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Green and White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

T40 KWHMOT history

T40 KWH is a green and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 3 of 5 MOT tests, with 20,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
20,409 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
5
3 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 KWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 KWH was last recorded at 20,409 miles on 20 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2026: 20,409 miles, lower than 20,835 miles on 14 Jan 2026.

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
20,835 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Average per year
2,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,409 miles
  • 2025 – 18,359 miles
  • 2023 – 15,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,409 miles
  • AdvisoryFront swivel housing seals leaking grease [both sides]Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

5 tests since 21 Dec 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,409 miles (-426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    20,409 miles
    Test number
    854228196214
    • AdvisoryFront swivel housing seals leaking grease [both sides]
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail20,835 miles (+2,476)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,835 miles
    Test number
    668783411712
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel housing seals leaking grease [both sides]
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass18,359 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    18,359 miles
    Test number
    506956419711
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing oil seals [both sides] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  4. Fail18,359 miles (+2,944)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,359 miles
    Test number
    746384911434
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing oil seals [both sides] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Pass15,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    15,415 miles
    Test number
    218481722753
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about T40 KWH

Does T40 KWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 KWH is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 KWH?
The MOT on T40 KWH is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 KWH done?
T40 KWH was recorded at 20,409 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 2,397 miles a year.
Has T40 KWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 KWH has failed 2 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 KWH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 KWH find?
T40 KWH passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front swivel housing seals leaking grease [both sides]; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal.

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