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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

87 RPMOT history

87 RP is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 54,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

87 RP black 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 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
54,641 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
87 RP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

87 RP was last recorded at 54,641 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,285 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,356 miles
Average per year
4,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,641 miles
  • 2025 – 53,285 miles
  • 2024 – 51,387 miles
  • 2023 – 50,673 miles
  • 2022 – 44,935 miles
  • 2021 – 38,624 miles
  • 2020 – 32,852 miles
  • 2019 – 21,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,641 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    382166191502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,641 miles (+1,356)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    421513062602
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass53,285 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,285 miles
    Test number
    292835974021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,387 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    224111061383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,673 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,673 miles
    Test number
    284954873817
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  6. Fail50,673 miles (+5,738)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,673 miles
    Test number
    773952288980
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  7. Pass44,935 miles (+6,311)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,935 miles
    Test number
    741492808641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass38,624 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,624 miles
    Test number
    430893570029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,852 miles
    Test number
    837711649468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Fail32,852 miles (+11,254)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,852 miles
    Test number
    214645612784
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  11. Pass21,598 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    21,598 miles
    Test number
    581147906782
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail21,598 miles2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,598 miles
    Test number
    649520441067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Questions about 87 RP

What vehicle is registration 87 RP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 87 RP on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jan 2016. 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 87 RP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 87 RP is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 87 RP?
The MOT on 87 RP is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 87 RP done?
87 RP was recorded at 54,641 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 4,480 miles a year.
Has 87 RP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 87 RP has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 87 RP 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 87 RP find?
87 RP passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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