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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,900 cc

T943 TKSMOT history

T943 TKS is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 24,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
24,374 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T943 TKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T943 TKS was last recorded at 24,374 miles on 14 May 2025, 2,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,774 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,600 miles
Average per year
1,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 24,374 miles
  • 2024 – 21,774 miles
  • 2022 – 20,471 miles
  • 2021 – 19,945 miles
  • 2019 – 18,911 miles
  • 2018 – 17,535 miles
  • 2017 – 16,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,374 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    24,374 miles
    Test number
    510418897933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail24,374 miles (+2,600)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,374 miles
    Test number
    960214768771
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOverheated on test after test finished wont start

  3. Pass21,774 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    21,774 miles
    Test number
    617375195549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    20,471 miles
    Test number
    333069616115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail20,471 miles (+526)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,471 miles
    Test number
    826387024075
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass19,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    19,945 miles
    Test number
    923717773477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail19,945 miles (+485)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,945 miles
    Test number
    979197804192
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass19,460 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    19,460 miles
    Test number
    312260564643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,911 miles (+1,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,911 miles
    Test number
    606438162774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass17,535 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    17,535 miles
    Test number
    779492531160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    16,216 miles
    Test number
    870884559046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail16,216 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,216 miles
    Test number
    698885248550
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to lack of information on year of manufacture of engine (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Questions about T943 TKS

Does T943 TKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T943 TKS expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T943 TKS?
The MOT on T943 TKS expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T943 TKS done?
T943 TKS was recorded at 24,374 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 1,102 miles a year.
Has T943 TKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T943 TKS has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T943 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 T943 TKS find?
T943 TKS passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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