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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T817 AKPMOT history

T817 AKP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
95,627 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T817 AKP
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
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T817 AKP was last recorded at 95,627 miles on 12 May 2026, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2008: 27,210 miles, lower than 173,862 miles on 10 May 2007.

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
94,907 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
4,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,627 miles
  • 2025 – 94,907 miles
  • 2024 – 93,650 miles
  • 2023 – 92,697 miles
  • 2022 – 91,167 miles
  • 2021 – 89,263 miles
  • 2020 – 88,314 miles
  • 2019 – 84,651 miles
  • 2018 – 81,883 miles
  • 2017 – 78,971 miles
  • 2016 – 75,439 miles
  • 2015 – 71,718 miles
  • 2014 – 69,057 miles
  • 2013 – 65,668 miles
  • 2012 – 61,226 miles
  • 2011 – 55,090 miles
  • 2010 – 46,461 miles
  • 2009 – 37,222 miles
  • 2008 – 27,210 miles
  • 2007 – 173,862 miles
  • 2006 – 8,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,627 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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,627 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,627 miles
    Test number
    346058307525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,907 miles (+1,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,907 miles
    Test number
    807622254903
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,650 miles (+953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,650 miles
    Test number
    163878912979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,697 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,697 miles
    Test number
    198194571315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,167 miles (+1,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,167 miles
    Test number
    241218498915
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass89,263 miles (+949)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,263 miles
    Test number
    292381030031
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass88,314 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    88,314 miles
    Test number
    889285667045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,651 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    695975701379
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail84,651 miles (+2,768)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    657352342519
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass81,883 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,883 miles
    Test number
    412495168369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail81,883 miles (+2,912)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,883 miles
    Test number
    661617672316
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass78,971 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,971 miles
    Test number
    924895142048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail78,971 miles (+3,532)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,971 miles
    Test number
    732011975227
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass75,439 miles (+3,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,439 miles
    Test number
    820303298973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass71,718 miles (+35)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,718 miles
    Test number
    186620415140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail71,683 miles (+2,626)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,683 miles
    Test number
    217534405432
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass69,057 miles (+3,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,057 miles
    Test number
    165151504196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass65,668 miles (+4,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,668 miles
    Test number
    787997903126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass61,226 miles (+6,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,226 miles
    Test number
    239393902121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass55,090 miles (+8,629)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,090 miles
    Test number
    775301731174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOff side rear disc slighty pitted

  21. Pass46,461 miles (+9,239)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,461 miles
    Test number
    344779410159
    • NoteNsr wheel bearing slightly noisy
    • NoteRear fog lamp lens cracked

  22. Pass37,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,222 miles
    Test number
    281927829433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,222 miles (+10,012)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,222 miles
    Test number
    200677229472
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass27,210 miles (-146,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,210 miles
    Test number
    940610138114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass173,862 miles (+164,878)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    173,862 miles
    Test number
    174920737187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail8,984 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,984 miles
    Test number
    202090336177
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

  27. Pass8,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    8,984 miles
    Test number
    291240436438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T817 AKP

Does T817 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T817 AKP is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T817 AKP?
The MOT on T817 AKP is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T817 AKP done?
T817 AKP was recorded at 95,627 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,331 miles a year.
Has T817 AKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T817 AKP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T817 AKP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T817 AKP find?
T817 AKP passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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