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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T49 TKSMOT history

T49 TKS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
191,749 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T49 TKS
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
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T49 TKS was last recorded at 191,749 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 4,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,214 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,535 miles
Average per year
4,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,749 miles
  • 2025 – 187,214 miles
  • 2024 – 187,169 miles
  • 2023 – 186,100 miles
  • 2022 – 175,747 miles
  • 2021 – 163,993 miles
  • 2020 – 154,023 miles
  • 2019 – 138,354 miles
  • 2017 – 136,893 miles
  • 2015 – 134,588 miles
  • 2014 – 131,918 miles
  • 2013 – 130,400 miles
  • 2012 – 127,590 miles
  • 2010 – 121,631 miles
  • 2009 – 117,965 miles
  • 2008 – 114,191 miles
  • 2007 – 107,063 miles
  • 2006 – 105,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,749 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    191,749 miles
    Test number
    636076227429
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail191,749 miles (+4,535)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,749 miles
    Test number
    630478468019
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,214 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    187,214 miles
    Test number
    651193387001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail187,169 miles (+1,069)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,169 miles
    Test number
    799550861884
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake flexi leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass186,100 miles (+10,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    186,100 miles
    Test number
    905948882081
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has alot of travel

  6. Pass175,747 miles (+11,754)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    175,747 miles
    Test number
    504300408482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,993 miles (+9,970)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,993 miles
    Test number
    955060739772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,023 miles (+15,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,023 miles
    Test number
    862653274449
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass138,354 miles (+1,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,354 miles
    Test number
    869926109600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pittman arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering damper bush

  10. Pass136,893 miles (+2,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,893 miles
    Test number
    528687311409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass134,588 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    134,588 miles
    Test number
    960436755887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,918 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    131,918 miles
    Test number
    438422424452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,400 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    130,400 miles
    Test number
    776130893260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,590 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    127,590 miles
    Test number
    376577272299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    121,631 miles
    Test number
    560351580258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,631 miles (+3,666)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,631 miles
    Test number
    120560080288
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass117,965 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    117,965 miles
    Test number
    641561489275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,191 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    114,191 miles
    Test number
    590485178296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,063 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    107,063 miles
    Test number
    680568207105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    105,474 miles
    Test number
    100064976148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T49 TKS

Does T49 TKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T49 TKS is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T49 TKS?
The MOT on T49 TKS is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T49 TKS done?
T49 TKS was recorded at 191,749 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 4,313 miles a year.
Has T49 TKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T49 TKS has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T49 TKS 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 T49 TKS find?
T49 TKS passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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