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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T514 KLSMOT history

T514 KLS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
173,103 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T514 KLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T514 KLS was last recorded at 173,103 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 2,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,023 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,080 miles
Average per year
5,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,103 miles
  • 2024 – 171,023 miles
  • 2022 – 169,769 miles
  • 2021 – 169,067 miles
  • 2019 – 169,067 miles
  • 2018 – 169,067 miles
  • 2017 – 168,300 miles
  • 2016 – 167,011 miles
  • 2015 – 161,140 miles
  • 2014 – 150,810 miles
  • 2013 – 132,039 miles
  • 2012 – 116,161 miles
  • 2011 – 110,854 miles
  • 2010 – 102,802 miles
  • 2009 – 94,770 miles
  • 2008 – 87,234 miles
  • 2007 – 79,785 miles
  • 2006 – 71,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,103 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,103 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,103 miles
    Test number
    209491992937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,023 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    171,023 miles
    Test number
    315749094648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,769 miles (+702)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    169,769 miles
    Test number
    415621504118
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass169,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    169,067 miles
    Test number
    370039419541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    169,067 miles
    Test number
    299201055371
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around chassis and underbody

  6. Pass169,067 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    169,067 miles
    Test number
    764461127293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,300 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    168,300 miles
    Test number
    154289012222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass167,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    167,011 miles
    Test number
    219384735743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. FailMileage not read3 dangerous16 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    587527434627
    • DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousFront diff inop
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately supported across axle (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing and arm (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass161,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    161,140 miles
    Test number
    708733305143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail161,140 miles (+10,330)2 dangerous21 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,140 miles
    Test number
    897254385032
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureDriver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass150,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    150,810 miles
    Test number
    187075384045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail150,810 miles (+18,771)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,810 miles
    Test number
    167933984008
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass132,039 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    132,039 miles
    Test number
    155603943408
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail132,026 miles (+15,865)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,026 miles
    Test number
    315052243021
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass116,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    116,161 miles
    Test number
    105946942482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,161 miles (+5,307)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,161 miles
    Test number
    508815142079
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush.

  18. Pass110,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,854 miles
    Test number
    987271911191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,854 miles (+8,052)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,854 miles
    Test number
    947790511159
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass102,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,802 miles
    Test number
    131102910125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail102,802 miles (+8,032)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,802 miles
    Test number
    264830910476
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering damper bush wqorn

  22. Pass94,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    94,770 miles
    Test number
    414030319162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,770 miles (+7,536)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,770 miles
    Test number
    571790819111
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

  24. Pass87,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,234 miles
    Test number
    662769608150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail87,234 miles (+7,449)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,234 miles
    Test number
    953819508112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass79,785 miles (+8,759)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,785 miles
    Test number
    290789607138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    71,026 miles
    Test number
    933001816166
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  28. Fail71,026 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,026 miles
    Test number
    502010616179
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Questions about T514 KLS

Does T514 KLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T514 KLS is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T514 KLS?
The MOT on T514 KLS is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T514 KLS done?
T514 KLS was recorded at 173,103 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,231 miles a year.
Has T514 KLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T514 KLS has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on T514 KLS 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 T514 KLS find?
T514 KLS passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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