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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T761 KKUMOT history

T761 KKU is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
142,033 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T761 KKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T761 KKU was last recorded at 142,033 miles on 5 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2026: 142,033 miles, lower than 142,099 miles on 6 May 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,099 miles · 6 May 2025
Average per year
2,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,033 miles
  • 2025 – 142,099 miles
  • 2024 – 141,991 miles
  • 2023 – 141,902 miles
  • 2021 – 141,773 miles
  • 2018 – 140,530 miles
  • 2017 – 137,679 miles
  • 2016 – 137,213 miles
  • 2015 – 136,356 miles
  • 2014 – 131,640 miles
  • 2013 – 125,966 miles
  • 2012 – 119,243 miles
  • 2011 – 117,887 miles
  • 2010 – 111,387 miles
  • 2009 – 106,227 miles
  • 2008 – 100,089 miles
  • 2007 – 93,458 miles
  • 2006 – 84,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,033 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,033 miles (-66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    142,033 miles
    Test number
    604659003928
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,099 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,099 miles
    Test number
    552826581680
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,991 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,991 miles
    Test number
    458514368703
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,902 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,902 miles
    Test number
    130334438520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,773 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,773 miles
    Test number
    638563036596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,733 miles (+1,203)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,733 miles
    Test number
    173331811255
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,530 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    140,530 miles
    Test number
    954651386160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,679 miles
    Test number
    306006925496
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail137,679 miles (+466)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,679 miles
    Test number
    646853949976
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass137,213 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    137,213 miles
    Test number
    602352844406
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail137,195 miles (+839)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,195 miles
    Test number
    790464683151
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass136,356 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    136,356 miles
    Test number
    295293345163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,640 miles (+5,674)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,640 miles
    Test number
    239587144438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,966 miles (+6,723)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    125,966 miles
    Test number
    689419543128
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking on side walls
    • NoteFront no plate damaged
    • NoteNearside wiper blade smearing
    • NoteOffside front rim damaged
    • NotePlay in steering system
    • NoteVarious body damage
    • NoteVarious underbody, braking and suspension components corroded

  15. Pass119,243 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    119,243 miles
    Test number
    985217242130
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail119,207 miles (+1,320)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,207 miles
    Test number
    249625342142
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass117,887 miles (+6,500)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    117,887 miles
    Test number
    566351071147
    • NoteThe nsr and osr chassis is corroded but not holed
    • NoteThe osf door mirror is craced

  18. Pass111,387 miles (+5,160)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,387 miles
    Test number
    471954770141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChassis corroded throughout

  19. Pass106,227 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    191077279117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,215 miles (+6,126)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,215 miles
    Test number
    381936779142
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight corrosion all areas of rear chassis

  21. Pass100,089 miles (+6,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,089 miles
    Test number
    661058678173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,458 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    93,458 miles
    Test number
    242939867453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,988 miles
    Test number
    461960686181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T761 KKU

Does T761 KKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T761 KKU is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T761 KKU?
The MOT on T761 KKU is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T761 KKU done?
T761 KKU was recorded at 142,033 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,874 miles a year.
Has T761 KKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T761 KKU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T761 KKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T761 KKU find?
T761 KKU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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