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Land Rover Range Rover

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,554 cc

T981 KGNMOT history

T981 KGN is a blue petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 6 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2023
Mileage
149,525 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 KGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,554 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
17 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T981 KGN was last recorded at 149,525 miles on 17 May 2023, 2,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,622 miles · 19 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,903 miles
Average per year
5,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,525 miles
  • 2022 – 146,622 miles
  • 2021 – 143,581 miles
  • 2020 – 141,126 miles
  • 2019 – 139,951 miles
  • 2018 – 138,261 miles
  • 2017 – 136,423 miles
  • 2016 – 134,182 miles
  • 2015 – 132,939 miles
  • 2014 – 127,765 miles
  • 2013 – 126,343 miles
  • 2012 – 117,310 miles
  • 2011 – 105,746 miles
  • 2010 – 97,686 miles
  • 2009 – 84,660 miles
  • 2008 – 68,604 miles
  • 2007 – 53,170 miles
  • 2005 – 45,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,525 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,525 miles (+2,903)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,525 miles
    Test number
    283116153116
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    146,622 miles
    Test number
    426827225642
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,622 miles (+3,041)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,622 miles
    Test number
    123827024481
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,581 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    143,581 miles
    Test number
    623149360837
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail143,571 miles (+2,445)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,571 miles
    Test number
    811052620465
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,126 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    141,126 miles
    Test number
    268630391619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,951 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,951 miles
    Test number
    873926019470
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail139,950 miles (+1,689)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,950 miles
    Test number
    844043585076
    • MajorEmissions not tested Excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass138,261 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,261 miles
    Test number
    191694393346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,234 miles (+1,811)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,234 miles
    Test number
    588761413430
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass136,423 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    136,423 miles
    Test number
    149100619443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,396 miles (+2,214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,396 miles
    Test number
    307872410497
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass134,182 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,182 miles
    Test number
    824668146171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,939 miles (+5,174)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    132,939 miles
    Test number
    536537395062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner edges

  15. Pass127,765 miles (+1,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,765 miles
    Test number
    635968414107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass126,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    126,343 miles
    Test number
    686915413191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,340 miles (+9,030)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,340 miles
    Test number
    148365713129
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass117,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    117,310 miles
    Test number
    258615812192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,308 miles (+11,562)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,308 miles
    Test number
    319885612199
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAux belt cracking

  20. Pass105,746 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,746 miles
    Test number
    679971511187
    • NotePark brake has traces of oil on drum further investigation recomended

  21. Fail105,746 miles (+8,060)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,746 miles
    Test number
    205781311422
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NotePark brake has traces of oil on drum further investigation recomended

  22. Pass97,686 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    97,686 miles
    Test number
    880330110110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,360 miles (+12,700)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,360 miles
    Test number
    911596800182
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass84,660 miles (+16,056)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,660 miles
    Test number
    542060129148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,604 miles
    Test number
    154811288099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail68,604 miles (+15,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,604 miles
    Test number
    640460588010
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  27. Pass53,170 miles (+7,253)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,170 miles
    Test number
    332418277074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    45,917 miles
    Test number
    282457305323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 KGN

Does T981 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 KGN expired on 2 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 KGN?
The MOT on T981 KGN expired on 2 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 KGN done?
T981 KGN was recorded at 149,525 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2023, an average of 5,909 miles a year.
Has T981 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 KGN has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T981 KGN 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 T981 KGN find?
T981 KGN failed its latest MOT on 17 May 2023 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 1 more.

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