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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T389 KUTMOT history

T389 KUT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 176,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
176,557 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T389 KUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T389 KUT was last recorded at 176,557 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2008: 99,359 miles, lower than 812,485 miles on 7 Dec 2006.
  • 28 Nov 2009: 10,668 miles, lower than 99,359 miles on 5 Nov 2008.

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
173,531 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,026 miles
Average per year
4,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,557 miles
  • 2024 – 173,531 miles
  • 2023 – 170,961 miles
  • 2022 – 166,785 miles
  • 2021 – 163,239 miles
  • 2020 – 159,729 miles
  • 2019 – 154,735 miles
  • 2018 – 151,404 miles
  • 2017 – 147,430 miles
  • 2016 – 142,713 miles
  • 2015 – 137,962 miles
  • 2014 – 133,383 miles
  • 2013 – 128,710 miles
  • 2012 – 121,458 miles
  • 2010 – 113,013 miles
  • 2009 – 10,668 miles
  • 2008 – 99,359 miles
  • 2006 – 812,485 miles
  • 2005 – 77,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,557 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,557 miles (+3,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    176,557 miles
    Test number
    291541662695
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass173,531 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    173,531 miles
    Test number
    200142959213
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail173,516 miles (+2,555)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,516 miles
    Test number
    925862022426
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass170,961 miles (+4,176)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    170,961 miles
    Test number
    482902285815
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass166,785 miles (+65)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,785 miles
    Test number
    247194139819
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail166,720 miles (+3,481)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,720 miles
    Test number
    386272919052
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass163,239 miles (+20)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,239 miles
    Test number
    329439416841
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Fail163,219 miles (+3,490)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,219 miles
    Test number
    335572640328
    • MajorCentral Rear Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass159,729 miles (+4,994)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,729 miles
    Test number
    117789688984
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn divers helmet is leaking {end of axle} (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn divers helmet is leaking {end of axle} (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass154,735 miles (+3,331)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,735 miles
    Test number
    273844224367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass151,404 miles (+3,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    151,404 miles
    Test number
    240783815864
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass147,430 miles (+4,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,430 miles
    Test number
    272740210575
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Arm from steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass142,713 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,713 miles
    Test number
    376822351731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear valance corroded
    • AdvisorySlight marks on windscreen but not seriously effecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail142,712 miles (+4,750)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,712 miles
    Test number
    956752563864
    • FailureFuel system component leaking from side of engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear valance corroded
    • AdvisorySlight marks on windscreen but not seriously effecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass137,962 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,962 miles
    Test number
    276360605434
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front sweivel housings leaking slightly
    • NoteMark on windscreen but does not effect drivers view
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear of chassis has surface corrosion

  16. Fail137,960 miles (+4,577)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,960 miles
    Test number
    766940605199
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front sweivel housings leaking slightly
    • NoteMark on windscreen but does not effect drivers view
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear of chassis has surface corrosion

  17. Pass133,383 miles (+4,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    133,383 miles
    Test number
    736337994063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass128,710 miles (+104)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    128,710 miles
    Test number
    549321803100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on outer edges

  19. Fail128,606 miles (+7,148)8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,606 miles
    Test number
    448273893028
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on outer edges

  20. Pass121,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    121,458 miles
    Test number
    236865522001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail121,458 miles (+8,445)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,458 miles
    Test number
    886164022090
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass113,013 miles (+102,345)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    113,013 miles
    Test number
    550530540328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,668 miles (-88,691)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    10,668 miles
    Test number
    440272639395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,359 miles (-713,126)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    99,359 miles
    Test number
    732540818376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass812,485 miles (+735,084)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    812,485 miles
    Test number
    874501146374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    77,401 miles
    Test number
    984067045317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T389 KUT

Does T389 KUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T389 KUT is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T389 KUT?
The MOT on T389 KUT is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T389 KUT done?
T389 KUT was recorded at 176,557 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,969 miles a year.
Has T389 KUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T389 KUT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T389 KUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T389 KUT find?
T389 KUT passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4 springs; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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