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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T796 KCLMOT history

T796 KCL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,070 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T796 KCL
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
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T796 KCL was last recorded at 173,070 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 3,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,561 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,509 miles
Average per year
7,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,070 miles
  • 2025 – 169,561 miles
  • 2024 – 166,198 miles
  • 2023 – 165,226 miles
  • 2019 – 160,297 miles
  • 2018 – 151,204 miles
  • 2017 – 144,044 miles
  • 2016 – 136,685 miles
  • 2015 – 129,171 miles
  • 2014 – 118,615 miles
  • 2013 – 107,789 miles
  • 2012 – 95,496 miles
  • 2011 – 83,887 miles
  • 2010 – 76,282 miles
  • 2009 – 67,528 miles
  • 2008 – 58,149 miles
  • 2007 – 45,655 miles
  • 2006 – 32,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,070 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,070 miles (+3,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,070 miles
    Test number
    457558631091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,561 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    169,561 miles
    Test number
    734830483747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,198 miles (+972)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,198 miles
    Test number
    410571200158
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass165,226 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,226 miles
    Test number
    735881768090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,297 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,297 miles
    Test number
    789891953904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail160,291 miles (+9,087)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,291 miles
    Test number
    810959626525
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass151,204 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    151,204 miles
    Test number
    777936310867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail151,198 miles (+7,154)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,198 miles
    Test number
    501471826888
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel block (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drag link 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,044 miles
    Test number
    769402804097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components.

  10. Fail144,044 miles (+7,359)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,044 miles
    Test number
    128771313919
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components.

  11. Pass136,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,685 miles
    Test number
    812832694940
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.

  12. Fail136,685 miles (+7,514)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,685 miles
    Test number
    667267954468
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.

  13. Pass129,171 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    129,171 miles
    Test number
    859427165140
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail129,165 miles (+10,550)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,165 miles
    Test number
    976096765199
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass118,615 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    118,615 miles
    Test number
    125307664110
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Fail118,608 miles (+10,819)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,608 miles
    Test number
    699987764113
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass107,789 miles (+12,293)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    107,789 miles
    Test number
    469430173168
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding.

  18. Pass95,496 miles (+11,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,496 miles
    Test number
    959524962131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass83,887 miles (+7,605)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,887 miles
    Test number
    476765661192
    • NoteNear/side rear tyre cracked and perished

  20. Pass76,282 miles (+8,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,282 miles
    Test number
    244782070129
    • NoteRear tyre treads slightly perished and cracked

  21. Pass67,528 miles (+9,379)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,528 miles
    Test number
    174022799034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,149 miles (+12,494)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,149 miles
    Test number
    131599778433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,655 miles (+13,315)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,655 miles
    Test number
    414417787016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,340 miles
    Test number
    770428786085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T796 KCL

Does T796 KCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T796 KCL is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T796 KCL?
The MOT on T796 KCL is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T796 KCL done?
T796 KCL was recorded at 173,070 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,052 miles a year.
Has T796 KCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T796 KCL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T796 KCL 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 T796 KCL find?
T796 KCL passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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