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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T637 KUTMOT history

T637 KUT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,441 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T637 KUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T637 KUT was last recorded at 81,441 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,961 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,480 miles
Average per year
2,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,441 miles
  • 2024 – 79,961 miles
  • 2023 – 74,293 miles
  • 2022 – 68,653 miles
  • 2020 – 68,576 miles
  • 2019 – 59,149 miles
  • 2018 – 46,356 miles
  • 2017 – 36,641 miles
  • 2014 – 35,819 miles
  • 2013 – 34,908 miles
  • 2012 – 33,487 miles
  • 2011 – 32,418 miles
  • 2010 – 30,850 miles
  • 2009 – 29,087 miles
  • 2008 – 26,981 miles
  • 2007 – 25,122 miles
  • 2006 – 23,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,441 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.

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,441 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,441 miles
    Test number
    923367116600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,961 miles
    Test number
    490616577566
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. Fail79,961 miles (+37)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,961 miles
    Test number
    989474490011
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. Fail79,924 miles (+5,631)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,924 miles
    Test number
    459146947375
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  5. Pass74,293 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,293 miles
    Test number
    927784761445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,653 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,653 miles
    Test number
    872514870484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,576 miles (+9,427)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,576 miles
    Test number
    143535627589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lower cup on spring sitting uneven (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear mudflap missing & bracket insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box / pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective repaired with cord (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass59,149 miles (+12,793)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,149 miles
    Test number
    292495213683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,356 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,356 miles
    Test number
    113224083396
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box on (2.1.5 (a))
  10. Fail46,356 miles (+9,715)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,356 miles
    Test number
    467020674864
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm on (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box on (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass36,641 miles (+822)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,641 miles
    Test number
    600489167999
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look to be wearing thin adivse to be inspected (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Pass35,819 miles (+911)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,819 miles
    Test number
    358440364133
    • NoteAll coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteVehicle chassis/frame slightly corroded
  13. Pass34,908 miles (+8)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,908 miles
    Test number
    547850173190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s/f slight leak from hub seal
  14. Fail34,900 miles (+1,413)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    668958053112
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s/f slight leak from hub seal
  15. Pass33,487 miles (+1,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,487 miles
    Test number
    857523452191
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass32,418 miles (+1,568)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,418 miles
    Test number
    867127741142
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn and cracked
    • NoteNears side front hub seal leaking
  17. Pass30,850 miles (+1,763)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,850 miles
    Test number
    762724240127
    • NoteAll tyres are cracked badly with age
    • NoteSlight play on steering damper bush
  18. Pass29,087 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,087 miles
    Test number
    441876749198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,981 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,981 miles
    Test number
    773756238156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,122 miles (+1,400)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,122 miles
    Test number
    270752047110
    • NoteNail in o/s/f tyre
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
  21. Pass23,722 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,722 miles
    Test number
    130074646179
    • NoteSlight play on lateral steering damper rubber bush

Questions about T637 KUT

Does T637 KUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T637 KUT is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T637 KUT?
The MOT on T637 KUT is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T637 KUT done?
T637 KUT was recorded at 81,441 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,966 miles a year.
Has T637 KUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T637 KUT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T637 KUT 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 T637 KUT find?
T637 KUT passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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