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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T861 KCLMOT history

T861 KCL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 197,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
197,910 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T861 KCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T861 KCL was last recorded at 197,910 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,219 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
691 miles
Average per year
5,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,910 miles
  • 2025 – 197,219 miles
  • 2024 – 195,526 miles
  • 2023 – 194,011 miles
  • 2022 – 192,036 miles
  • 2021 – 190,529 miles
  • 2020 – 188,744 miles
  • 2019 – 187,021 miles
  • 2018 – 185,013 miles
  • 2017 – 180,007 miles
  • 2016 – 173,080 miles
  • 2015 – 162,964 miles
  • 2014 – 152,950 miles
  • 2013 – 144,345 miles
  • 2012 – 135,944 miles
  • 2011 – 126,857 miles
  • 2010 – 118,352 miles
  • 2009 – 116,213 miles
  • 2008 – 107,154 miles
  • 2007 – 101,342 miles
  • 2006 – 91,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,910 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,910 miles (+691)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    197,910 miles
    Test number
    315186274915
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass197,219 miles (+1,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    197,219 miles
    Test number
    989046604994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop loose

  3. Pass195,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    195,526 miles
    Test number
    300057690255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail195,526 miles (+1,515)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,526 miles
    Test number
    250878607405
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,011 miles (+1,975)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    194,011 miles
    Test number
    304744914237
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass192,036 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    192,036 miles
    Test number
    135615126790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass190,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    190,529 miles
    Test number
    716636435771
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail190,529 miles (+1,785)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,529 miles
    Test number
    548589889187
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass188,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    188,744 miles
    Test number
    607878541970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail188,744 miles (+1,723)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,744 miles
    Test number
    963345680947
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass187,021 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    187,021 miles
    Test number
    493461208108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass185,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    185,013 miles
    Test number
    936439795193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail185,013 miles (+5,006)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,013 miles
    Test number
    205882754634
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced interior kick panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass180,007 miles (+6,927)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    180,007 miles
    Test number
    488327591263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass173,080 miles (+10,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    173,080 miles
    Test number
    866574150530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides: advise to replace (2.7.4)

  16. Pass162,964 miles (+10,014)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    162,964 miles
    Test number
    896821573209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass152,950 miles (+8,605)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    152,950 miles
    Test number
    228493594206
    • NoteNsf hub slight oil leak
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass144,345 miles (+8,401)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    144,345 miles
    Test number
    978771983249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteN/s/f swivel weaping
    • NoteN/s/r cheque strap loose
    • NoteO/s/r cheque strap loose

  19. Pass135,944 miles (+9,087)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    135,944 miles
    Test number
    517291592221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass126,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    126,857 miles
    Test number
    746564191274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail126,857 miles (+8,505)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,857 miles
    Test number
    216894391261
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass118,352 miles (+2,139)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,352 miles
    Test number
    513294090278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass116,213 miles (+9,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    116,213 miles
    Test number
    344309399295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass107,154 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    107,154 miles
    Test number
    250786318178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass101,342 miles (+9,717)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    101,342 miles
    Test number
    403847217194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,625 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    91,625 miles
    Test number
    790907616191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail91,619 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,619 miles
    Test number
    883580816117
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T861 KCL

Does T861 KCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T861 KCL is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T861 KCL?
The MOT on T861 KCL is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T861 KCL done?
T861 KCL was recorded at 197,910 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,256 miles a year.
Has T861 KCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T861 KCL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T861 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 T861 KCL find?
T861 KCL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease.

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