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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,492 cc

16 RDMOT history

16 RD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

16 RD grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,819 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
16 RD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

16 RD was last recorded at 111,819 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,179 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,640 miles
Average per year
5,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,819 miles
  • 2025 – 110,179 miles
  • 2024 – 108,359 miles
  • 2023 – 106,806 miles
  • 2022 – 104,280 miles
  • 2021 – 101,092 miles
  • 2020 – 99,240 miles
  • 2019 – 97,951 miles
  • 2018 – 86,753 miles
  • 2017 – 74,145 miles
  • 2016 – 62,684 miles
  • 2015 – 50,692 miles
  • 2014 – 44,423 miles
  • 2013 – 39,202 miles
  • 2011 – 31,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,819 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 Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,819 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,819 miles
    Test number
    812576387180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,179 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,179 miles
    Test number
    926715776277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,359 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,359 miles
    Test number
    763009644771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,806 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,806 miles
    Test number
    151318930962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,280 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    315074246000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,092 miles
    Test number
    340098687160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail101,092 miles (+1,852)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,092 miles
    Test number
    386051926873
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass99,240 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,240 miles
    Test number
    362330097847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,951 miles (+11,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,951 miles
    Test number
    946515392684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  10. Pass86,753 miles (+12,608)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    548069760249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f hub
  11. Pass74,145 miles (+11,461)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,145 miles
    Test number
    731272996404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn
  12. Pass62,684 miles (+11,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,684 miles
    Test number
    115708246862
    • AdvisoryFront brakes worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre 2-3mm
  13. Pass50,692 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,692 miles
    Test number
    419338916651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,659 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,659 miles
    Test number
    457515635054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
  15. Fail48,658 miles (+4,235)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,658 miles
    Test number
    106850335452
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
  16. Pass44,423 miles (+5,221)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,423 miles
    Test number
    698811334085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,202 miles (+7,892)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,202 miles
    Test number
    997354613047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,310 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,310 miles
    Test number
    345314611248
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/s front tractor joint leaking

Questions about 16 RD

What vehicle is registration 16 RD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 16 RD on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Apr 2008. 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 16 RD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 16 RD is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 16 RD?
The MOT on 16 RD is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 16 RD done?
16 RD was recorded at 111,819 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,504 miles a year.
Has 16 RD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 16 RD has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on 16 RD 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 16 RD find?
16 RD passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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