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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T697 AKOMOT history

T697 AKO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 116,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,862 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T697 AKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T697 AKO was last recorded at 116,862 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 1,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,179 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,683 miles
Average per year
3,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,862 miles
  • 2024 – 115,179 miles
  • 2023 – 114,908 miles
  • 2022 – 114,677 miles
  • 2021 – 114,264 miles
  • 2020 – 113,614 miles
  • 2019 – 112,065 miles
  • 2018 – 109,669 miles
  • 2017 – 106,239 miles
  • 2016 – 102,230 miles
  • 2015 – 97,955 miles
  • 2014 – 94,428 miles
  • 2013 – 90,366 miles
  • 2012 – 86,885 miles
  • 2011 – 80,965 miles
  • 2010 – 74,761 miles
  • 2009 – 69,552 miles
  • 2008 – 62,608 miles
  • 2007 – 55,337 miles
  • 2006 – 50,060 miles
  • 2005 – 44,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,862 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Axle swivel joint seals leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 24 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,862 miles
    Test number
    744787719453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,862 miles (+1,683)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,862 miles
    Test number
    967138784650
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass115,179 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,179 miles
    Test number
    143498357691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,908 miles (+231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,908 miles
    Test number
    738652155569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass114,677 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,677 miles
    Test number
    271484191920
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel joint seals leaking

  6. Fail114,676 miles (+74)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,676 miles
    Test number
    620205218116
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel joint seals leaking

  7. Fail114,602 miles (+338)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,602 miles
    Test number
    102028580611
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bushes

  8. Pass114,264 miles (+650)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,264 miles
    Test number
    312074143052
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear A frame top ball joint boot split

  9. Pass113,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,614 miles
    Test number
    888852774193
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle top ball joint boot split

  10. Fail113,614 miles (+1,549)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,614 miles
    Test number
    852333818913
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle top ball joint boot split

  11. Pass112,065 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    158207939721
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle top stabiliser ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  12. Fail112,065 miles (+2,396)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    419007298372
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle top stabiliser ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  13. Pass109,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,669 miles
    Test number
    173324662781
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator

  14. Fail109,669 miles (+3,430)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,669 miles
    Test number
    703240740207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator

  15. Pass106,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,239 miles
    Test number
    319969201170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush slight play
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  16. Fail106,239 miles (+4,009)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,239 miles
    Test number
    257383271538
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers dont auto park (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush slight play
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  17. Pass102,230 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,230 miles
    Test number
    304385778803
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering box drag link
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bush

  18. Fail102,230 miles (+4,275)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,230 miles
    Test number
    779154166686
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering box drag link
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bush

  19. Pass97,955 miles (+3,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,955 miles
    Test number
    166377945165
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass94,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    295717344400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,428 miles (+4,062)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    635347944173
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail90,366 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,366 miles
    Test number
    199971143152
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass90,366 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,366 miles
    Test number
    538741543143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,885 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    527292942105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,965 miles
    Test number
    228687131121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,965 miles (+6,204)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,965 miles
    Test number
    137397731191
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  27. Pass74,761 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,761 miles
    Test number
    594038940189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass69,552 miles (+6,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,552 miles
    Test number
    213937949171
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass62,608 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,608 miles
    Test number
    203976838453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail62,596 miles (+7,259)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,596 miles
    Test number
    710185738127
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass55,337 miles (+5,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,337 miles
    Test number
    244229427482
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  32. Pass50,060 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,060 miles
    Test number
    750058536146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass44,715 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2006
    Odometer
    44,715 miles
    Test number
    220025745117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail44,694 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,694 miles
    Test number
    114084545127
    • FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Questions about T697 AKO

Does T697 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T697 AKO is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T697 AKO?
The MOT on T697 AKO is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T697 AKO done?
T697 AKO was recorded at 116,862 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 3,508 miles a year.
Has T697 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T697 AKO has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T697 AKO 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 T697 AKO find?
T697 AKO passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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