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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T701 KNKMOT history

T701 KNK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
107,825 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T701 KNK
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T701 KNK was last recorded at 107,825 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 3,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,355 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,470 miles
Average per year
4,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,825 miles
  • 2023 – 104,355 miles
  • 2020 – 103,198 miles
  • 2018 – 94,373 miles
  • 2016 – 89,490 miles
  • 2015 – 81,004 miles
  • 2014 – 73,443 miles
  • 2013 – 70,008 miles
  • 2012 – 59,025 miles
  • 2011 – 45,283 miles
  • 2010 – 42,694 miles
  • 2009 – 39,838 miles
  • 2008 – 36,787 miles
  • 2007 – 32,928 miles
  • 2006 – 29,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,825 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,825 miles (+3,470)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,825 miles
    Test number
    533268887972
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Pass104,355 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,355 miles
    Test number
    833589014706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,349 miles (+1,151)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,349 miles
    Test number
    979394614079
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass103,198 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,198 miles
    Test number
    181443239496
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail103,198 miles (+8,825)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,198 miles
    Test number
    548264009813
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass94,373 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,373 miles
    Test number
    132942181425
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail94,360 miles (+4,870)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,360 miles
    Test number
    701652886407
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing Key missing unable to open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Centre "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,490 miles
    Test number
    315264020652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail89,490 miles (+8,486)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,490 miles
    Test number
    527541260345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass81,004 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,004 miles
    Test number
    366409205221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant level low

  11. Fail81,001 miles (+7,558)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,001 miles
    Test number
    525439205247
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant level low

  12. Pass73,443 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,443 miles
    Test number
    988578694138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,008 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    597348423146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,981 miles (+10,956)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,981 miles
    Test number
    549897923189
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass59,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,025 miles
    Test number
    256886512425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,025 miles (+13,742)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,025 miles
    Test number
    889231712146
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  17. Pass45,283 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,283 miles
    Test number
    248105601478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,694 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,694 miles
    Test number
    270425770127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,838 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,838 miles
    Test number
    423816179122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,787 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,787 miles
    Test number
    220152988449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,928 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,928 miles
    Test number
    203708677156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,997 miles
    Test number
    434657276187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T701 KNK

Does T701 KNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T701 KNK expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T701 KNK?
The MOT on T701 KNK expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T701 KNK done?
T701 KNK was recorded at 107,825 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 4,080 miles a year.
Has T701 KNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T701 KNK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T701 KNK 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 T701 KNK find?
T701 KNK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis.

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