
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc
L26 RUTMOT history
L26 RUT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,023 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 79,023 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,113 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 RUT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 11 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 RUT was last recorded at 79,023 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,023 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,113 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 79,023 miles
- 2024 – 73,031 miles
- 2022 – 71,100 miles
- 2021 – 67,100 miles
- 2019 – 64,212 miles
- 2016 – 62,703 miles
- 2015 – 57,742 miles
- 2014 – 57,583 miles
- 2013 – 47,999 miles
- 2012 – 37,032 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,023 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 79,023 miles
- Test number
- 678806510212
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fail79,023 miles (+3,885)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,023 miles
- Test number
- 720680991378
- DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering rod arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass75,138 miles (+2,107)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 75,138 miles
- Test number
- 611037982380
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass73,031 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 73,031 miles
- Test number
- 700226591950
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,031 miles (+1,931)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,031 miles
- Test number
- 114208793834
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,100 miles (+4,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 71,100 miles
- Test number
- 681012381714
- AdvisoryFront washers frozen
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass67,100 miles (+153)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 67,100 miles
- Test number
- 956253393179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,947 miles (+2,735)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 66,947 miles
- Test number
- 175504516819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,212 miles (+1,509)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 64,212 miles
- Test number
- 919750605796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,703 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 62,703 miles
- Test number
- 102434670120
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail62,682 miles (+4,940)12 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,682 miles
- Test number
- 463060742732
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureSteering system fouling drag link fouling on steering guard (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper not parking in correct position (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear(rear) seats missing at time of test
Pass57,742 miles (+159)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 57,742 miles
- Test number
- 926888305070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,583 miles (+9,584)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 57,583 miles
- Test number
- 296353804022
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass47,999 miles (+52)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 47,999 miles
- Test number
- 536374343044
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Fail47,947 miles (+10,915)4 failures13 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,947 miles
- Test number
- 478262543056
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass37,032 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 37,032 miles
- Test number
- 378519232015
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteRear step is inscure
Questions about L26 RUT
- Does L26 RUT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L26 RUT expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L26 RUT?
- The MOT on L26 RUT expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L26 RUT done?
- L26 RUT was recorded at 79,023 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 3,113 miles a year.
- Has L26 RUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 RUT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L26 RUT 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 L26 RUT find?
- L26 RUT passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.
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