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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T874 KVRMOT history

T874 KVR is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,135 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T874 KVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T874 KVR was last recorded at 161,135 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2013: 12,469 miles, lower than 120,469 miles on 11 Jun 2013.

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
157,779 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,356 miles
Average per year
4,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,135 miles
  • 2025 – 157,779 miles
  • 2024 – 155,943 miles
  • 2023 – 155,781 miles
  • 2021 – 155,469 miles
  • 2020 – 154,048 miles
  • 2019 – 150,743 miles
  • 2018 – 141,604 miles
  • 2017 – 137,584 miles
  • 2016 – 131,972 miles
  • 2015 – 127,004 miles
  • 2014 – 122,075 miles
  • 2013 – 12,469 miles
  • 2012 – 117,095 miles
  • 2011 – 110,413 miles
  • 2010 – 99,310 miles
  • 2009 – 92,323 miles
  • 2008 – 82,925 miles
  • 2007 – 74,081 miles
  • 2006 – 63,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,135 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front door corrosion above lock
  • AdvisoryDrivers door strap broken

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Handbrake lever travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Little reserve travel in handbrake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,135 miles (+3,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,135 miles
    Test number
    578762232633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door corrosion above lock
    • AdvisoryDrivers door strap broken

  2. Pass157,779 miles (+1,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,779 miles
    Test number
    211874944442
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,943 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    155,943 miles
    Test number
    929910287456
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel

  4. Fail155,942 miles (+161)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,942 miles
    Test number
    426041636855
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel

  5. Pass155,781 miles (+312)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,781 miles
    Test number
    555452838256
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass155,469 miles (+1,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,469 miles
    Test number
    648247375077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass154,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,048 miles
    Test number
    910126573134
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake

  8. Fail154,048 miles (+3,305)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,048 miles
    Test number
    556623035571
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front n/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play front n/s wheel bearing worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play front o/s wheel bearing worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake

  9. Pass150,743 miles (+9,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,743 miles
    Test number
    856331012405
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass141,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,604 miles
    Test number
    294898415530
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail141,604 miles (+4,020)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,604 miles
    Test number
    782090248097
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,584 miles (+5,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    137,584 miles
    Test number
    321341648545
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass131,972 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    131,972 miles
    Test number
    711773851976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail131,906 miles (+4,902)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,906 miles
    Test number
    439931244773
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass127,004 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    127,004 miles
    Test number
    367161005476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,075 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,075 miles
    Test number
    768112804269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail122,069 miles (+109,600)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,069 miles
    Test number
    357354584145
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass12,469 miles (-108,000)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,469 miles
    Test number
    825263063184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,469 miles (+3,374)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,469 miles
    Test number
    138422163147
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass117,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    117,095 miles
    Test number
    547327662107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,095 miles (+6,682)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,095 miles
    Test number
    459136762139
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Fail110,413 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,413 miles
    Test number
    248269851450
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass110,413 miles (+11,103)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    110,413 miles
    Test number
    858499951109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,310 miles (+6,987)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,310 miles
    Test number
    203184350406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,323 miles (+9,398)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    92,323 miles
    Test number
    491035159179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,925 miles (+8,844)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    82,925 miles
    Test number
    920830148124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,081 miles (+10,947)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,081 miles
    Test number
    370477857116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,134 miles
    Test number
    302680256185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T874 KVR

Does T874 KVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T874 KVR is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T874 KVR?
The MOT on T874 KVR is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T874 KVR done?
T874 KVR was recorded at 161,135 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,958 miles a year.
Has T874 KVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T874 KVR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T874 KVR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T874 KVR find?
T874 KVR passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front door corrosion above lock; drivers door strap broken.

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