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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T53 KNFMOT history

T53 KNF is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
155,782 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 KNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 KNF was last recorded at 155,782 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,409 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
373 miles
Average per year
5,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,782 miles
  • 2025 – 155,409 miles
  • 2024 – 155,050 miles
  • 2023 – 154,627 miles
  • 2022 – 154,324 miles
  • 2021 – 152,537 miles
  • 2020 – 149,233 miles
  • 2019 – 145,304 miles
  • 2018 – 138,201 miles
  • 2017 – 132,837 miles
  • 2016 – 126,614 miles
  • 2015 – 115,537 miles
  • 2014 – 103,767 miles
  • 2013 – 91,452 miles
  • 2012 – 78,420 miles
  • 2011 – 67,215 miles
  • 2008 – 62,214 miles
  • 2007 – 56,318 miles
  • 2006 – 48,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,782 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 Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,782 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    155,782 miles
    Test number
    133441259280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,409 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    155,409 miles
    Test number
    623673636888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail155,405 miles (+355)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,405 miles
    Test number
    694177974314
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp SIDE LIGHT GOES OUT WHEN STOP LIGHT IS ON (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  4. Pass155,050 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,050 miles
    Test number
    176432384996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,627 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,627 miles
    Test number
    152256568965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,324 miles (+1,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,324 miles
    Test number
    648321824246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass152,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,537 miles
    Test number
    383647877052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail152,537 miles (+3,304)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,537 miles
    Test number
    893667117169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass149,233 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,233 miles
    Test number
    964034566234
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail149,216 miles (+3,912)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,216 miles
    Test number
    580271878826
    • MajorCentral Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass145,304 miles (+7,103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    145,304 miles
    Test number
    838929131099
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass138,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,201 miles
    Test number
    408745629391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail138,201 miles (+5,364)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,201 miles
    Test number
    384109565094
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass132,837 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,837 miles
    Test number
    582500738514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryOs/ns front shock absorber towers corroded

  15. Fail132,837 miles (+6,223)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,837 miles
    Test number
    170240894461
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable bush (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryOs/ns front shock absorber towers corroded

  16. Pass126,614 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,614 miles
    Test number
    526218665098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,562 miles (+11,025)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,562 miles
    Test number
    483656664860
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass115,537 miles (+11,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,537 miles
    Test number
    305166025008
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass103,767 miles (+12,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    103,767 miles
    Test number
    925105314062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass91,452 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,452 miles
    Test number
    939180133027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail91,353 miles (+12,933)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,353 miles
    Test number
    889433223002
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass78,420 miles (+11,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,420 miles
    Test number
    257549312040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass67,215 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,215 miles
    Test number
    189704321409
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  24. Fail67,215 miles (+5,001)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,215 miles
    Test number
    149420321411
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  25. Pass62,214 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,214 miles
    Test number
    961683158205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,318 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,318 miles
    Test number
    473025757237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,473 miles
    Test number
    884166956232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 KNF

Does T53 KNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 KNF is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 KNF?
The MOT on T53 KNF is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 KNF done?
T53 KNF was recorded at 155,782 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,540 miles a year.
Has T53 KNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 KNF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T53 KNF 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 T53 KNF find?
T53 KNF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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