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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T51 KBEMOT history

T51 KBE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 178,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
178,109 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 KBE
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 KBE was last recorded at 178,109 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 3,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,490 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,619 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,109 miles
  • 2025 – 174,490 miles
  • 2024 – 170,285 miles
  • 2023 – 166,301 miles
  • 2022 – 162,130 miles
  • 2020 – 155,731 miles
  • 2019 – 150,790 miles
  • 2018 – 142,880 miles
  • 2016 – 133,294 miles
  • 2014 – 116,488 miles
  • 2013 – 115,216 miles
  • 2012 – 106,958 miles
  • 2011 – 105,786 miles
  • 2010 – 103,917 miles
  • 2009 – 98,108 miles
  • 2008 – 89,660 miles
  • 2007 – 79,430 miles
  • 2006 – 69,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,109 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.

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,109 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    178,109 miles
    Test number
    271273947013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,490 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    174,490 miles
    Test number
    442784734458
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail174,485 miles (+4,200)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,485 miles
    Test number
    889409208727
    • DangerousCentral Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired ball joint top of axal (5.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass170,285 miles (+3,984)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,285 miles
    Test number
    160286246539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,301 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,301 miles
    Test number
    311828054613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,130 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,130 miles
    Test number
    866408903585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,731 miles (+4,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,731 miles
    Test number
    943914438214
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass150,790 miles (+7,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,790 miles
    Test number
    857206119441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass142,880 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,880 miles
    Test number
    151076584942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail142,875 miles (+9,581)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,875 miles
    Test number
    854784821067
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass133,294 miles (+8,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    133,294 miles
    Test number
    779971485953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass124,699 miles (+8,211)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,699 miles
    Test number
    950555574667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,488 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    116,488 miles
    Test number
    449608054370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,312 miles (+1,096)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,312 miles
    Test number
    457476754333
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass115,216 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,216 miles
    Test number
    285287193283
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail115,214 miles (+8,256)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,214 miles
    Test number
    648726593202
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass106,958 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,958 miles
    Test number
    578091512183
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail106,950 miles (+1,164)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,950 miles
    Test number
    505213602143
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass105,786 miles (+1,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,786 miles
    Test number
    866511191020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass103,917 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,917 miles
    Test number
    220936290067
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail103,903 miles (+5,795)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    122390190489
    • DangerousFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass98,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,108 miles
    Test number
    444235889098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,108 miles (+8,448)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,108 miles
    Test number
    284613189013
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass89,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    89,660 miles
    Test number
    204478488018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail89,660 miles (+10,230)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,660 miles
    Test number
    810647088057
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass79,430 miles (+10,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,430 miles
    Test number
    164373897020
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass69,323 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,323 miles
    Test number
    163458896037
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise front number plate

Questions about T51 KBE

Does T51 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 KBE is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T51 KBE?
The MOT on T51 KBE is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T51 KBE done?
T51 KBE was recorded at 178,109 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has T51 KBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 KBE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T51 KBE 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 T51 KBE find?
T51 KBE passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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