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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T940 TKSMOT history

T940 TKS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,909 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T940 TKS
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
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T940 TKS was last recorded at 84,909 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,405 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
504 miles
Average per year
1,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,909 miles
  • 2024 – 84,405 miles
  • 2023 – 84,067 miles
  • 2022 – 83,619 miles
  • 2021 – 83,109 miles
  • 2020 – 82,555 miles
  • 2019 – 81,765 miles
  • 2017 – 81,218 miles
  • 2015 – 79,982 miles
  • 2014 – 79,338 miles
  • 2013 – 78,944 miles
  • 2012 – 77,454 miles
  • 2010 – 74,903 miles
  • 2008 – 73,202 miles
  • 2007 – 71,245 miles
  • 2006 – 63,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,909 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both rear quarter stay brackets broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Play in hinges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,909 miles (+504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,909 miles
    Test number
    133814319452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass84,405 miles (+338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    740224145838
    • AdvisoryFront both front Swivel joints slight leak of grease
    • 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))

  3. Pass84,067 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    424923325569
    • AdvisoryBoth rear quarter stay brackets broken
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Play in hinges. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both swivel housings slight leak of grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Play in hinges. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail84,067 miles (+448)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    579669931289
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear quarter stay brackets broken
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Play in hinges. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both swivel housings slight leak of grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Play in hinges. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass83,619 miles (+510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,619 miles
    Test number
    821707163661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass83,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,109 miles
    Test number
    213542244896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,109 miles (+554)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,109 miles
    Test number
    535452684833
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  8. Pass82,555 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,555 miles
    Test number
    486597072347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail82,554 miles (+789)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,554 miles
    Test number
    856641548425
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bushes on tie bars (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bushes for tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,765 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,765 miles
    Test number
    291043348552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail81,763 miles (+545)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,763 miles
    Test number
    223084620618
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn mount to top of diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass81,218 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,218 miles
    Test number
    173543333736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,191 miles (+1,209)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,191 miles
    Test number
    847128866534
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Pass79,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,982 miles
    Test number
    245589945410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,982 miles (+644)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,982 miles
    Test number
    719318845187
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass79,338 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,338 miles
    Test number
    197607404170
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  17. Fail79,325 miles (+381)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,325 miles
    Test number
    629793894058
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  18. Pass78,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,944 miles
    Test number
    568958223107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,944 miles (+1,490)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,944 miles
    Test number
    657260313100
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  20. Pass77,454 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,454 miles
    Test number
    965890662001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,452 miles (+2,549)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,452 miles
    Test number
    609525852071
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass74,903 miles (+1,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,903 miles
    Test number
    702180810166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass73,202 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    100619138322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,181 miles (+1,936)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,181 miles
    Test number
    932543038302
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass71,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,245 miles
    Test number
    972392507260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,245 miles (+8,138)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,245 miles
    Test number
    721002607227
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  27. Pass63,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,107 miles
    Test number
    332029726134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,107 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,107 miles
    Test number
    311198726121
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T940 TKS

Does T940 TKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T940 TKS is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T940 TKS?
The MOT on T940 TKS is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T940 TKS done?
T940 TKS was recorded at 84,909 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 1,113 miles a year.
Has T940 TKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T940 TKS has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T940 TKS 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 T940 TKS find?
T940 TKS passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front axle swivel joint leaking; nearside front passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish, and 2 more.

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