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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T581 KWJMOT history

T581 KWJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
132,337 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 KWJ
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
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 KWJ was last recorded at 132,337 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,237 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,100 miles
Average per year
3,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,337 miles
  • 2025 – 131,237 miles
  • 2024 – 129,910 miles
  • 2023 – 128,259 miles
  • 2022 – 126,362 miles
  • 2021 – 123,808 miles
  • 2020 – 121,138 miles
  • 2019 – 117,529 miles
  • 2018 – 113,373 miles
  • 2017 – 109,949 miles
  • 2016 – 106,071 miles
  • 2015 – 100,741 miles
  • 2013 – 98,595 miles
  • 2012 – 95,295 miles
  • 2011 – 93,228 miles
  • 2010 – 88,862 miles
  • 2009 – 82,114 miles
  • 2008 – 78,505 miles
  • 2007 – 73,421 miles
  • 2006 – 68,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,337 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between the front and rear sections on the flanged joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor starting to corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive From transfer box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,337 miles (+1,100)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    132,337 miles
    Test number
    634872313157
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between the front and rear sections on the flanged joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor starting to corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,237 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    131,237 miles
    Test number
    794807887512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail131,235 miles (+1,325)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,235 miles
    Test number
    671185979670
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,910 miles (+1,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,910 miles
    Test number
    992131895496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,259 miles
    Test number
    419941660851
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,256 miles (+1,894)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,256 miles
    Test number
    810560696768
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,362 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,362 miles
    Test number
    673926053294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,808 miles
    Test number
    152102419874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,808 miles (+2,670)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,808 miles
    Test number
    774318726823
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

  10. Pass121,138 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    121,138 miles
    Test number
    268506031403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,135 miles (+3,606)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,135 miles
    Test number
    121729818148
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass117,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,529 miles
    Test number
    659910749624
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail117,529 miles (+4,156)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,529 miles
    Test number
    563324258927
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass113,373 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,373 miles
    Test number
    642475531818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,949 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,949 miles
    Test number
    276590929212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,071 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,071 miles
    Test number
    679328281631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,741 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,741 miles
    Test number
    725581645054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,595 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,595 miles
    Test number
    429718753107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,593 miles (+3,298)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,593 miles
    Test number
    988927253168
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  20. Pass95,295 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,295 miles
    Test number
    679631252131
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail95,295 miles (+2,067)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,295 miles
    Test number
    725959442119
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass93,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,228 miles
    Test number
    686596891156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,228 miles (+4,366)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,228 miles
    Test number
    219982191495
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  24. Pass88,862 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    250103590108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,114 miles
    Test number
    212318089185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,114 miles (+3,609)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,114 miles
    Test number
    500091289178
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass78,505 miles (+5,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    78,505 miles
    Test number
    900862098185
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass73,421 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    73,421 miles
    Test number
    941524787195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass68,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,201 miles
    Test number
    243504596404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T581 KWJ

Does T581 KWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T581 KWJ is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T581 KWJ?
The MOT on T581 KWJ is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T581 KWJ done?
T581 KWJ was recorded at 132,337 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,222 miles a year.
Has T581 KWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 KWJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T581 KWJ 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 T581 KWJ find?
T581 KWJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between the front and rear sections on the flanged joint; nearside front fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing; offside front fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing, and 4 more.

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