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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T729 KVFMOT history

T729 KVF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 86,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,197 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T729 KVF
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
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T729 KVF was last recorded at 86,197 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,191 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,197 miles
  • 2025 – 84,549 miles
  • 2024 – 82,887 miles
  • 2022 – 79,247 miles
  • 2021 – 76,224 miles
  • 2020 – 73,701 miles
  • 2019 – 71,611 miles
  • 2018 – 68,801 miles
  • 2017 – 66,501 miles
  • 2016 – 64,733 miles
  • 2015 – 62,383 miles
  • 2014 – 60,992 miles
  • 2013 – 57,896 miles
  • 2012 – 56,967 miles
  • 2011 – 45,009 miles
  • 2009 – 33,471 miles
  • 2008 – 25,465 miles
  • 2007 – 25,412 miles
  • 2006 – 25,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,197 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor9 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Tyres perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,197 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,197 miles
    Test number
    991829489243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,191 miles (+1,642)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,191 miles
    Test number
    539152287747
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass84,549 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,549 miles
    Test number
    482862034133
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail84,549 miles (+1,662)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,549 miles
    Test number
    139054968366
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass82,887 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    701965821867
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail82,881 miles (+3,634)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,881 miles
    Test number
    829283203906
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass79,247 miles (+3,023)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,247 miles
    Test number
    427312034567
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass76,224 miles (+2,523)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    825515594343
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass73,701 miles (+2,090)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,701 miles
    Test number
    251343746311
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass71,611 miles (+2,810)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,611 miles
    Test number
    643266181234
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass68,801 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,801 miles
    Test number
    215162716195
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  12. Fail68,796 miles (+2,295)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,796 miles
    Test number
    155675671388
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  13. Pass66,501 miles (+1,768)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,501 miles
    Test number
    930659707299
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  14. Pass64,733 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,733 miles
    Test number
    801970892398
    • AdvisoryTyres cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not obstucting drivers view

  15. Fail64,723 miles (+2,340)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,723 miles
    Test number
    132826731368
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryTyres cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not obstucting drivers view

  16. Pass62,383 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,383 miles
    Test number
    146227488941
    • AdvisoryTyre sidewalls perishing

  17. Pass60,992 miles (+3,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    636345714328
    • NoteRear chasis crossmember corroding

  18. Pass57,896 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,896 miles
    Test number
    607250113315
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked but not obscuring drivers view

  19. Fail57,896 miles (+929)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,896 miles
    Test number
    747400013387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked but not obscuring drivers view

  20. Pass56,967 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,967 miles
    Test number
    438381432372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Fail56,957 miles (+2,680)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,957 miles
    Test number
    655142812318
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  22. Pass54,277 miles (+132)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,277 miles
    Test number
    797983782095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight centre screen damage but not in drivers vision.

  23. Fail54,145 miles (+9,136)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,145 miles
    Test number
    217630172050
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteScreen damaged in centre but not in drivers vision.rear brake discs corroding on inner surfaces.

  24. Pass45,009 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,009 miles
    Test number
    818103751073
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroding on inner surfaces.

  25. Fail44,996 miles (+11,525)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    605930551039
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroding on inner surfaces.

  26. Pass33,471 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,471 miles
    Test number
    114123529330
    • NoteAdvise lower web at chassis corroded
    • NoteAdvise rear crossmember starting to corrode at step

  27. Fail33,471 miles (+8,006)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,471 miles
    Test number
    892303629352
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteAdvise lower web at chassis corroded
    • NoteAdvise rear crossmember starting to corrode at step

  28. Pass25,465 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,465 miles
    Test number
    412486598276
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass25,428 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,428 miles
    Test number
    312775378124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,412 miles
    Test number
    350395457151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail25,412 miles (+405)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,412 miles
    Test number
    860795257179
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  32. Pass25,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,007 miles
    Test number
    863053646160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T729 KVF

Does T729 KVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T729 KVF is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T729 KVF?
The MOT on T729 KVF is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T729 KVF done?
T729 KVF was recorded at 86,197 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,075 miles a year.
Has T729 KVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T729 KVF has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T729 KVF 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 T729 KVF find?
T729 KVF passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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