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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T936 KPWMOT history

T936 KPW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 216,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
216,934 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T936 KPW
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
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T936 KPW was last recorded at 216,934 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 19,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2015: 112,257 miles, lower than 115,296 miles on 14 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,774 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
19,160 miles
Average per year
7,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 216,934 miles
  • 2024 – 197,774 miles
  • 2023 – 177,690 miles
  • 2022 – 160,831 miles
  • 2021 – 145,167 miles
  • 2020 – 139,931 miles
  • 2019 – 139,761 miles
  • 2018 – 138,727 miles
  • 2017 – 133,369 miles
  • 2016 – 128,004 miles
  • 2015 – 122,579 miles
  • 2014 – 115,296 miles
  • 2013 – 108,510 miles
  • 2012 – 106,518 miles
  • 2011 – 104,603 miles
  • 2010 – 101,765 miles
  • 2009 – 98,006 miles
  • 2008 – 86,296 miles
  • 2007 – 76,961 miles
  • 2006 – 70,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,934 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column joint slight play
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rear axle (2.1.3 (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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,934 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    216,934 miles
    Test number
    409322533340
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column joint slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rear axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail216,934 miles (+19,160)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,934 miles
    Test number
    287901210343
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column joint slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rear axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass197,774 miles (+20,084)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    197,774 miles
    Test number
    325077878795
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play above axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass177,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    177,690 miles
    Test number
    946774463037
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail177,690 miles (+16,859)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,690 miles
    Test number
    232013421055
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,831 miles (+15,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,831 miles
    Test number
    141103325983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,167 miles
    Test number
    747563993441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail145,167 miles (+5,236)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,167 miles
    Test number
    134729100636
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass139,931 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,931 miles
    Test number
    417480632638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail139,931 miles (+170)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,931 miles
    Test number
    786159516312
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass139,761 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,761 miles
    Test number
    285207368908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,751 miles (+1,024)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,751 miles
    Test number
    197196457788
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil seal leaking no oil on brake disc

  13. Pass138,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,727 miles
    Test number
    131742160245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,727 miles (+5,358)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,727 miles
    Test number
    290757157005
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass133,369 miles (+5,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,369 miles
    Test number
    523153606496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass128,004 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,004 miles
    Test number
    538701972442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail127,998 miles (+5,419)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,998 miles
    Test number
    779323777738
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass122,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    122,579 miles
    Test number
    266623135424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,257 miles (-3,039)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,257 miles
    Test number
    149823035188
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre walls poor con
    • NotePlay in steering socker

  20. Pass115,296 miles (+242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,296 miles
    Test number
    406184034183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail115,054 miles (+6,544)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,054 miles
    Test number
    435328324192
    • DangerousLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass108,510 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,510 miles
    Test number
    766552923117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass106,518 miles (+1,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    106,518 miles
    Test number
    439321422165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass104,603 miles (+2,838)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    104,603 miles
    Test number
    826306321113
    • NoteFree play in steering
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front wheel bearing

  25. Pass101,765 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    101,765 miles
    Test number
    242249210424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass98,006 miles (+11,710)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    98,006 miles
    Test number
    923640829188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass86,296 miles (+9,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    86,296 miles
    Test number
    350470038109
    • AdvisoryLower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  28. Pass76,961 miles (+6,589)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    76,961 miles
    Test number
    393443927181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,372 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    70,372 miles
    Test number
    134068136192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail70,369 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,369 miles
    Test number
    391956236141
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T936 KPW

Does T936 KPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T936 KPW is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T936 KPW?
The MOT on T936 KPW is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T936 KPW done?
T936 KPW was recorded at 216,934 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,509 miles a year.
Has T936 KPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T936 KPW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T936 KPW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T936 KPW find?
T936 KPW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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