Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T972 KNKMOT history
T972 KNK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,384 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 76,384 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,018 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T972 KNK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 26 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T972 KNK was last recorded at 76,384 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 75,990 miles · 15 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 394 miles
- Average per year
- 2,018 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 76,384 miles
- 2024 – 75,990 miles
- 2023 – 75,144 miles
- 2022 – 73,701 miles
- 2021 – 72,152 miles
- 2020 – 70,383 miles
- 2019 – 68,186 miles
- 2018 – 67,175 miles
- 2017 – 66,351 miles
- 2016 – 65,285 miles
- 2015 – 64,505 miles
- 2014 – 62,730 miles
- 2013 – 61,328 miles
- 2012 – 59,326 miles
- 2011 – 55,777 miles
- 2010 – 51,932 miles
- 2009 – 48,696 miles
- 2008 – 45,057 miles
- 2007 – 41,046 miles
- 2006 – 37,066 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,384 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,384 miles (+394)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 76,384 miles
- Test number
- 782489741989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,990 miles (+846)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 75,990 miles
- Test number
- 405872470746
- MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on chassis both sides
Pass75,144 miles (+1,443)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 75,144 miles
- Test number
- 728267021508
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,701 miles (+1,549)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 73,701 miles
- Test number
- 608061651852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,152 miles (+1,769)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 72,152 miles
- Test number
- 928085922234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,383 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 70,383 miles
- Test number
- 601673552115
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail70,382 miles (+2,196)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,382 miles
- Test number
- 957666163744
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass68,186 miles (+1,011)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 68,186 miles
- Test number
- 163232362367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,175 miles (+47)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 67,175 miles
- Test number
- 192343091279
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear join (7.1.2)
Fail67,128 miles (+777)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,128 miles
- Test number
- 994822387237
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center/rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)
Pass66,351 miles (+1,066)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 66,351 miles
- Test number
- 852622013058
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass65,285 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 65,285 miles
- Test number
- 980868375754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,283 miles (+778)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,283 miles
- Test number
- 573601216850
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Pass64,505 miles (+1,775)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 64,505 miles
- Test number
- 999328625010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,730 miles (+1,402)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 62,730 miles
- Test number
- 196632934067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,328 miles (+2,002)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 61,328 miles
- Test number
- 388076733069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,326 miles (+3,549)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 59,326 miles
- Test number
- 785429832037
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass55,777 miles (+3,845)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 55,777 miles
- Test number
- 189808231053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,932 miles (+3,236)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 51,932 miles
- Test number
- 182771140427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,696 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 48,696 miles
- Test number
- 770087849037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,673 miles (+3,616)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,673 miles
- Test number
- 404777149010
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass45,057 miles (+4,011)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 45,057 miles
- Test number
- 472195338053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,046 miles (+3,980)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 41,046 miles
- Test number
- 692828937071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 37,066 miles
- Test number
- 290513916091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T972 KNK
- Does T972 KNK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T972 KNK expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T972 KNK?
- The MOT on T972 KNK expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T972 KNK done?
- T972 KNK was recorded at 76,384 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 2,018 miles a year.
- Has T972 KNK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T972 KNK has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on T972 KNK 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 T972 KNK find?
- T972 KNK passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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