
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L91 RTUMOT history
L91 RTU is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 213,659 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 213,659 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 20 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 5,885 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L91 RTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 23 Jun 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L91 RTU was last recorded at 213,659 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 213,650 miles · 17 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 5,885 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 213,659 miles
- 2025 – 213,032 miles
- 2024 – 210,579 miles
- 2023 – 206,996 miles
- 2022 – 203,183 miles
- 2021 – 200,374 miles
- 2019 – 200,273 miles
- 2018 – 197,599 miles
- 2017 – 194,253 miles
- 2016 – 188,765 miles
- 2015 – 180,690 miles
- 2014 – 171,392 miles
- 2013 – 160,205 miles
- 2012 – 148,274 miles
- 2011 – 137,705 miles
- 2010 – 125,548 miles
- 2009 – 113,070 miles
- 2008 – 106,244 miles
- 2007 – 98,853 miles
- 2006 – 95,198 miles
- 2005 – 91,393 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns weak
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever almost at full travel
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple leak sources
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
35 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,659 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 213,659 miles
- Test number
- 215536010067
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns weak
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever almost at full travel
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail213,650 miles (+618)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,650 miles
- Test number
- 830087035774
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated face (1.1.14 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle top stabilizing joint slight play
Pass213,032 miles (+2,453)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 213,032 miles
- Test number
- 124544225078
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front stabilizing bar bush slight play
Pass210,579 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 210,579 miles
- Test number
- 211765433981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail210,578 miles (+3,582)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,578 miles
- Test number
- 825687383633
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Pass206,996 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 206,996 miles
- Test number
- 927911778089
- AdvisoryFront steering damper missing
Fail206,995 miles (+3,812)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,995 miles
- Test number
- 519582403058
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront steering damper missing
Pass203,183 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 203,183 miles
- Test number
- 658773462903
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail203,183 miles (+2,809)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,183 miles
- Test number
- 143272073735
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorPosition lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
- MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,374 miles (+101)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 200,374 miles
- Test number
- 813093967486
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail200,273 miles (+293)8 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,273 miles
- Test number
- 245471576557
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle heavily under sealed not allowing full inspection
Fail199,980 miles (+2,381)1 dangerous7 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,980 miles
- Test number
- 961491472799
- DangerousSteering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead around steering column (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive multiple leak sources (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/65R16 109H (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
Pass197,599 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 197,599 miles
- Test number
- 165805198201
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive multiple leak sources (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/65R16 109H (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A-Pillar to windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed
Fail197,599 miles (+3,346)2 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,599 miles
- Test number
- 387151882056
- DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSteering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive multiple leak sources (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/65R16 109H (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A-Pillar to windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed
Pass194,253 miles (+107)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 194,253 miles
- Test number
- 980420199257
- AdvisoryEntire underside heavily under-sealed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis, towards rear axle (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail194,146 miles (+5,381)3 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,146 miles
- Test number
- 920470586052
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryEntire underside heavily under-sealed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis, towards rear axle (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass188,765 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 188,765 miles
- Test number
- 816917055206
- AdvisoryEverything covered in underseal
Fail188,765 miles (+8,075)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,765 miles
- Test number
- 858702645980
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryEverything covered in underseal
Pass180,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 180,690 miles
- Test number
- 801321860278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,690 miles (+9,298)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,690 miles
- Test number
- 610964319094
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass171,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 171,392 miles
- Test number
- 316876464430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,392 miles (+11,187)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,392 miles
- Test number
- 937985764293
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass160,205 miles (+11,931)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 160,205 miles
- Test number
- 359711993425
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass148,274 miles (+10,569)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 148,274 miles
- Test number
- 545036682283
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass137,705 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 137,705 miles
- Test number
- 676292391247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,701 miles (+12,153)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,701 miles
- Test number
- 256047581266
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass125,548 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 125,548 miles
- Test number
- 142374290215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail125,548 miles (+12,478)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,548 miles
- Test number
- 360142890430
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass113,070 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 113,070 miles
- Test number
- 522224599202
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail113,070 miles (+6,826)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,070 miles
- Test number
- 103604199216
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureCentre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass106,244 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 106,244 miles
- Test number
- 320269488451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,225 miles (+7,372)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,225 miles
- Test number
- 253173988202
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass98,853 miles (+3,655)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 98,853 miles
- Test number
- 374019967200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,198 miles (+3,805)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 95,198 miles
- Test number
- 123882676272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 91,393 miles
- Test number
- 203220155253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L91 RTU
- Does L91 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L91 RTU is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L91 RTU?
- The MOT on L91 RTU is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L91 RTU done?
- L91 RTU was recorded at 213,659 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 5,885 miles a year.
- Has L91 RTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L91 RTU has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L91 RTU 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 L91 RTU find?
- L91 RTU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: both headlamp beam patterns weak; handbrake lever almost at full travel; oil leak, and 1 more.
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