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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.

L26 RUT blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass79,023 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. Pass67,100 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,100 miles
    Test number
    956253393179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,947 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,947 miles
    Test number
    175504516819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,212 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,212 miles
    Test number
    919750605796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. Pass57,742 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,742 miles
    Test number
    926888305070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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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