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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T643 KPVMOT history

T643 KPV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 216,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
216,663 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T643 KPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T643 KPV was last recorded at 216,663 miles on 28 May 2026, 8,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Mar 2007: 45,461 miles, lower than 330,073 miles on 26 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
208,077 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,663 miles
  • 2025 – 208,077 miles
  • 2024 – 197,901 miles
  • 2023 – 184,776 miles
  • 2022 – 172,236 miles
  • 2021 – 164,829 miles
  • 2020 – 159,252 miles
  • 2019 – 148,574 miles
  • 2018 – 136,851 miles
  • 2017 – 124,655 miles
  • 2016 – 112,385 miles
  • 2015 – 99,413 miles
  • 2014 – 94,187 miles
  • 2013 – 86,811 miles
  • 2012 – 77,698 miles
  • 2011 – 71,839 miles
  • 2010 – 68,721 miles
  • 2009 – 64,575 miles
  • 2008 – 59,504 miles
  • 2007 – 45,463 miles
  • 2006 – 330,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,663 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,663 miles (+8,586)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    216,663 miles
    Test number
    573544117182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass208,077 miles (+10,176)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    208,077 miles
    Test number
    982574408465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass197,901 miles (+13,125)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    197,901 miles
    Test number
    414784613774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,776 miles (+12,540)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    184,776 miles
    Test number
    149127331870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass172,236 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    172,236 miles
    Test number
    485624951112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail172,122 miles (+7,293)9 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,122 miles
    Test number
    513039127058
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Arm coming off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pan arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass164,829 miles (+5,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,829 miles
    Test number
    667958088261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass159,252 miles (+10,678)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    159,252 miles
    Test number
    733464049857
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Close to wear limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play On the wear limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,574 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,574 miles
    Test number
    153682812820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail148,574 miles (+11,723)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,574 miles
    Test number
    379927891102
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulbs fitted incorrectly . Wrong way round (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass136,851 miles (+12,196)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,851 miles
    Test number
    712792157652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,655 miles (+12,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,655 miles
    Test number
    865702558808
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and chassis corroded

  13. Pass112,385 miles (+12,972)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,385 miles
    Test number
    485812385264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,413 miles
    Test number
    176054195086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail99,413 miles (+5,226)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,413 miles
    Test number
    277539485031
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass94,187 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,187 miles
    Test number
    377504114170
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear crossmemder corroded

  17. Fail94,187 miles (+7,376)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,187 miles
    Test number
    849274014126
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear crossmemder corroded

  18. Pass86,811 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,811 miles
    Test number
    457334513102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail86,811 miles (+9,113)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,811 miles
    Test number
    498734713181
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass77,698 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    117394702149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine unit has excessive oil leak from offside rear !

  21. Fail77,696 miles (+5,857)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,696 miles
    Test number
    196824892496
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine unit has excessive oil leak from offside rear !

  22. Pass71,839 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    285700921413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,828 miles (+3,107)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    907749411167
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and pitted

  24. Pass68,721 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,721 miles
    Test number
    870424810130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,575 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,575 miles
    Test number
    993717909130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,504 miles (+14,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,504 miles
    Test number
    862376118125
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass45,463 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,463 miles
    Test number
    332219687085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,461 miles (-284,612)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    860738487083
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass330,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    330,073 miles
    Test number
    600057816193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T643 KPV

Does T643 KPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T643 KPV is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T643 KPV?
The MOT on T643 KPV is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T643 KPV done?
T643 KPV was recorded at 216,663 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026.
Has T643 KPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T643 KPV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T643 KPV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T643 KPV find?
T643 KPV passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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