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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T449 KWBMOT history

T449 KWB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
175,484 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T449 KWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T449 KWB was last recorded at 175,484 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,556 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,928 miles
Average per year
4,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,484 miles
  • 2025 – 173,556 miles
  • 2024 – 172,589 miles
  • 2023 – 172,001 miles
  • 2021 – 170,860 miles
  • 2020 – 170,040 miles
  • 2019 – 169,027 miles
  • 2018 – 166,172 miles
  • 2017 – 160,186 miles
  • 2016 – 153,063 miles
  • 2015 – 144,517 miles
  • 2014 – 144,165 miles
  • 2012 – 136,449 miles
  • 2011 – 122,381 miles
  • 2010 – 108,243 miles
  • 2008 – 97,402 miles
  • 2007 – 85,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,484 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,484 miles (+1,928)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    175,484 miles
    Test number
    747994614584
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass173,556 miles (+967)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    173,556 miles
    Test number
    165036233380
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass172,589 miles (+588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    172,589 miles
    Test number
    763520645732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass172,001 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    172,001 miles
    Test number
    560645630340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail171,999 miles (+1,139)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,999 miles
    Test number
    183476453546
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass170,860 miles (+820)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    170,860 miles
    Test number
    215626180988
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass170,040 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    170,040 miles
    Test number
    773091996661
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail170,039 miles (+1,012)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,039 miles
    Test number
    852184773050
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill mount under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass169,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    169,027 miles
    Test number
    712661990025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  10. Fail169,025 miles (+2,853)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,025 miles
    Test number
    385118912709
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  11. Pass166,172 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    166,172 miles
    Test number
    897795045219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Fail166,172 miles (+5,986)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,172 miles
    Test number
    145229346624
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass160,186 miles (+7,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    160,186 miles
    Test number
    259156077985
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass153,063 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    153,063 miles
    Test number
    664704649541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail152,984 miles (+8,467)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,984 miles
    Test number
    433301369570
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass144,517 miles (+352)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    144,517 miles
    Test number
    278272915441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

  17. Pass144,165 miles (+7,716)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    144,165 miles
    Test number
    378871824224
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass136,449 miles (+33)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    136,449 miles
    Test number
    838601942294
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  19. Fail136,416 miles (+14,035)4 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,416 miles
    Test number
    189921032221
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Pass122,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    122,381 miles
    Test number
    457909031028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail122,381 miles (+14,138)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,381 miles
    Test number
    387559631074
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass108,243 miles (+10,841)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    108,243 miles
    Test number
    120298410061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    97,402 miles
    Test number
    351402568273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail97,401 miles (+11,890)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,401 miles
    Test number
    124542568214
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from engine.

  25. Pass85,511 miles (+103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,511 miles
    Test number
    660706347238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail85,408 miles6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,408 miles
    Test number
    730633927244
    • FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T449 KWB

Does T449 KWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T449 KWB is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T449 KWB?
The MOT on T449 KWB is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T449 KWB done?
T449 KWB was recorded at 175,484 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 4,778 miles a year.
Has T449 KWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T449 KWB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T449 KWB 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 T449 KWB find?
T449 KWB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: central front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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