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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

977 RUMOT history

977 RU is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

977 RU 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 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,760 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
977 RU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

977 RU was last recorded at 82,760 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2018: 65,390 miles, lower than 639,076 miles on 5 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,827 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,933 miles
Average per year
1,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,760 miles
  • 2025 – 80,827 miles
  • 2024 – 79,428 miles
  • 2023 – 76,835 miles
  • 2022 – 75,527 miles
  • 2021 – 72,953 miles
  • 2020 – 69,103 miles
  • 2019 – 67,070 miles
  • 2018 – 65,393 miles
  • 2017 – 639,076 miles
  • 2016 – 612,603 miles
  • 2015 – 597,660 miles
  • 2014 – 596,669 miles
  • 2013 – 595,262 miles
  • 2011 – 59,325 miles
  • 2009 – 57,239 miles
  • 2008 – 57,219 miles
  • 2007 – 55,995 miles
  • 2006 – 54,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,760 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,760 miles (+1,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,760 miles
    Test number
    991866590340
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,827 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,827 miles
    Test number
    579235867859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,646 miles (+1,218)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    743836562509
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,428 miles (+2,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,428 miles
    Test number
    489429373304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,835 miles (+1,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    207712552878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,527 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,527 miles
    Test number
    701703649724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,953 miles
    Test number
    896382735812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,953 miles (+3,850)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,953 miles
    Test number
    506662703148
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  9. Pass69,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,103 miles
    Test number
    939228488304
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All on vehicle! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail69,103 miles (+2,033)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,103 miles
    Test number
    887954645772
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All on vehicle! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass67,070 miles (+1,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,070 miles
    Test number
    175178361964
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose! (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose! (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass65,393 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,393 miles
    Test number
    246473822125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,390 miles (-573,686)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,390 miles
    Test number
    265815967582
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg at top mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass639,076 miles (+26,473)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    639,076 miles
    Test number
    179287876627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass612,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    612,603 miles
    Test number
    722496778592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail612,603 miles (+14,943)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    612,603 miles
    Test number
    864045248993
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass597,660 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    597,660 miles
    Test number
    126403715023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass596,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    596,669 miles
    Test number
    399580224055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail596,669 miles (+1,407)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    596,669 miles
    Test number
    925910824051
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail595,262 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    595,262 miles
    Test number
    888814313040
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass595,262 miles (+535,937)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    595,262 miles
    Test number
    926724613031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,325 miles
    Test number
    259818841266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail59,325 miles (+2,086)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,325 miles
    Test number
    849078741231
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail57,239 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,239 miles
    Test number
    230609099026
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass57,239 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,239 miles
    Test number
    273419399050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,219 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,219 miles
    Test number
    431429108129
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass57,219 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,219 miles
    Test number
    654349608168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,995 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,995 miles
    Test number
    520041977063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass54,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    942992376023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 977 RU

What vehicle is registration 977 RU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 977 RU on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2001. 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 977 RU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 977 RU is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 977 RU?
The MOT on 977 RU is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 977 RU done?
977 RU was recorded at 82,760 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 1,447 miles a year.
Has 977 RU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 977 RU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 977 RU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 977 RU find?
977 RU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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