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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T659 KUTMOT history

T659 KUT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 220,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2022
Mileage
220,435 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T659 KUT
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
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T659 KUT was last recorded at 220,435 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 4,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,948 miles · 2 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,487 miles
Average per year
8,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 220,435 miles
  • 2020 – 215,948 miles
  • 2019 – 207,809 miles
  • 2018 – 201,622 miles
  • 2017 – 194,575 miles
  • 2016 – 187,009 miles
  • 2015 – 177,997 miles
  • 2014 – 170,808 miles
  • 2013 – 160,382 miles
  • 2012 – 150,092 miles
  • 2011 – 142,515 miles
  • 2010 – 129,238 miles
  • 2009 – 115,699 miles
  • 2008 – 103,955 miles
  • 2007 – 92,099 miles
  • 2006 – 80,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,435 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear cross member corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake fluid slightly low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Slight corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,435 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    220,435 miles
    Test number
    406814463275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail220,435 miles (+4,487)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,435 miles
    Test number
    125009755657
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass215,948 miles (+8,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    215,948 miles
    Test number
    395655330274
    • AdvisoryBrake fliud slightly low
    • AdvisoryRear axle ball joint dust cover split
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  4. Pass207,809 miles (+6,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    207,809 miles
    Test number
    795838527983
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisorySome play front prop shaft rear u/j

  5. Pass201,622 miles (+7,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    201,622 miles
    Test number
    282323890175
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly low
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipe

  6. Pass194,575 miles (+7,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    194,575 miles
    Test number
    222016454617
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly low
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipe
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear crossmember

  7. Pass187,009 miles (+9,012)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    187,009 miles
    Test number
    588290188166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass177,997 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    177,997 miles
    Test number
    539159215129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass170,808 miles (+10,426)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    170,808 miles
    Test number
    255722414145
    • NoteOffside drop arm dust cover split
    • NoteOffside track rod end dust cover split
    • NoteRear shock absorbers top bushes worn

  10. Pass160,382 miles (+10,290)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    160,382 miles
    Test number
    617069403123
    • NoteAll tyres close to limit @ starting to perish
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers top bushes worn
    • NoteNearside @ offside front radius arms front bushes worn
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads low

  11. Pass150,092 miles (+7,577)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    150,092 miles
    Test number
    256910212136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,515 miles (+13,277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    142,515 miles
    Test number
    265701111147
    • NoteFront radius arms front rubbers starting to wear

  13. Fail129,238 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,238 miles
    Test number
    602037800103
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass129,238 miles (+13,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    129,238 miles
    Test number
    920937000150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass115,699 miles (+11,744)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    115,699 miles
    Test number
    523459299035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,955 miles (+11,856)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    103,955 miles
    Test number
    273585098094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,099 miles (+11,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,099 miles
    Test number
    131167097469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass80,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    80,818 miles
    Test number
    972006496087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about T659 KUT

Does T659 KUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T659 KUT expired on 1 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T659 KUT?
The MOT on T659 KUT expired on 1 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T659 KUT done?
T659 KUT was recorded at 220,435 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 8,917 miles a year.
Has T659 KUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T659 KUT has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T659 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 T659 KUT find?
T659 KUT passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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