Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T404 KNGMOT history
T404 KNG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,502 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 178,502 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T404 KNG
- 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
- 22 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T404 KNG was last recorded at 178,502 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 3,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 May 2018: 169,781 miles, lower than 179,413 miles on 3 Jul 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 175,435 miles · 4 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,067 miles
- Average per year
- 4,876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,502 miles
- 2025 – 175,435 miles
- 2024 – 174,413 miles
- 2023 – 173,388 miles
- 2022 – 172,594 miles
- 2021 – 171,768 miles
- 2020 – 171,005 miles
- 2019 – 170,034 miles
- 2018 – 169,781 miles
- 2017 – 179,413 miles
- 2016 – 168,981 miles
- 2015 – 167,342 miles
- 2014 – 165,265 miles
- 2013 – 159,474 miles
- 2012 – 152,954 miles
- 2011 – 141,334 miles
- 2010 – 128,179 miles
- 2009 – 118,184 miles
- 2008 – 107,133 miles
- 2007 – 91,660 miles
- 2006 – 78,568 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,502 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,502 miles (+3,067)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 178,502 miles
- Test number
- 732171488524
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass175,435 miles (+1,022)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 175,435 miles
- Test number
- 253542727256
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass174,413 miles (+1,025)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 174,413 miles
- Test number
- 315535002651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,388 miles (+794)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 173,388 miles
- Test number
- 153147243965
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,594 miles (+826)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 172,594 miles
- Test number
- 850306793878
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass171,768 miles (+763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 171,768 miles
- Test number
- 159133083289
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged o/s/f -- n/s/f -- n/s/r sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass171,005 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 171,005 miles
- Test number
- 939359831815
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail171,005 miles (+971)4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,005 miles
- Test number
- 724441507187
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass170,034 miles (+253)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 170,034 miles
- Test number
- 705961858740
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass169,781 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 169,781 miles
- Test number
- 259485867822
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail169,781 miles (-9,632)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,781 miles
- Test number
- 886127466277
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass179,413 miles (+10,432)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 179,413 miles
- Test number
- 380606557347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,981 miles (+1,639)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 168,981 miles
- Test number
- 631288297806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,342 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,342 miles
- Test number
- 239621965418
- Repaired at testNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass167,342 miles (+2,077)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 167,342 miles
- Test number
- 355701865178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,265 miles (+5,791)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 165,265 miles
- Test number
- 437175704110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear facing seats fitted no seatbelts fitted
Pass159,474 miles (+6,520)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 159,474 miles
- Test number
- 748158333073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,954 miles (+11,620)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 152,954 miles
- Test number
- 427381432022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside rear wheel not fitted with plastic insert to take an inner tube
Pass141,334 miles (+13,155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 141,334 miles
- Test number
- 167770341491
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass128,179 miles (+9,995)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 128,179 miles
- Test number
- 223204930058
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front wiper blades have split ends.
- NoteRear number plate slightly detriorated
Pass118,184 miles (+11,051)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 118,184 miles
- Test number
- 942266639063
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteIncorrect inner tube fitted to nearside front tyre
- NoteRear seats and belts not tested (folded away)
Pass107,133 miles (+15,473)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 107,133 miles
- Test number
- 742049038085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,660 miles (+13,092)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 91,660 miles
- Test number
- 403597837073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,568 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 78,568 miles
- Test number
- 393991546018
- NoteN/s/f suspension slightly weak.
Questions about T404 KNG
- Does T404 KNG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T404 KNG is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T404 KNG?
- The MOT on T404 KNG is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T404 KNG done?
- T404 KNG was recorded at 178,502 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 4,876 miles a year.
- Has T404 KNG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T404 KNG has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on T404 KNG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T404 KNG find?
- T404 KNG passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.
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