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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T296 KHEMOT history

T296 KHE is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 183,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
183,361 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T296 KHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T296 KHE was last recorded at 183,361 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,861 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,500 miles
Average per year
6,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,361 miles
  • 2025 – 179,861 miles
  • 2024 – 177,409 miles
  • 2023 – 175,516 miles
  • 2022 – 173,366 miles
  • 2021 – 168,329 miles
  • 2020 – 160,253 miles
  • 2019 – 155,275 miles
  • 2018 – 153,993 miles
  • 2017 – 152,043 miles
  • 2016 – 149,982 miles
  • 2014 – 148,141 miles
  • 2013 – 137,082 miles
  • 2012 – 125,740 miles
  • 2011 – 118,011 miles
  • 2010 – 107,375 miles
  • 2009 – 95,140 miles
  • 2008 – 80,194 miles
  • 2007 – 65,050 miles
  • 2006 – 53,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,361 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    183,361 miles
    Test number
    971930615441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail183,361 miles (+3,500)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,361 miles
    Test number
    981404338002
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass179,861 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,861 miles
    Test number
    673016552302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass177,409 miles (+1,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    177,409 miles
    Test number
    991651766132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass175,516 miles (+2,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,516 miles
    Test number
    626733750171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MOUNTING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,366 miles (+5,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,366 miles
    Test number
    488856835755
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSI (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass168,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,329 miles
    Test number
    374577616004
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail168,329 miles (+8,076)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,329 miles
    Test number
    802329760306
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass160,253 miles (+4,978)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,253 miles
    Test number
    931030441942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass155,275 miles (+1,282)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,275 miles
    Test number
    418527287190
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Chassis Surface Rust

  11. Pass153,993 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,993 miles
    Test number
    358557739387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,043 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    152,043 miles
    Test number
    498934314027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    149,982 miles
    Test number
    822563998374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail149,982 miles (+1,841)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,982 miles
    Test number
    694833311411
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass148,141 miles (+11,059)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,141 miles
    Test number
    726759494184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail137,082 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,082 miles
    Test number
    286853893185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear cross member corrosion
    • NoteUnable to fully check brakes

  17. Pass137,082 miles (+11,342)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    137,082 miles
    Test number
    339663693101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear cross member corrosion
    • NoteUnable to fully check brakes

  18. Pass125,740 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    125,740 miles
    Test number
    237131082469
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail125,740 miles (+7,729)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,740 miles
    Test number
    245421382414
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass118,011 miles (+10,636)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    118,011 miles
    Test number
    979925691120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,375 miles (+12,235)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    107,375 miles
    Test number
    353958100455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,140 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,140 miles
    Test number
    132868409201
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  23. Pass95,140 miles (+14,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,140 miles
    Test number
    770408109280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Pass80,194 miles (+15,144)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,194 miles
    Test number
    100361218280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSteering damper nearside bush slightly worn,steering box arm ball joint cover split,ball joint is dry but shows no wear,

  25. Pass65,050 miles (+11,519)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,050 miles
    Test number
    502988107239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,531 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,531 miles
    Test number
    251065096103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,804 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,804 miles
    Test number
    453469536140
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T296 KHE

Does T296 KHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T296 KHE is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T296 KHE?
The MOT on T296 KHE is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T296 KHE done?
T296 KHE was recorded at 183,361 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
Has T296 KHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T296 KHE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T296 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 T296 KHE find?
T296 KHE passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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