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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T648 PKKMOT history

T648 PKK is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 259,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
259,740 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T648 PKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T648 PKK was last recorded at 259,740 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 5,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,992 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,748 miles
Average per year
7,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 259,740 miles
  • 2024 – 253,992 miles
  • 2023 – 248,181 miles
  • 2022 – 242,931 miles
  • 2021 – 239,014 miles
  • 2020 – 234,650 miles
  • 2019 – 230,200 miles
  • 2018 – 221,991 miles
  • 2017 – 211,378 miles
  • 2016 – 204,594 miles
  • 2015 – 195,773 miles
  • 2014 – 181,386 miles
  • 2013 – 166,261 miles
  • 2012 – 153,458 miles
  • 2011 – 147,868 miles
  • 2010 – 143,599 miles
  • 2009 – 135,129 miles
  • 2008 – 126,776 miles
  • 2007 – 116,427 miles
  • 2006 – 106,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,740 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arms both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,740 miles (+5,748)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    259,740 miles
    Test number
    394737879078
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass253,992 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    253,992 miles
    Test number
    423530200481
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail253,992 miles (+5,811)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,992 miles
    Test number
    306322284552
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass248,181 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    248,181 miles
    Test number
    413299096412
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail248,181 miles (+5,250)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,181 miles
    Test number
    509946289831
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass242,931 miles (+3,917)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    242,931 miles
    Test number
    101571645561
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass239,014 miles (+4,364)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    239,014 miles
    Test number
    231662493464
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Pass234,650 miles (+4,450)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    234,650 miles
    Test number
    936528694240
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass230,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    230,200 miles
    Test number
    978985940540
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Fail230,200 miles (+8,209)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,200 miles
    Test number
    159340996185
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  11. Pass221,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    221,991 miles
    Test number
    309144091542
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail221,991 miles (+10,613)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,991 miles
    Test number
    131122003258
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass211,378 miles (+6,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    211,378 miles
    Test number
    297490708156
    • AdvisoryRear cross member slightly corrodid

  14. Pass204,594 miles (+8,821)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    204,594 miles
    Test number
    219831346335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass195,773 miles (+14,387)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    195,773 miles
    Test number
    777323465053
    • NoteFront o/s and n/s axle ball hub siels starting to leak oil.
    • NoteRear x member stating to rust.

  16. Pass181,386 miles (+5)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    181,386 miles
    Test number
    439522274095
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s headlamp cracked

  17. Fail181,381 miles (+15,120)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,381 miles
    Test number
    255636664034
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s headlamp cracked

  18. Fail166,261 miles1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,261 miles
    Test number
    566545263051
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre exhaust rusty and starting to crack

  19. Pass166,261 miles (+12,803)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    166,261 miles
    Test number
    768485563066
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre exhaust rusty and starting to crack

  20. Pass153,458 miles (+5,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    153,458 miles
    Test number
    336065772085
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass147,868 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    147,868 miles
    Test number
    137328461432
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  22. Fail147,867 miles (+4,268)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,867 miles
    Test number
    888846361028
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  23. Pass143,599 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    143,599 miles
    Test number
    411464890144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass135,129 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    135,129 miles
    Test number
    630567699177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail135,067 miles (+8,291)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,067 miles
    Test number
    132494899164
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass126,776 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    126,776 miles
    Test number
    182856798130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail126,758 miles (+10,331)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,758 miles
    Test number
    774052898125
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass116,427 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    116,427 miles
    Test number
    252986077031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail116,029 miles (+9,490)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,029 miles
    Test number
    104066567416
    • FailureFront Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass106,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    106,539 miles
    Test number
    490628366022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail106,539 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,539 miles
    Test number
    281788266008
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T648 PKK

Does T648 PKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T648 PKK is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T648 PKK?
The MOT on T648 PKK is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T648 PKK done?
T648 PKK was recorded at 259,740 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 7,776 miles a year.
Has T648 PKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T648 PKK has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T648 PKK 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 T648 PKK find?
T648 PKK passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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