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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T305 KBAMOT history

T305 KBA is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
179,046 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T305 KBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T305 KBA was last recorded at 179,046 miles on 8 May 2025, 6,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2010: 38,653 miles, lower than 82,875 miles on 22 Jun 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,706 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,340 miles
Average per year
5,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,046 miles
  • 2024 – 172,706 miles
  • 2023 – 165,268 miles
  • 2022 – 158,205 miles
  • 2021 – 149,787 miles
  • 2020 – 141,715 miles
  • 2019 – 131,991 miles
  • 2018 – 127,187 miles
  • 2015 – 127,176 miles
  • 2014 – 118,986 miles
  • 2013 – 102,617 miles
  • 2012 – 98,294 miles
  • 2011 – 94,041 miles
  • 2010 – 88,653 miles
  • 2009 – 82,875 miles
  • 2008 – 80,418 miles
  • 2007 – 75,328 miles
  • 2006 – 68,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,046 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.

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,046 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    179,046 miles
    Test number
    104532653988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,706 miles (+7,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    172,706 miles
    Test number
    909928374928
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  3. Pass165,268 miles (+7,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,268 miles
    Test number
    789958534550
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres

  4. Pass158,205 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,205 miles
    Test number
    191623756534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres

  5. Fail158,193 miles (+8,406)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,193 miles
    Test number
    180074934705
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres

  6. Pass149,787 miles (+8,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,787 miles
    Test number
    547652717996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  7. Pass141,715 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    141,715 miles
    Test number
    139384179238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,711 miles (+9,720)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,711 miles
    Test number
    922558974519
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass131,991 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,991 miles
    Test number
    209709196953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,990 miles (+4,803)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,990 miles
    Test number
    628162834983
    • MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  11. Pass127,187 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    127,187 miles
    Test number
    483928313634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail127,176 miles (+8,190)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,176 miles
    Test number
    275900353666
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureHorn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass118,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,986 miles
    Test number
    218242634228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,986 miles (+16,369)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,986 miles
    Test number
    907022834256
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass102,617 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,617 miles
    Test number
    325453593142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,294 miles (+4,253)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,294 miles
    Test number
    729644442224
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrakes pulling slightly to right.

  17. Pass94,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,041 miles
    Test number
    386981571446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,041 miles (+5,388)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,041 miles
    Test number
    657435361226
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass88,653 miles (+50,000)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,653 miles
    Test number
    513937060228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,653 miles (-44,222)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,653 miles
    Test number
    582485060268
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass82,875 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,875 miles
    Test number
    772173179194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,418 miles (+5,090)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,418 miles
    Test number
    352152298124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,328 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,328 miles
    Test number
    113620197154
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass75,328 miles (+6,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,328 miles
    Test number
    540620497146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass68,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    540199786164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T305 KBA

Does T305 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T305 KBA expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T305 KBA?
The MOT on T305 KBA expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T305 KBA done?
T305 KBA was recorded at 179,046 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 5,872 miles a year.
Has T305 KBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T305 KBA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T305 KBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T305 KBA find?
T305 KBA passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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