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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T871 KCLMOT history

T871 KCL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 225,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
225,539 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T871 KCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T871 KCL was last recorded at 225,539 miles on 24 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2025: 225,539 miles, lower than 225,540 miles on 10 Jun 2024.

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
225,540 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Average per year
5,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,539 miles
  • 2024 – 225,540 miles
  • 2022 – 223,075 miles
  • 2021 – 218,495 miles
  • 2020 – 218,143 miles
  • 2018 – 217,501 miles
  • 2017 – 217,457 miles
  • 2015 – 212,698 miles
  • 2014 – 200,955 miles
  • 2013 – 189,859 miles
  • 2012 – 177,705 miles
  • 2011 – 165,002 miles
  • 2010 – 154,898 miles
  • 2009 – 143,159 miles
  • 2008 – 132,683 miles
  • 2007 – 123,561 miles
  • 2006 – 117,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,539 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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,539 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    225,539 miles
    Test number
    724856905587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass225,540 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    225,540 miles
    Test number
    759060744644
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail225,539 miles (+2,464)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,539 miles
    Test number
    278613530740
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass223,075 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    223,075 miles
    Test number
    701500907481
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail223,075 miles (+338)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,075 miles
    Test number
    889480644883
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 1,hole in arch 2,hole in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass222,737 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    222,737 miles
    Test number
    998606074092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass218,495 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    218,495 miles
    Test number
    792548899261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass218,143 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    218,143 miles
    Test number
    125363454768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass217,501 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    217,501 miles
    Test number
    413871129419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose mount corroded from front to rear brake pipe.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate lamp dim

  10. Fail217,497 miles (+40)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,497 miles
    Test number
    867183849420
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose mount corroded from front to rear brake pipe.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate lamp dim

  11. Pass217,457 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    217,457 miles
    Test number
    846201970227
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Fail217,443 miles (+4,745)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,443 miles
    Test number
    689569935545
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass212,698 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    212,698 miles
    Test number
    865048105250
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail212,696 miles (+11,741)5 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,696 miles
    Test number
    459688605249
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass200,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    200,955 miles
    Test number
    446849104208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Fail200,950 miles (+11,091)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,950 miles
    Test number
    345699704452
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass189,859 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    189,859 miles
    Test number
    888720023219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail189,853 miles (+12,148)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,853 miles
    Test number
    388147213465
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass177,705 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    177,705 miles
    Test number
    656284512241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail177,703 miles (+12,701)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,703 miles
    Test number
    599713212267
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass165,002 miles (+10,104)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    165,002 miles
    Test number
    439429821235
    • NoteRear brake discs lightly corroded
    • NoteSlight noise from offside front wheel bearing

  22. Pass154,898 miles (+11,739)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    154,898 miles
    Test number
    564587330294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass143,159 miles (+10,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    143,159 miles
    Test number
    120977559207
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass132,683 miles (+9,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    132,683 miles
    Test number
    802073468271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)

  25. Pass123,561 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    322820377233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass117,147 miles (+6,012)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    117,147 miles
    Test number
    854462286285
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  27. Pass111,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    111,135 miles
    Test number
    394825696004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail111,135 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,135 miles
    Test number
    923433896085
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)

Questions about T871 KCL

Does T871 KCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T871 KCL is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T871 KCL?
The MOT on T871 KCL is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T871 KCL done?
T871 KCL was recorded at 225,539 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
Has T871 KCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T871 KCL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T871 KCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T871 KCL find?
T871 KCL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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