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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

D14 RYTMOT history

D14 RYT is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 210,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

D14 RYT 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 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
210,443 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D14 RYT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D14 RYT was last recorded at 210,443 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,433 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,443 miles
  • 2024 – 210,433 miles
  • 2020 – 210,433 miles
  • 2019 – 209,074 miles
  • 2018 – 203,103 miles
  • 2017 – 193,115 miles
  • 2016 – 193,030 miles
  • 2015 – 182,545 miles
  • 2014 – 180,567 miles
  • 2010 – 180,567 miles
  • 2009 – 180,567 miles
  • 2008 – 178,107 miles
  • 2007 – 165,344 miles
  • 2006 – 150,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,443 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,443 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    210,443 miles
    Test number
    623967562367
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass210,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    210,433 miles
    Test number
    659985775777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass210,433 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    210,433 miles
    Test number
    116592369109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass209,074 miles (+5,971)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    209,074 miles
    Test number
    760718491120
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass203,103 miles (+9,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    203,103 miles
    Test number
    446907510134
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass193,115 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    193,115 miles
    Test number
    651725576428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  7. Fail193,030 miles (+10,485)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,030 miles
    Test number
    732186767348
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  8. Pass182,545 miles (+1,978)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    182,545 miles
    Test number
    377307315035
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  9. Pass180,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    180,567 miles
    Test number
    845958514043
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail180,567 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,567 miles
    Test number
    155257314454
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass180,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    180,567 miles
    Test number
    762748380171
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail180,567 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,567 miles
    Test number
    881138180132
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass180,567 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    180,567 miles
    Test number
    321909259163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop missing power stearing box has slight leak

  14. Fail180,567 miles (+2,460)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,567 miles
    Test number
    890662259100
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop missing power stearing box has slight leak

  15. Fail178,107 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,107 miles
    Test number
    243543978409
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop missing

  16. Pass178,107 miles (+12,763)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    178,107 miles
    Test number
    621583578157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop missing

  17. Fail165,344 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,344 miles
    Test number
    482571847051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass165,344 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    165,344 miles
    Test number
    973061647081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail164,913 miles (+14,260)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,913 miles
    Test number
    921310437037
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass150,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    150,653 miles
    Test number
    432294416072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about D14 RYT

Does D14 RYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D14 RYT is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on D14 RYT?
The MOT on D14 RYT is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D14 RYT done?
D14 RYT was recorded at 210,443 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,919 miles a year.
Has D14 RYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D14 RYT has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on D14 RYT 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 D14 RYT find?
D14 RYT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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