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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T304 KBAMOT history

T304 KBA is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
73,224 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T304 KBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T304 KBA was last recorded at 73,224 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,205 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,224 miles
  • 2024 – 73,205 miles
  • 2020 – 73,043 miles
  • 2019 – 71,641 miles
  • 2018 – 71,502 miles
  • 2017 – 69,904 miles
  • 2016 – 67,882 miles
  • 2015 – 66,940 miles
  • 2014 – 66,544 miles
  • 2013 – 65,020 miles
  • 2012 – 63,302 miles
  • 2011 – 61,277 miles
  • 2010 – 59,623 miles
  • 2009 – 57,071 miles
  • 2008 – 55,461 miles
  • 2007 – 53,400 miles
  • 2006 – 50,133 miles
  • 2005 – 47,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,224 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,224 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,224 miles
    Test number
    353628284454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,205 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,205 miles
    Test number
    239469064362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,043 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,043 miles
    Test number
    491381288950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,641 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,641 miles
    Test number
    907581575869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,635 miles (+133)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,635 miles
    Test number
    733412860507
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass71,502 miles (+9)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    671168567506
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail71,493 miles (+1,589)2 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,493 miles
    Test number
    392788460975
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component likely to become detached swivel joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass69,904 miles (+2,022)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,904 miles
    Test number
    850361183407
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perishing

  9. Pass67,882 miles (+942)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,882 miles
    Test number
    148919602107
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing

  10. Pass66,940 miles (+396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,940 miles
    Test number
    131155634689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has tears, not deep enough to reach the cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has tears, not deep enough to reach the cords

  11. Pass66,544 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,544 miles
    Test number
    457750244240
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail66,544 miles (+1,524)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,544 miles
    Test number
    466980344213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass65,020 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    207547913114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,302 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,302 miles
    Test number
    646032712144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,277 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    749827211146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,623 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    724124730127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,071 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,071 miles
    Test number
    541194219154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,461 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,461 miles
    Test number
    292082428182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,400 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,400 miles
    Test number
    994925937188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,133 miles (+602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,133 miles
    Test number
    190587136112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail49,531 miles (+1,620)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,531 miles
    Test number
    683211016116
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass47,911 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2006
    Odometer
    47,911 miles
    Test number
    660120345137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,882 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,882 miles
    Test number
    923242835178
    • FailureFront Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T304 KBA

Does T304 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T304 KBA is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T304 KBA?
The MOT on T304 KBA is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T304 KBA done?
T304 KBA was recorded at 73,224 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 1,238 miles a year.
Has T304 KBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T304 KBA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T304 KBA 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 KBA find?
T304 KBA passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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