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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc

T888 KYOMOT history

T888 KYO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,133 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 KYO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 KYO was last recorded at 130,133 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 2,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,818 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,315 miles
Average per year
5,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,133 miles
  • 2025 – 127,818 miles
  • 2024 – 121,298 miles
  • 2023 – 106,016 miles
  • 2022 – 99,872 miles
  • 2021 – 95,146 miles
  • 2020 – 87,258 miles
  • 2019 – 81,947 miles
  • 2018 – 73,428 miles
  • 2017 – 70,707 miles
  • 2016 – 68,530 miles
  • 2015 – 65,583 miles
  • 2014 – 61,476 miles
  • 2013 – 53,429 miles
  • 2012 – 51,324 miles
  • 2011 – 48,263 miles
  • 2010 – 43,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,133 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,133 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,133 miles
    Test number
    479185829931
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,133 miles (+2,315)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,133 miles
    Test number
    842822346696
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,818 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,818 miles
    Test number
    679168597341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,692 miles (+6,394)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,692 miles
    Test number
    483111947125
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass121,298 miles (+15,282)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,298 miles
    Test number
    121952995744
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,016 miles (+6,144)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,016 miles
    Test number
    234503375491
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass99,872 miles (+4,726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,872 miles
    Test number
    356374018799
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,146 miles (+7,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,146 miles
    Test number
    976778319814
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint slight leak

  9. Pass87,258 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,258 miles
    Test number
    291000038155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,947 miles (+8,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,947 miles
    Test number
    652754492503
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

  11. Pass73,428 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    242883068506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,707 miles (+2,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,707 miles
    Test number
    264893191852
    • AdvisoryDeep cuts in rear tyres
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s/f hub unit leaking oil

  13. Pass68,530 miles1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,530 miles
    Test number
    558981728456
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted restricting view.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather pipe split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub seal leaking oil.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail68,529 miles (+2,946)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,529 miles
    Test number
    951184258322
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted restricting view.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather pipe split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub seal leaking oil.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail65,583 miles2 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,583 miles
    Test number
    118761165190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteO/s/f hub damp
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteWipers poor

  16. Pass65,583 miles (+4,107)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,583 miles
    Test number
    305661665170
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteO/s/f hub damp
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteWipers poor

  17. Pass61,476 miles (+8,047)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,476 miles
    Test number
    228351644168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteO/s/f sphere seal leaking

  18. Pass53,429 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,429 miles
    Test number
    978808043195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,324 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,324 miles
    Test number
    586628252138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,263 miles
    Test number
    356670811115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,261 miles (+4,546)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,261 miles
    Test number
    585720411182
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass43,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,715 miles
    Test number
    871199630109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 KYO

Does T888 KYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 KYO is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 KYO?
The MOT on T888 KYO is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 KYO done?
T888 KYO was recorded at 130,133 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 5,319 miles a year.
Has T888 KYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 KYO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T888 KYO 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 T888 KYO find?
T888 KYO passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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