Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
121 DRBMOT history
121 DRB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 118,331 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 118,331 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 121 DRB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
121 DRB was last recorded at 118,331 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Apr 2010: 54,657 miles, lower than 468,340 miles on 29 Apr 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 118,331 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,331 miles
- 2024 – 118,251 miles
- 2023 – 117,837 miles
- 2021 – 114,996 miles
- 2020 – 113,079 miles
- 2019 – 109,389 miles
- 2018 – 105,891 miles
- 2017 – 103,534 miles
- 2016 – 101,142 miles
- 2015 – 96,425 miles
- 2014 – 89,924 miles
- 2013 – 81,335 miles
- 2012 – 71,768 miles
- 2011 – 63,087 miles
- 2010 – 54,657 miles
- 2009 – 468,340 miles
- 2008 – 39,079 miles
- 2007 – 30,899 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,331 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
31 tests since 23 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,331 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 118,331 miles
- Test number
- 211051431491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail118,331 miles (+80)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,331 miles
- Test number
- 585659166403
- MajorFuel pipe insecure filler hose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass118,251 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 118,251 miles
- Test number
- 502449834627
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail118,251 miles (+414)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,251 miles
- Test number
- 782826284193
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass117,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 117,837 miles
- Test number
- 594922271395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,837 miles (+2,841)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,837 miles
- Test number
- 291049656068
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass114,996 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 114,996 miles
- Test number
- 685393219769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,994 miles (+1,915)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,994 miles
- Test number
- 355975468532
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass113,079 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 113,079 miles
- Test number
- 605541747874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,073 miles (+3,684)13 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,073 miles
- Test number
- 432382639042
- MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass109,389 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,389 miles
- Test number
- 341282921082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,387 miles (+3,496)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,387 miles
- Test number
- 794106676572
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass105,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 105,891 miles
- Test number
- 311996567717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,891 miles (+2,357)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,891 miles
- Test number
- 890245570156
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass103,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 103,534 miles
- Test number
- 912948146084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,533 miles (+2,391)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,533 miles
- Test number
- 199986091862
- FailureOffside Brake pipe leaking middle top of chassis leg (3.6.A.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass101,142 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 101,142 miles
- Test number
- 103277615501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,140 miles (+4,715)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,140 miles
- Test number
- 931902804824
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass96,425 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 96,425 miles
- Test number
- 436131785176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,417 miles (+6,493)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,417 miles
- Test number
- 675436375121
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass89,924 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 89,924 miles
- Test number
- 687800444155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,917 miles (+8,582)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,917 miles
- Test number
- 999749034141
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass81,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 81,335 miles
- Test number
- 757442023183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,335 miles (+9,567)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,335 miles
- Test number
- 277830123142
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass71,768 miles (+8,681)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 71,768 miles
- Test number
- 838548912116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,087 miles (+8,430)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 63,087 miles
- Test number
- 497008311157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 54,657 miles
- Test number
- 380950720134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,657 miles (-413,683)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,657 miles
- Test number
- 373489110187
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass468,340 miles (+429,261)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 468,340 miles
- Test number
- 910369719186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,079 miles (+8,180)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 39,079 miles
- Test number
- 361745618148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,899 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 30,899 miles
- Test number
- 241173717104
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 121 DRB
- What vehicle is registration 121 DRB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 121 DRB on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 121 DRB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 121 DRB expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 121 DRB?
- The MOT on 121 DRB expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 121 DRB done?
- 121 DRB was recorded at 118,331 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 4,866 miles a year.
- Has 121 DRB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 121 DRB has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on 121 DRB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 121 DRB find?
- 121 DRB passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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