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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T398 KMBMOT history

T398 KMB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 137,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,876 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T398 KMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T398 KMB was last recorded at 137,876 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,854 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,022 miles
Average per year
2,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,876 miles
  • 2024 – 136,854 miles
  • 2023 – 135,241 miles
  • 2022 – 133,574 miles
  • 2021 – 130,294 miles
  • 2020 – 126,626 miles
  • 2019 – 124,554 miles
  • 2018 – 122,180 miles
  • 2017 – 120,304 miles
  • 2016 – 117,783 miles
  • 2015 – 116,619 miles
  • 2014 – 113,395 miles
  • 2013 – 110,644 miles
  • 2012 – 108,650 miles
  • 2011 – 105,816 miles
  • 2010 – 102,610 miles
  • 2009 – 98,667 miles
  • 2008 – 95,360 miles
  • 2007 – 90,273 miles
  • 2006 – 84,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,876 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Reverse light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,876 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    733858781642
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

  2. Fail137,876 miles (+1,022)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    140710501988
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

  3. Pass136,854 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,854 miles
    Test number
    492514733062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  4. Fail136,851 miles (+1,610)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,851 miles
    Test number
    767044274731
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front foot wells holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  5. Pass135,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,241 miles
    Test number
    211492960055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail135,241 miles (+1,667)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,241 miles
    Test number
    241559761325
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,574 miles
    Test number
    545226501422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail133,574 miles (+3,280)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,574 miles
    Test number
    487635765962
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,294 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    130,294 miles
    Test number
    581338364458
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail130,291 miles (+3,665)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,291 miles
    Test number
    563797430945
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass126,626 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,626 miles
    Test number
    884789180991
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail126,626 miles (+34)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,626 miles
    Test number
    954349956031
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail126,592 miles (+2,038)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,592 miles
    Test number
    931675401800
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass124,554 miles (+2,374)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,554 miles
    Test number
    690901084021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,180 miles (+1,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,180 miles
    Test number
    235287568613
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass120,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    120,304 miles
    Test number
    173710805244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,304 miles (+2,521)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,304 miles
    Test number
    369845842445
    • FailureStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass117,783 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,783 miles
    Test number
    724541258875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,619 miles (+3,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,619 miles
    Test number
    141270597558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass113,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,395 miles
    Test number
    268139984462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,395 miles (+2,751)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,395 miles
    Test number
    647289084116
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass110,644 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    110,644 miles
    Test number
    176034813261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail110,601 miles (+1,951)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,601 miles
    Test number
    295116693198
    • FailureVehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass108,650 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,650 miles
    Test number
    877330102207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass105,816 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,816 miles
    Test number
    329350311418
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail105,816 miles (+3,206)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,816 miles
    Test number
    607103301247
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass102,610 miles (+3,943)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,610 miles
    Test number
    932892900235
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to rear external crossmember
    • NoteRear no plate deteriorated

  28. Pass98,667 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    522782219240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass95,360 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    95,360 miles
    Test number
    650447598114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass90,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,273 miles
    Test number
    243024707283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail90,273 miles (+6,204)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,273 miles
    Test number
    760904107202
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  32. Pass84,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    84,069 miles
    Test number
    624395106215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T398 KMB

Does T398 KMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T398 KMB is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T398 KMB?
The MOT on T398 KMB is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T398 KMB done?
T398 KMB was recorded at 137,876 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,773 miles a year.
Has T398 KMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T398 KMB has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T398 KMB 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 T398 KMB find?
T398 KMB passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; steering damper bushes worn.

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