
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,947 cc
T568 AKNMOT history
T568 AKN is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 127,190 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 127,190 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,477 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T568 AKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,947 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T568 AKN was last recorded at 127,190 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,447 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 743 miles
- Average per year
- 3,477 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,190 miles
- 2025 – 126,447 miles
- 2024 – 125,551 miles
- 2023 – 124,898 miles
- 2022 – 124,130 miles
- 2021 – 123,183 miles
- 2020 – 120,556 miles
- 2019 – 118,290 miles
- 2018 – 115,394 miles
- 2017 – 111,560 miles
- 2016 – 108,274 miles
- 2015 – 102,790 miles
- 2014 – 98,516 miles
- 2013 – 93,494 miles
- 2012 – 87,962 miles
- 2011 – 82,276 miles
- 2010 – 75,937 miles
- 2009 – 71,130 miles
- 2008 – 67,803 miles
- 2007 – 61,944 miles
- 2006 – 57,003 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle surface corrosion
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on sidewalls
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
33 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,190 miles (+743)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 127,190 miles
- Test number
- 949501260307
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle surface corrosion
Pass126,447 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 126,447 miles
- Test number
- 602990816676
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
Fail126,445 miles (+894)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,445 miles
- Test number
- 813807481950
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
Pass125,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 125,551 miles
- Test number
- 761197471171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,551 miles (+653)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,551 miles
- Test number
- 973749668083
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass124,898 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 124,898 miles
- Test number
- 663822875919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,893 miles (+763)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,893 miles
- Test number
- 367282328212
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play main rod wheel to wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking main fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member both sides across rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass124,130 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 124,130 miles
- Test number
- 472411244078
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filler hose and vent hose perished and split
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear half of chassis poor rear cross member poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced driver side out rigger bulkhead small rust hole/corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail124,130 miles (+947)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,130 miles
- Test number
- 424784666911
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chassis bush 3 bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chassis bush 3 bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filler hose and vent hose perished and split
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced driver side out rigger bulkhead small rust hole/corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass123,183 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 123,183 miles
- Test number
- 399083720074
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible manifolds (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "A" frame cross member ends roll frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section cross member tow bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail123,183 miles (+2,627)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,183 miles
- Test number
- 398811428471
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "A"frame cross member roll frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible manifolds (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "A" frame cross member ends roll frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section cross member tow bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass120,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 120,556 miles
- Test number
- 982375366144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,556 miles (+2,266)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,556 miles
- Test number
- 678839276262
- Repaired at testFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,290 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 118,290 miles
- Test number
- 137685041933
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded By tank and above chassis
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Fail118,289 miles (+2,895)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,289 miles
- Test number
- 346839353491
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded By tank and above chassis
- AdvisoryFuel cap is temporary locking type
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass115,394 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 115,394 miles
- Test number
- 396648397597
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Fail115,394 miles (+3,834)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,394 miles
- Test number
- 252775353630
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger support bar (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt chassis outriggers support bars (5.2.6)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Pass111,560 miles (+3,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 111,560 miles
- Test number
- 423028689576
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted locking type
Pass108,274 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 108,274 miles
- Test number
- 838639989317
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail108,274 miles (+5,484)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,274 miles
- Test number
- 365143148065
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass102,790 miles (+4,274)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 102,790 miles
- Test number
- 926121325111
- AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass98,516 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 98,516 miles
- Test number
- 229944304142
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront 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)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail98,516 miles (+5,022)1 failure1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,516 miles
- Test number
- 757564004125
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront 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)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass93,494 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 93,494 miles
- Test number
- 377232123152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,494 miles (+5,532)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,494 miles
- Test number
- 765316113102
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,962 miles (+5,686)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 87,962 miles
- Test number
- 375397502148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,276 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,276 miles
- Test number
- 537269701141
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass82,276 miles (+6,339)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 82,276 miles
- Test number
- 557829801186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,937 miles (+4,807)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 75,937 miles
- Test number
- 491436010154
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,130 miles (+3,327)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 71,130 miles
- Test number
- 131549119154
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteSteering damper slight play in o/s bush
Pass67,803 miles (+5,859)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 67,803 miles
- Test number
- 231049308156
- AdvisoryDrag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisorySteering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass61,944 miles (+4,941)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 61,944 miles
- Test number
- 180545417111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,003 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 57,003 miles
- Test number
- 110569106157
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T568 AKN
- Does T568 AKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T568 AKN is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T568 AKN?
- The MOT on T568 AKN is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T568 AKN done?
- T568 AKN was recorded at 127,190 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 3,477 miles a year.
- Has T568 AKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T568 AKN has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T568 AKN 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 T568 AKN find?
- T568 AKN passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: underside of vehicle surface corrosion.
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