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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T759 KFJMOT history

T759 KFJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 140,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
140,919 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T759 KFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T759 KFJ was last recorded at 140,919 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 2,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,451 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,468 miles
Average per year
4,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,919 miles
  • 2023 – 138,451 miles
  • 2022 – 135,951 miles
  • 2021 – 131,044 miles
  • 2020 – 127,551 miles
  • 2019 – 122,070 miles
  • 2018 – 117,422 miles
  • 2017 – 111,769 miles
  • 2016 – 109,545 miles
  • 2015 – 100,521 miles
  • 2014 – 97,708 miles
  • 2013 – 94,383 miles
  • 2012 – 91,785 miles
  • 2011 – 88,821 miles
  • 2010 – 83,798 miles
  • 2009 – 77,727 miles
  • 2008 – 72,129 miles
  • 2007 – 67,012 miles
  • 2006 – 58,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,919 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,919 miles (+2,468)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,919 miles
    Test number
    799019129744
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,451 miles
    Test number
    343219608831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail138,447 miles (+2,496)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,447 miles
    Test number
    132802817912
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged on to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn hub seasl leaking grease on to brake discs (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,951 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,951 miles
    Test number
    993693429798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  5. Fail135,951 miles (+4,907)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,951 miles
    Test number
    514442573447
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  6. Pass131,044 miles (+3,493)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,044 miles
    Test number
    899089582657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x4

  7. Pass127,551 miles (+5,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,551 miles
    Test number
    799109161137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x4

  8. Pass122,070 miles (+4,648)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,070 miles
    Test number
    259705343345
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass117,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,422 miles
    Test number
    103907970752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  10. Fail117,422 miles (+5,653)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,422 miles
    Test number
    550704333356
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  11. Pass111,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,769 miles
    Test number
    402478534009
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge pin slightly worn (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge pin slightly worn (6.2.B.2)

  12. Fail111,769 miles (+20)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,769 miles
    Test number
    742215784323
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge pin slightly worn (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge pin slightly worn (6.2.B.2)

  13. Fail111,749 miles (+2,204)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,749 miles
    Test number
    464895004158
    • DangerousStop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's door hinge insecure LOWER PIN BROKEN (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door hinge insecure LOWER PIN BROKEN (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass109,545 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,545 miles
    Test number
    801770521126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail109,538 miles (+73)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,538 miles
    Test number
    141616932517
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail109,465 miles (+8,944)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,465 miles
    Test number
    603006407149
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured obscured by spot light rail (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft u/j worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis member corroded to hole not within 30cm of suspension mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine/steering box
    • AdvisorySlight play both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to centre crossmember/both rear chassis legs

  17. Pass100,521 miles (+2,813)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,521 miles
    Test number
    995057735042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteWheels pretruding slightly from mudguards.

  18. Pass97,708 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,708 miles
    Test number
    976826544038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,383 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,383 miles
    Test number
    859161353076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front and rear discs are pitted.
    • NoteSteering damper mounting bush is worn

  20. Fail94,380 miles (+2,595)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,380 miles
    Test number
    105299843074
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front and rear discs are pitted.
    • NoteSteering damper mounting bush is worn

  21. Pass91,785 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,785 miles
    Test number
    579344022107
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSteering damper mounting bush becoming worn

  22. Fail91,785 miles (+2,964)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,785 miles
    Test number
    969367012166
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSteering damper mounting bush becoming worn

  23. Pass88,821 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    487577911148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail88,821 miles (+5,023)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    289526511113
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass83,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,798 miles
    Test number
    223340410489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Fail83,798 miles (+6,071)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,798 miles
    Test number
    861439000124
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades are partly split.

  27. Pass77,727 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,727 miles
    Test number
    971674519151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade is partly split.

  28. Fail77,727 miles (+5,598)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,727 miles
    Test number
    344474119180
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade is partly split.

  29. Pass72,129 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,129 miles
    Test number
    921243018136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  30. Fail72,128 miles (+5,116)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,128 miles
    Test number
    171436008110
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass67,012 miles (+8,579)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    67,012 miles
    Test number
    893742977097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass58,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,433 miles
    Test number
    421431106187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T759 KFJ

Does T759 KFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T759 KFJ expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T759 KFJ?
The MOT on T759 KFJ expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T759 KFJ done?
T759 KFJ was recorded at 140,919 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 4,543 miles a year.
Has T759 KFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T759 KFJ has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T759 KFJ 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 T759 KFJ find?
T759 KFJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear a frame ball joint; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive from engine.

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