Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
1984 RMMOT history
1984 RM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,862 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 171,862 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,357 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 1984 RM
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
1984 RM was last recorded at 171,862 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 170,099 miles · 12 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,763 miles
- Average per year
- 7,357 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 171,862 miles
- 2024 – 170,099 miles
- 2023 – 170,099 miles
- 2022 – 166,929 miles
- 2021 – 161,424 miles
- 2020 – 149,360 miles
- 2019 – 140,264 miles
- 2018 – 128,767 miles
- 2017 – 116,622 miles
- 2016 – 105,158 miles
- 2015 – 99,214 miles
- 2014 – 90,854 miles
- 2013 – 81,271 miles
- 2012 – 70,975 miles
- 2011 – 65,063 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,862 miles
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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.
Engine has slight oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexi brake hose to the caliper
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,862 miles (+1,763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 171,862 miles
- Test number
- 652822991134
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass170,099 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 170,099 miles
- Test number
- 386540582757
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Fail170,099 miles (+3,097)5 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,099 miles
- Test number
- 367039765547
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints have slight oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into the caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside side step heavily corroded
- 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 Into the caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly distorted
- AdvisoryRear chassis has corrosion, not excessive
- AdvisoryReverse light lens damaged
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass167,002 miles1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 167,002 miles
- Test number
- 300280004890
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel tank breather hose perishing and fuel filter corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside sidestep heavily corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, transfer box and steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail167,002 miles (+73)2 dangerous3 major1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,002 miles
- Test number
- 475860919272
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired swivel has excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel tank breather hose perishing and fuel filter corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside sidestep heavily corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, transfer box and steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail166,929 miles (+5,505)2 dangerous1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,929 miles
- Test number
- 914257219019
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component likely to fail Steering ball/universal joint, on the axle has excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front steering universal joints have slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexi hose to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight oil leak
- AdvisoryTransmission has slight oil leak
Pass161,424 miles (+12,064)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 161,424 miles
- Test number
- 775428138267
- AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside front and Offside front steering universal joints have slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexi brake hose to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,360 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 149,360 miles
- Test number
- 327255111171
- AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
- AdvisoryIndicators won't self park
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside front and Offside front steering universal joints have a slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexi brake hose to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail149,360 miles (+9,096)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,360 miles
- Test number
- 627722151229
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On the tread, also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into the flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
- AdvisoryIndicators won't self park
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside front and Offside front steering universal joints have a slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexi brake hose to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass140,264 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 140,264 miles
- Test number
- 273704140619
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIndicators do not self cancel
Fail140,261 miles (+11,494)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,261 miles
- Test number
- 736598740685
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIndicators do not self cancel
Pass128,767 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 128,767 miles
- Test number
- 657373641833
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in park brake
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside/Offside front steering joints have slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail128,766 miles (+12,144)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,766 miles
- Test number
- 882487418444
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Upper bush has excessive movement (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in park brake
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside/Offside front steering joints have slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,622 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 116,622 miles
- Test number
- 234492622710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,622 miles (+11,464)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,622 miles
- Test number
- 195209064493
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass105,158 miles (+5,944)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 105,158 miles
- Test number
- 789336582032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,214 miles (+66)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 99,214 miles
- Test number
- 178765005265
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail99,148 miles (+8,294)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,148 miles
- Test number
- 395693505238
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass90,854 miles (+9,583)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 90,854 miles
- Test number
- 478987894192
- NoteSlight play in steering drop arm
- NoteSlight steering fluid leak
Pass81,271 miles (+10,296)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 81,271 miles
- Test number
- 838018593148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,975 miles (+5,912)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 70,975 miles
- Test number
- 618193762148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,063 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 65,063 miles
- Test number
- 168168751195
- NoteBoth front swivel seals started to leak
- NoteDust cover split on steering box arm ball joint
Questions about 1984 RM
- What vehicle is registration 1984 RM currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 1984 RM on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 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 1984 RM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1984 RM is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 1984 RM?
- The MOT on 1984 RM is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 1984 RM done?
- 1984 RM was recorded at 171,862 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,357 miles a year.
- Has 1984 RM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 1984 RM has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on 1984 RM 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 1984 RM find?
- 1984 RM passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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