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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T545 KBHMOT history

T545 KBH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2026
Mileage
157,686 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T545 KBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T545 KBH was last recorded at 157,686 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2025: 157,648 miles, lower than 164,256 miles on 23 Aug 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,648 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
4,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,686 miles
  • 2023 – 164,256 miles
  • 2021 – 160,635 miles
  • 2019 – 145,350 miles
  • 2018 – 132,132 miles
  • 2017 – 128,290 miles
  • 2016 – 122,776 miles
  • 2015 – 118,259 miles
  • 2014 – 114,537 miles
  • 2013 – 110,254 miles
  • 2012 – 104,761 miles
  • 2011 – 98,653 miles
  • 2010 – 93,299 miles
  • 2009 – 88,526 miles
  • 2008 – 84,049 miles
  • 2007 – 77,600 miles
  • 2006 – 70,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,686 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,686 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    157,686 miles
    Test number
    978716840183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,648 miles (-6,608)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,648 miles
    Test number
    890877317280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,256 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    164,256 miles
    Test number
    428123636915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,635 miles
    Test number
    883669848772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,635 miles (+15,285)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,635 miles
    Test number
    187781828611
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted re-secured pad clip (1.1.13 (c))

  6. Pass145,350 miles (+13,218)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,350 miles
    Test number
    707784634141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,132 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,132 miles
    Test number
    585271164113
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,128 miles (+3,838)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,128 miles
    Test number
    171546783756
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,290 miles (+5,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    128,290 miles
    Test number
    328751269474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil seal leaking

  10. Pass122,776 miles (+4,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,776 miles
    Test number
    893061134274
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes infront of rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers top bushes (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion oil seal leaking

  11. Pass118,259 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,259 miles
    Test number
    639782265112
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail118,257 miles (+3,720)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,257 miles
    Test number
    445932665172
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass114,537 miles (+4,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,537 miles
    Test number
    189744484438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass110,254 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,254 miles
    Test number
    787755283084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,761 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,761 miles
    Test number
    439006892078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth steering damper bushs have play
    • NotePower steering noisy

  16. Fail104,761 miles (+6,108)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,761 miles
    Test number
    685414292083
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth steering damper bushs have play
    • NotePower steering noisy

  17. Pass98,653 miles (+5,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,653 miles
    Test number
    425940491013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass93,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,299 miles
    Test number
    851411760098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,299 miles (+4,773)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,299 miles
    Test number
    622291460095
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass88,526 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,526 miles
    Test number
    111034289001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,049 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,049 miles
    Test number
    940082798092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,028 miles (+6,428)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,028 miles
    Test number
    281565688001
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass77,600 miles (+6,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,600 miles
    Test number
    463701087068
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass70,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,768 miles
    Test number
    280126276053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T545 KBH

Does T545 KBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T545 KBH expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T545 KBH?
The MOT on T545 KBH expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T545 KBH done?
T545 KBH was recorded at 157,686 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 4,522 miles a year.
Has T545 KBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T545 KBH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T545 KBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T545 KBH find?
T545 KBH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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