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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T563 KVUMOT history

T563 KVU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,306 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T563 KVU
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
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T563 KVU was last recorded at 114,306 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,098 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,208 miles
Average per year
2,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,306 miles
  • 2025 – 113,098 miles
  • 2024 – 111,941 miles
  • 2023 – 110,784 miles
  • 2022 – 109,593 miles
  • 2021 – 108,392 miles
  • 2020 – 107,565 miles
  • 2019 – 106,462 miles
  • 2017 – 103,885 miles
  • 2016 – 102,325 miles
  • 2015 – 99,686 miles
  • 2014 – 96,855 miles
  • 2013 – 93,562 miles
  • 2012 – 90,999 miles
  • 2011 – 88,200 miles
  • 2010 – 85,322 miles
  • 2008 – 76,420 miles
  • 2007 – 69,386 miles
  • 2006 – 62,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,306 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear CHASSIS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRSION

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,306 miles (+1,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,306 miles
    Test number
    630703875575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear CHASSIS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRSION

  2. Pass113,098 miles (+1,157)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,098 miles
    Test number
    819798540184
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass111,941 miles (+1,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,941 miles
    Test number
    220172365613
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion

  4. Pass110,784 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,784 miles
    Test number
    820598753427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,593 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,593 miles
    Test number
    850300654573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,392 miles (+827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,392 miles
    Test number
    189897077219
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside dirty
    • AdvisoryUnderside has some surface corrosion

  7. Pass107,565 miles (+1,103)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,565 miles
    Test number
    639914200668
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  8. Pass106,462 miles (+2,577)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,462 miles
    Test number
    645889146997
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass103,885 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,885 miles
    Test number
    513415187724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,325 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,325 miles
    Test number
    205101395486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,686 miles
    Test number
    488164961678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,686 miles (+2,831)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,686 miles
    Test number
    451606607704
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps not working ON POSITION 1 (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass96,855 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,855 miles
    Test number
    177029044365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,562 miles (+16)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,562 miles
    Test number
    189903853356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre cuts on outside wall

  15. Fail93,546 miles (+2,547)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,546 miles
    Test number
    369101853343
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre cuts on outside wall

  16. Pass90,999 miles (+2,799)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,999 miles
    Test number
    648892552355
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteOffside seat belt buckle poor condition

  17. Fail88,200 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,200 miles
    Test number
    448515421488
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked

  18. Pass88,200 miles (+2,878)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,200 miles
    Test number
    727535521346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked

  19. Pass85,322 miles (+3,996)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,322 miles
    Test number
    923205250372
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel pump noisy
    • NoteNearside front headlamp has a weak beam pattern
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside and nearside front seat bases are damaged and could cause injury
    • NoteOffside front seat belt buckle cover missing

  20. Pass81,326 miles5 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,326 miles
    Test number
    594105200057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet hinges loose
    • NoteBoth front chassis outriggers are corroded and holed
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFuel pump noisy
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked borderline pass
    • NoteOffside and nearside front seat bases are damaged
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt buckle cover missing causing sharp edges

  21. Fail81,326 miles (+4,906)4 failures5 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,326 miles
    Test number
    112645600498
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet hinges loose
    • NoteBoth front chassis outriggers are corroded and holed
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFuel pump noisy
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked borderline pass
    • NoteOffside and nearside front seat bases are damaged
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt buckle cover missing causing sharp edges

  22. Pass76,420 miles (+7,034)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,420 miles
    Test number
    701579228304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBrake padal rubber splitting
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked

  23. Pass69,386 miles (+6,527)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    69,386 miles
    Test number
    720276027326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip poor condition
    • NoteDamage to o/s/r back plate
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  24. Pass62,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,859 miles
    Test number
    513415226317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T563 KVU

Does T563 KVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T563 KVU is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T563 KVU?
The MOT on T563 KVU is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T563 KVU done?
T563 KVU was recorded at 114,306 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,649 miles a year.
Has T563 KVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T563 KVU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on T563 KVU 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 T563 KVU find?
T563 KVU passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive; rear chassis showing signs of corrsion.

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