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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T90 KCSMOT history

T90 KCS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,861 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T90 KCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T90 KCS was last recorded at 113,861 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,861 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,861 miles
  • 2025 – 113,754 miles
  • 2024 – 113,557 miles
  • 2023 – 113,393 miles
  • 2022 – 112,926 miles
  • 2018 – 99,935 miles
  • 2017 – 95,019 miles
  • 2016 – 94,792 miles
  • 2015 – 91,556 miles
  • 2014 – 89,809 miles
  • 2013 – 89,489 miles
  • 2012 – 87,005 miles
  • 2011 – 84,928 miles
  • 2010 – 79,977 miles
  • 2008 – 79,319 miles
  • 2006 – 71,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,861 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres , tread perished, tyres are 11 years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,861 miles
    Test number
    442776858742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail113,861 miles (+107)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,861 miles
    Test number
    715255610466
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,754 miles (+197)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,754 miles
    Test number
    250690503741
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass113,557 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,557 miles
    Test number
    835339543278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail113,553 miles (+160)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,553 miles
    Test number
    725592717803
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass113,393 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,393 miles
    Test number
    450143064920
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres , tread perished, tyres are 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is 21 years old, n/s/f tyre is 13 years old
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

  7. Fail113,390 miles (+464)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,390 miles
    Test number
    480421025497
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret corroded,, shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres , tread perished, tyres are 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is 21 years old, n/s/f tyre is 13 years old
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

  8. Pass112,926 miles (+12,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,926 miles
    Test number
    280503032768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm and gaiter perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,935 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,935 miles
    Test number
    918146520017
    • AdvisoryNearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Fail99,916 miles (+4,897)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,916 miles
    Test number
    323158796158
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  11. Pass95,019 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,019 miles
    Test number
    886406647717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,792 miles
    Test number
    826365788735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,792 miles (+3,236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,792 miles
    Test number
    497118285007
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function turret (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass91,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,556 miles
    Test number
    548551395054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,556 miles (+1,747)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,556 miles
    Test number
    167422385008
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass89,809 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,809 miles
    Test number
    208788074095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,489 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,489 miles
    Test number
    689207363008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,005 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,005 miles
    Test number
    135812212056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    248881811018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,928 miles (+4,951)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    305261411027
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass79,977 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,977 miles
    Test number
    181456600443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    942119718174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,319 miles (+7,660)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    523434318191
    • FailureFront Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRear Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  24. Pass71,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    831916726232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T90 KCS

Does T90 KCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T90 KCS is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T90 KCS?
The MOT on T90 KCS is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T90 KCS done?
T90 KCS was recorded at 113,861 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,093 miles a year.
Has T90 KCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T90 KCS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T90 KCS 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 T90 KCS find?
T90 KCS passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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