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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail209,244 miles
  • 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

What MOT failures 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass195,147 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    195,147 miles
    Test number
    948284769160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass185,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    185,599 miles
    Test number
    141508575396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass181,902 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    181,902 miles
    Test number
    230113880741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass159,178 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    159,178 miles
    Test number
    993263428330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. Pass146,818 miles (+19,459)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    146,818 miles
    Test number
    810676217316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass127,359 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    127,359 miles
    Test number
    100513007092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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