
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T407 KOWMOT history
T407 KOW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 209,244 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 209,244 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,341 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T407 KOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T407 KOW was last recorded at 209,244 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 209,242 miles · 17 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,341 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 209,244 miles
- 2025 – 209,242 miles
- 2024 – 207,814 miles
- 2023 – 204,717 miles
- 2021 – 199,072 miles
- 2020 – 195,147 miles
- 2019 – 190,747 miles
- 2018 – 185,599 miles
- 2017 – 181,902 miles
- 2016 – 175,722 miles
- 2010 – 169,649 miles
- 2009 – 169,383 miles
- 2008 – 159,178 miles
- 2007 – 146,818 miles
- 2006 – 123,878 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis x2 holds (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine, rear diff and swivel hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside front floor hold and corroded
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.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail209,244 miles (+2)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,244 miles
- Test number
- 504157127251
- DangerousNearside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis x2 holds (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine, rear diff and swivel hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside front floor hold and corroded
Fail209,242 miles (+1,428)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,242 miles
- Test number
- 723941381253
- MajorFront Fuel pipe union leaking Number 1 injector .leak off pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside & Offside side-steps support bar stating to corrod
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass207,814 miles (+3,097)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 207,814 miles
- Test number
- 498854771430
- MinorEntrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition both side (9.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass204,717 miles (+8)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 204,717 miles
- Test number
- 549527655644
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear final drive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail204,709 miles (+5,637)16 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,709 miles
- Test number
- 982643857192
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tierod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Seat belt missing rear seat belts missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed /corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear bump stops missing...both
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing ...small splits.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass199,072 miles (+59)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 199,072 miles
- Test number
- 272397738536
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front panhard rod bush has play
Fail199,013 miles (+3,866)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,013 miles
- Test number
- 997161614996
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front panhard rod bush has play
Pass195,147 miles (+4,400)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 195,147 miles
- Test number
- 948284769160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,747 miles (+196)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 190,747 miles
- Test number
- 364837486793
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail190,551 miles (+4,952)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,551 miles
- Test number
- 272943437359
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass185,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 185,599 miles
- Test number
- 141508575396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,592 miles (+3,690)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,592 miles
- Test number
- 740907287958
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass181,902 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 181,902 miles
- Test number
- 230113880741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,890 miles (+6,168)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,890 miles
- Test number
- 767338309404
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass175,722 miles (+6,073)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 175,722 miles
- Test number
- 968187154175
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass169,649 miles (+266)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 169,649 miles
- Test number
- 223015000069
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail169,383 miles (+10,205)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,383 miles
- Test number
- 394585159340
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureTyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass159,178 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 159,178 miles
- Test number
- 993263428330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,176 miles (+12,358)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,176 miles
- Test number
- 290572328347
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES POOR CONDITION
- NoteO/S/R TYRE INNER WALL DAMAGED
Pass146,818 miles (+19,459)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 146,818 miles
- Test number
- 810676217316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,359 miles (+3,481)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 127,359 miles
- Test number
- 100513007092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,878 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 123,878 miles
- Test number
- 383087736469
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T407 KOW
- Does T407 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T407 KOW expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T407 KOW?
- The MOT on T407 KOW expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T407 KOW done?
- T407 KOW was recorded at 209,244 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 4,341 miles a year.
- Has T407 KOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T407 KOW has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T407 KOW 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 T407 KOW find?
- T407 KOW failed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis x2 holds; exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine; nearside rear reflector missing, and 10 more.
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