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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T551 KHEMOT history

T551 KHE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,988 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 KHE
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 KHE was last recorded at 141,988 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,353 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
635 miles
Average per year
2,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,988 miles
  • 2025 – 141,353 miles
  • 2024 – 140,618 miles
  • 2023 – 140,037 miles
  • 2022 – 139,483 miles
  • 2021 – 138,769 miles
  • 2020 – 138,382 miles
  • 2019 – 137,912 miles
  • 2018 – 137,671 miles
  • 2017 – 137,364 miles
  • 2016 – 136,913 miles
  • 2015 – 136,131 miles
  • 2014 – 135,366 miles
  • 2013 – 134,399 miles
  • 2012 – 133,584 miles
  • 2011 – 132,216 miles
  • 2010 – 128,480 miles
  • 2009 – 121,687 miles
  • 2008 – 114,723 miles
  • 2007 – 106,540 miles
  • 2006 – 99,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,988 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,988 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,988 miles
    Test number
    391661194387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,353 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,353 miles
    Test number
    326798116544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,618 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,618 miles
    Test number
    724131516525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,037 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,037 miles
    Test number
    531676150877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,483 miles (+714)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,483 miles
    Test number
    541551839201
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Callipers to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,769 miles
    Test number
    272704122533
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail138,769 miles (+387)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,769 miles
    Test number
    788868880078
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,382 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,382 miles
    Test number
    499557531631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,912 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    137,912 miles
    Test number
    593132790139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,671 miles (+307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,671 miles
    Test number
    966493795628
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering swivel joint slight leak

  11. Pass137,364 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    137,364 miles
    Test number
    536165841443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,913 miles (+782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,913 miles
    Test number
    881237598241
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from off side front tractor joint

  13. Pass136,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    136,131 miles
    Test number
    896375363824
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail136,131 miles (+765)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,131 miles
    Test number
    717067368089
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass135,366 miles (+967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,366 miles
    Test number
    266935664203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass134,399 miles (+815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    134,399 miles
    Test number
    269467063238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass133,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    133,584 miles
    Test number
    349904852248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail133,584 miles (+1,368)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,584 miles
    Test number
    979334252273
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass132,216 miles (+3,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    132,216 miles
    Test number
    536589061227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass128,480 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    128,480 miles
    Test number
    213810260221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass121,687 miles (+6,964)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    121,687 miles
    Test number
    763147659206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass114,723 miles (+8,183)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    114,723 miles
    Test number
    870389458293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pads getting low

  23. Pass106,540 miles (+7,210)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    106,540 miles
    Test number
    683493167274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    99,330 miles
    Test number
    862482976259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T551 KHE

Does T551 KHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T551 KHE is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T551 KHE?
The MOT on T551 KHE is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T551 KHE done?
T551 KHE was recorded at 141,988 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,194 miles a year.
Has T551 KHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 KHE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T551 KHE 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 T551 KHE find?
T551 KHE passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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