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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T870 KWBMOT history

T870 KWB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 195,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2026
Mileage
195,877 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 KWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 KWB was last recorded at 195,877 miles on 22 Feb 2025, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2012: 15,748 miles, lower than 156,069 miles on 8 Sept 2011.

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
195,534 miles · 23 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
3,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,877 miles
  • 2024 – 195,534 miles
  • 2023 – 195,367 miles
  • 2021 – 194,900 miles
  • 2020 – 194,385 miles
  • 2019 – 193,943 miles
  • 2018 – 192,924 miles
  • 2017 – 191,813 miles
  • 2016 – 190,621 miles
  • 2015 – 183,521 miles
  • 2014 – 178,232 miles
  • 2013 – 170,958 miles
  • 2012 – 157,485 miles
  • 2011 – 156,069 miles
  • 2010 – 150,186 miles
  • 2009 – 145,163 miles
  • 2008 – 139,153 miles
  • 2007 – 132,156 miles
  • 2006 – 124,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,877 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,877 miles (+343)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    195,877 miles
    Test number
    101172577681
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass195,534 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    195,534 miles
    Test number
    214469513030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass195,367 miles (+467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    195,367 miles
    Test number
    763788281936
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tractor joints weeping o/s and n/s

  4. Pass194,900 miles (+515)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    194,900 miles
    Test number
    820424150158
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,385 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    194,385 miles
    Test number
    485552399563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass193,943 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    193,943 miles
    Test number
    535606822458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass192,924 miles (+1,111)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    192,924 miles
    Test number
    364635741733
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass191,813 miles (+1,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    191,813 miles
    Test number
    631859966812
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryGeneral repairs and corrosion throughout chassis

  9. Pass190,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    190,621 miles
    Test number
    238278404136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail190,621 miles (+7,100)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,621 miles
    Test number
    151949677182
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass183,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    183,521 miles
    Test number
    182018940566
    • AdvisoryOffside outriggers corroding

  12. Fail183,521 miles (+5,289)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,521 miles
    Test number
    972889565625
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside outriggers corroding

  13. Pass178,232 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    178,232 miles
    Test number
    375918564244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail178,180 miles (+7,222)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,180 miles
    Test number
    495305134213
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  15. Pass170,958 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    170,958 miles
    Test number
    925835333214
    • NoteRear cross member corroding

  16. Fail170,958 miles (+13,473)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,958 miles
    Test number
    349625923298
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting, weld cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting, weld cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

  17. Pass157,485 miles (+141,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    157,485 miles
    Test number
    495417802226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail15,748 miles (-140,321)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,748 miles
    Test number
    449035202232
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass156,069 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    156,069 miles
    Test number
    557621551256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail156,068 miles (+5,882)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,068 miles
    Test number
    587355041262
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  21. Pass150,186 miles (+5,023)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    150,186 miles
    Test number
    622651220202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear discs

  22. Pass145,163 miles (+6,010)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    145,163 miles
    Test number
    902991409265
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSome movement from steering idler

  23. Pass139,153 miles (+6,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    139,153 miles
    Test number
    833562318267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass132,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    132,156 miles
    Test number
    321911417485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail132,154 miles (+7,403)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,154 miles
    Test number
    521211017220
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  26. Pass124,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    124,751 miles
    Test number
    350264716479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T870 KWB

Does T870 KWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T870 KWB expired on 22 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T870 KWB?
The MOT on T870 KWB expired on 22 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T870 KWB done?
T870 KWB was recorded at 195,877 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2025, an average of 3,832 miles a year.
Has T870 KWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 KWB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on T870 KWB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T870 KWB find?
T870 KWB passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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