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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T304 AKPMOT history

T304 AKP is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
156,495 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T304 AKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T304 AKP was last recorded at 156,495 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,495 miles · 20 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,495 miles
  • 2020 – 156,495 miles
  • 2018 – 154,079 miles
  • 2017 – 145,436 miles
  • 2016 – 137,759 miles
  • 2015 – 128,528 miles
  • 2014 – 120,491 miles
  • 2013 – 114,074 miles
  • 2012 – 108,826 miles
  • 2011 – 101,304 miles
  • 2010 – 87,735 miles
  • 2009 – 75,292 miles
  • 2008 – 63,308 miles
  • 2007 – 58,958 miles
  • 2006 – 53,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,495 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    156,495 miles
    Test number
    285908247852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    156,495 miles
    Test number
    706414006602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,495 miles (+2,416)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,495 miles
    Test number
    387178474364
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stalk cover missing.

  4. Pass154,079 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    154,079 miles
    Test number
    200601895290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,959 miles (+8,523)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,959 miles
    Test number
    921379930405
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering box badly worn. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Washer jets missing, fluid going over bonnet. (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass145,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    145,436 miles
    Test number
    372775965229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,436 miles (+7,677)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,436 miles
    Test number
    681445665878
    • Repaired at testIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  8. Pass137,759 miles (+261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,759 miles
    Test number
    395354124486
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail137,498 miles (+8,970)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,498 miles
    Test number
    612859855803
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront axle bushes worn

  10. Pass128,528 miles (+8,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,528 miles
    Test number
    197140716112
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass120,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    120,491 miles
    Test number
    636706674258
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail120,491 miles (+6,417)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,491 miles
    Test number
    307035174428
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass114,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    114,074 miles
    Test number
    347414033272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,074 miles (+5,248)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,074 miles
    Test number
    979103033209
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  15. Pass108,826 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,826 miles
    Test number
    799442502282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,280 miles (+6,976)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,280 miles
    Test number
    596041002265
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering damper bushes exessivly worn

  17. Pass101,304 miles (+13,569)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,304 miles
    Test number
    899757811294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,735 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,735 miles
    Test number
    692557200112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,733 miles (+12,441)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,733 miles
    Test number
    294286800403
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass75,292 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,292 miles
    Test number
    342717309130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,277 miles (+11,969)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,277 miles
    Test number
    554625509166
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass63,308 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    680118508104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,958 miles (+5,568)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,958 miles
    Test number
    274205237176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,390 miles
    Test number
    622673646174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T304 AKP

Does T304 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T304 AKP is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T304 AKP?
The MOT on T304 AKP is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T304 AKP done?
T304 AKP was recorded at 156,495 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 5,267 miles a year.
Has T304 AKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T304 AKP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T304 AKP 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 T304 AKP find?
T304 AKP passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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