
Land Rover Defender
Green · Petrol · 1984 · 3,500 cc
A14 RTVMOT history
A14 RTV is a green petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Aug 1984. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,450 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 117,450 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 418 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A14 RTV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1984
- First used
- 23 Aug 1984
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
A14 RTV was last recorded at 117,450 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 117,445 miles · 23 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 418 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 117,450 miles
- 2023 – 117,406 miles
- 2022 – 116,914 miles
- 2021 – 116,379 miles
- 2020 – 116,042 miles
- 2019 – 116,010 miles
- 2018 – 114,735 miles
- 2016 – 114,710 miles
- 2015 – 114,240 miles
- 2014 – 113,208 miles
- 2013 – 112,474 miles
- 2012 – 111,214 miles
- 2011 – 110,966 miles
- 2010 – 110,930 miles
- 2009 – 110,806 miles
- 2008 – 110,350 miles
- 2007 – 110,290 miles
- 2006 – 109,813 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside mirror has damage to glass but not restricting view
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,450 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 117,450 miles
- Test number
- 731472904357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,445 miles (+39)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,445 miles
- Test number
- 449084584787
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass117,406 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 117,406 miles
- Test number
- 792180648966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,405 miles (+491)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,405 miles
- Test number
- 128187046690
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Pass116,914 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 116,914 miles
- Test number
- 195529674411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,911 miles (+532)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,911 miles
- Test number
- 795416688255
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Pass116,379 miles (+337)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 116,379 miles
- Test number
- 156793765595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,042 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 116,042 miles
- Test number
- 363739338470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,040 miles (+30)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,040 miles
- Test number
- 275272719895
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured starter earth strap (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,010 miles (+1,275)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 116,010 miles
- Test number
- 196128668579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,735 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 114,735 miles
- Test number
- 530617925648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,710 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 114,710 miles
- Test number
- 636348215907
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail114,710 miles (+470)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,710 miles
- Test number
- 344764829977
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box end (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass114,240 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 114,240 miles
- Test number
- 273089080494
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror has damage to glass but not restricting view
Fail114,236 miles (+1,028)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,236 miles
- Test number
- 842275721592
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror has damage to glass but not restricting view
Pass113,208 miles (+734)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 113,208 miles
- Test number
- 997796164231
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass112,474 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 112,474 miles
- Test number
- 329920573211
- NoteOil leak
Fail112,474 miles (+1,260)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,474 miles
- Test number
- 368617653274
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake fluid level low
Pass111,214 miles (+248)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 111,214 miles
- Test number
- 556670912269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,966 miles (+36)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 110,966 miles
- Test number
- 375675211223
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine gearbox & rear axle leaks
Pass110,930 miles (+124)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 110,930 miles
- Test number
- 564201420200
- NoteSlight corrosion to rear brake discs
Pass110,806 miles (+456)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 110,806 miles
- Test number
- 933762529240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,350 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 110,350 miles
- Test number
- 361300718441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,290 miles (+477)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 110,290 miles
- Test number
- 102799517245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,813 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 109,813 miles
- Test number
- 331854326274
- NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Fail109,813 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,813 miles
- Test number
- 410864826285
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Questions about A14 RTV
- Does A14 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on A14 RTV expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on A14 RTV?
- The MOT on A14 RTV expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has A14 RTV done?
- A14 RTV was recorded at 117,450 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 418 miles a year.
- Has A14 RTV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A14 RTV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on A14 RTV 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 A14 RTV find?
- A14 RTV passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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