Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
L21 RUPMOT history
L21 RUP is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,794 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 168,794 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,730 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 RUP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 16 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 RUP was last recorded at 168,794 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 4,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 164,727 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,067 miles
- Average per year
- 5,730 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,794 miles
- 2024 – 164,727 miles
- 2023 – 158,425 miles
- 2022 – 149,419 miles
- 2021 – 143,020 miles
- 2020 – 137,714 miles
- 2019 – 126,265 miles
- 2018 – 119,906 miles
- 2017 – 116,473 miles
- 2015 – 111,134 miles
- 2014 – 107,403 miles
- 2013 – 100,230 miles
- 2012 – 98,122 miles
- 2011 – 89,912 miles
- 2010 – 83,700 miles
- 2009 – 82,938 miles
- 2008 – 76,081 miles
- 2007 – 66,886 miles
- 2006 – 59,719 miles
- 2005 – 53,026 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,794 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
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)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Spare tyre defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,794 miles (+4,067)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 168,794 miles
- Test number
- 264968518908
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
Pass164,727 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 164,727 miles
- Test number
- 660274430424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail164,727 miles (+6,302)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,727 miles
- Test number
- 479619463762
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass158,425 miles (+9,006)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 158,425 miles
- Test number
- 641701957143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp deteriated
Pass149,419 miles (+6,399)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 149,419 miles
- Test number
- 501457865685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,020 miles (+5,306)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 143,020 miles
- Test number
- 655333562091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,714 miles (+11,449)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 137,714 miles
- Test number
- 462150368137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass126,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 126,265 miles
- Test number
- 777829682864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,265 miles (+6,359)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,265 miles
- Test number
- 664222131816
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Pass119,906 miles (+30)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 119,906 miles
- Test number
- 687466155323
- AdvisoryFront tyres perrished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWipers
Fail119,876 miles (+3,403)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,876 miles
- Test number
- 771306266411
- FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryTyres perrished
Pass116,473 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 116,473 miles
- Test number
- 994198289081
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear tyres pressured
Fail116,473 miles (+5,339)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,473 miles
- Test number
- 485473163807
- DangerousAxle swivel joint has excessive play loose bolts (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
Pass111,134 miles (+3,731)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 111,134 miles
- Test number
- 817707978888
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass107,403 miles (+7,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 107,403 miles
- Test number
- 917407734330
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass100,230 miles (+2,108)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 100,230 miles
- Test number
- 609382333386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,122 miles (+8,210)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 98,122 miles
- Test number
- 818571432333
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteGearbox slightly oil leak ?
- NoteN/s/f diff outer bearing seal slightly oil leak
Pass89,912 miles (+6,212)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 89,912 miles
- Test number
- 547742731213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,700 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 83,700 miles
- Test number
- 524999420215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,699 miles (+761)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,699 miles
- Test number
- 591098620213
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Pass82,938 miles (+6,857)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 82,938 miles
- Test number
- 873024929383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,081 miles (+9,195)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 76,081 miles
- Test number
- 723077418319
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass66,886 miles (+7,167)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 66,886 miles
- Test number
- 552539417388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,719 miles (+6,693)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 59,719 miles
- Test number
- 771224426393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,026 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 53,026 miles
- Test number
- 153086225398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 RUP
- Does L21 RUP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 RUP is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 RUP?
- The MOT on L21 RUP is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 RUP done?
- L21 RUP was recorded at 168,794 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,730 miles a year.
- Has L21 RUP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 RUP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on L21 RUP 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 L21 RUP find?
- L21 RUP passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play front bar; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.
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