 miles
  • 2017 – 78,870 miles
  • 2016 – 77,151 miles
  • 2015 – 75,256 miles
  • 2014 – 69,778 miles
  • 2013 – 63,191 miles
  • 2012 – 59,408 miles
  • 2011 – 57,928 miles
  • 2010 – 56,219 miles
  • 2009 – 55,227 miles
  • 2008 – 53,425 miles
  • 2007 – 51,409 miles
  • 2006 – 47,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,119 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,119 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    979330838411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,118 miles (+5,398)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,118 miles
    Test number
    338395987847
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass88,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,720 miles
    Test number
    438409832061
    • AdvisoryHorn poor in operation

  4. Fail88,720 miles (+3,864)2 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,720 miles
    Test number
    994776457509
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All washers (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHorn poor in operation

  5. Pass84,856 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,856 miles
    Test number
    760246122260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    609432465940
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis becoming severely corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail83,331 miles (+1,503)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    191398592258
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Steering damper mounting on chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis becoming severely corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play

  8. Pass81,828 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    700896855642
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail81,828 miles (+879)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    877321979863
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,949 miles (+8)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    80,949 miles
    Test number
    857972181291
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail80,941 miles (+1,032)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,941 miles
    Test number
    204259942803
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass79,909 miles (+1,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,909 miles
    Test number
    581133576720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber bush has slight play
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play

  13. Pass78,870 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,870 miles
    Test number
    526264473931
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm dust cover worn

  14. Fail78,870 miles (+1,719)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,870 miles
    Test number
    542768451442
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm dust cover worn

  15. Pass77,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,151 miles
    Test number
    755872625597
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail77,151 miles (+1,895)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,151 miles
    Test number
    315331628796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousOffside 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 Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass75,256 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    987020895189
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Fail75,255 miles (+5,477)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,255 miles
    Test number
    779866475113
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass69,778 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,778 miles
    Test number
    225320794141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  20. Fail69,773 miles (+6,582)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,773 miles
    Test number
    697469684111
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  21. Pass63,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    156548573183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,191 miles (+3,783)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    257798773414
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass59,408 miles (+1,480)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,408 miles
    Test number
    647500582146
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush has slight play.

  24. Pass57,928 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,928 miles
    Test number
    117690281199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering arm damper has slight play in rubber mounting bush

  25. Fail57,918 miles (+1,699)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,918 miles
    Test number
    599549271197
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering arm damper has slight play in rubber mounting bush

  26. Pass56,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    334826870193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,219 miles (+992)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    974394170163
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass55,227 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    631212989159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass53,425 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,425 miles
    Test number
    284629778191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,409 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,409 miles
    Test number
    924744787105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail47,702 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,702 miles
    Test number
    381003666173
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  32. Pass47,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,702 miles
    Test number
    393583966178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T292 KAO

Does T292 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T292 KAO expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T292 KAO?
The MOT on T292 KAO expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T292 KAO done?
T292 KAO was recorded at 94,119 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 2,458 miles a year.
Has T292 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T292 KAO has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T292 KAO 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 T292 KAO find?
T292 KAO passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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