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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T941 TKSMOT history

T941 TKS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
154,856 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T941 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 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T941 TKS was last recorded at 154,856 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2024: 131,673 miles, lower than 131,699 miles on 5 Mar 2024.

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
154,850 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,856 miles
  • 2025 – 141,571 miles
  • 2024 – 131,673 miles
  • 2022 – 131,641 miles
  • 2021 – 130,385 miles
  • 2015 – 128,555 miles
  • 2014 – 125,405 miles
  • 2013 – 121,495 miles
  • 2012 – 117,776 miles
  • 2011 – 114,031 miles
  • 2010 – 108,702 miles
  • 2009 – 100,823 miles
  • 2008 – 89,255 miles
  • 2007 – 80,729 miles
  • 2006 – 69,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly. 2mm - 3mm in areas. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,856 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    154,856 miles
    Test number
    661816339931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail154,850 miles (+13,279)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,850 miles
    Test number
    861915041702
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85x16C (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85x16C (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass141,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,571 miles
    Test number
    331244964851
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,571 miles (+9,898)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,571 miles
    Test number
    475481202081
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush [ washer missing also ] (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weak (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,673 miles (-26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,673 miles
    Test number
    619478450037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly. 2mm - 3mm in areas. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail131,699 miles (+58)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,699 miles
    Test number
    720586109521
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly. 2mm - 3mm in areas. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,641 miles
    Test number
    681496707040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail131,641 miles (+1,256)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,641 miles
    Test number
    717088451041
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint on drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass130,385 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,385 miles
    Test number
    718742470789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,555 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    128,555 miles
    Test number
    288552745431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,405 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,405 miles
    Test number
    449790054156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,495 miles (+2)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    121,495 miles
    Test number
    576215753111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  13. Fail121,493 miles (+3,717)9 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,493 miles
    Test number
    328580143187
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Pass117,776 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,776 miles
    Test number
    227135242116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,031 miles (+5,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    114,031 miles
    Test number
    919856331168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  16. Pass108,702 miles (+36)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    108,702 miles
    Test number
    570587030111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteFuel cap damaged

  17. Fail108,666 miles (+7,843)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,666 miles
    Test number
    541157620144
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteFuel cap damaged

  18. Pass100,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,823 miles
    Test number
    754169319186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Fail100,823 miles (+11,568)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,823 miles
    Test number
    284118319168
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Pass89,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,255 miles
    Test number
    931396708169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,255 miles (+8,526)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,255 miles
    Test number
    821431608124
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass80,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,729 miles
    Test number
    930953427156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,729 miles (+10,873)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,729 miles
    Test number
    690291427183
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass69,856 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,856 miles
    Test number
    170255726126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,854 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,854 miles
    Test number
    654859706116
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about T941 TKS

Does T941 TKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T941 TKS is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T941 TKS?
The MOT on T941 TKS is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T941 TKS done?
T941 TKS was recorded at 154,856 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,272 miles a year.
Has T941 TKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T941 TKS has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T941 TKS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T941 TKS find?
T941 TKS passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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