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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T983 KVUMOT history

T983 KVU is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 188,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
188,591 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T983 KVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T983 KVU was last recorded at 188,591 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 10,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,329 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,262 miles
Average per year
6,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,591 miles
  • 2025 – 178,329 miles
  • 2024 – 168,458 miles
  • 2023 – 158,460 miles
  • 2022 – 148,843 miles
  • 2021 – 139,602 miles
  • 2020 – 137,947 miles
  • 2019 – 134,288 miles
  • 2018 – 127,850 miles
  • 2017 – 121,924 miles
  • 2016 – 114,946 miles
  • 2015 – 107,988 miles
  • 2014 – 100,362 miles
  • 2013 – 95,143 miles
  • 2012 – 89,878 miles
  • 2011 – 83,500 miles
  • 2010 – 75,893 miles
  • 2009 – 71,918 miles
  • 2008 – 68,022 miles
  • 2007 – 61,588 miles
  • 2006 – 55,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,591 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,591 miles (+10,262)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    188,591 miles
    Test number
    217630454352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,329 miles (+9,871)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    178,329 miles
    Test number
    272420950113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,458 miles (+9,998)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    168,458 miles
    Test number
    339550885406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,460 miles
    Test number
    411541019831
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail158,460 miles (+9,617)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,460 miles
    Test number
    466809408955
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass148,843 miles (+9,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    148,843 miles
    Test number
    167459963701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,602 miles (+1,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,602 miles
    Test number
    935957613499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,947 miles (+3,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,947 miles
    Test number
    367328612866
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass134,288 miles (+6,438)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,288 miles
    Test number
    631895750079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,850 miles (+5,926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,850 miles
    Test number
    634789125847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass121,924 miles (+6,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,924 miles
    Test number
    970260669216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass114,946 miles (+6,958)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    114,946 miles
    Test number
    279784684908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,988 miles (+7,626)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,988 miles
    Test number
    107875715498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass100,362 miles (+5,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,362 miles
    Test number
    385424514084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass95,143 miles (+5,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,143 miles
    Test number
    947136313043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,878 miles (+6,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,878 miles
    Test number
    185016812491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass83,500 miles (+7,607)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    83,500 miles
    Test number
    297312511061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,893 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,893 miles
    Test number
    100125910467
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass75,893 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,893 miles
    Test number
    352995710050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,918 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,918 miles
    Test number
    893785929125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,022 miles
    Test number
    780929308149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,022 miles (+6,434)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,022 miles
    Test number
    923009708150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass61,588 miles (+6,255)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,588 miles
    Test number
    970450417115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    343274816107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T983 KVU

Does T983 KVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T983 KVU is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T983 KVU?
The MOT on T983 KVU is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T983 KVU done?
T983 KVU was recorded at 188,591 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 6,568 miles a year.
Has T983 KVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T983 KVU has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T983 KVU 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 T983 KVU find?
T983 KVU passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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