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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

MRT 79MOT history

MRT 79 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 75,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MRT 79 black 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 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,954 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MRT 79
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MRT 79 was last recorded at 75,954 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,313 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,641 miles
Average per year
3,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,954 miles
  • 2025 – 74,313 miles
  • 2024 – 71,935 miles
  • 2023 – 67,970 miles
  • 2022 – 63,899 miles
  • 2021 – 58,217 miles
  • 2020 – 55,131 miles
  • 2019 – 51,106 miles
  • 2017 – 45,626 miles
  • 2016 – 40,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,954 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

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.

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,954 miles (+1,641)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,954 miles
    Test number
    714225957770
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

  2. Pass74,313 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,313 miles
    Test number
    782961417575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,935 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,935 miles
    Test number
    373543802926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,970 miles (+4,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,970 miles
    Test number
    111423489537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass63,899 miles (+5,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,899 miles
    Test number
    912409937383
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass58,217 miles (+3,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,217 miles
    Test number
    424694428984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass55,131 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,131 miles
    Test number
    561545967040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,113 miles (+4,007)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,113 miles
    Test number
    867678033309
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

  9. Pass51,106 miles (+5,480)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,106 miles
    Test number
    268767530206
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass45,626 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,626 miles
    Test number
    940788883281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,263 miles (+4,818)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,263 miles
    Test number
    547831023210
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass40,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,445 miles
    Test number
    331808145579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,445 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,445 miles
    Test number
    810284822148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about MRT 79

What vehicle is registration MRT 79 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MRT 79 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MRT 79 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MRT 79 is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on MRT 79?
The MOT on MRT 79 is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MRT 79 done?
MRT 79 was recorded at 75,954 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,633 miles a year.
Has MRT 79 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MRT 79 has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on MRT 79 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 MRT 79 find?
MRT 79 passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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