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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R110 DEFMOT history

R110 DEF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

R110 DEF grey 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 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,502 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R110 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R110 DEF was last recorded at 121,502 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 8,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,418 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,084 miles
Average per year
3,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,502 miles
  • 2025 – 113,418 miles
  • 2023 – 108,372 miles
  • 2022 – 103,049 miles
  • 2021 – 102,259 miles
  • 2020 – 98,951 miles
  • 2014 – 92,814 miles
  • 2013 – 89,956 miles
  • 2012 – 86,869 miles
  • 2011 – 82,662 miles
  • 2010 – 78,384 miles
  • 2009 – 69,313 miles
  • 2008 – 63,350 miles
  • 2007 – 60,285 miles
  • 2006 – 52,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,502 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,502 miles (+8,084)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,502 miles
    Test number
    856143976139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,418 miles (+5,046)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,418 miles
    Test number
    304624085042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,372 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,372 miles
    Test number
    362461320300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,049 miles (+790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,049 miles
    Test number
    744512196397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,259 miles (+3,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,259 miles
    Test number
    919262597691
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,951 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,951 miles
    Test number
    674140860046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,814 miles (+2,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,814 miles
    Test number
    349517524112
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass89,956 miles (+3,087)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,956 miles
    Test number
    688774633109
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f hub seal weeping
    • NoteSlight play in panhard rod bush
    • NoteUnder body corroding

  9. Pass86,869 miles (+4,207)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,869 miles
    Test number
    299489032413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSurface corrosion to underside

  10. Pass82,662 miles (+42)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,662 miles
    Test number
    366431351194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside & body

  11. Fail82,620 miles (+4,236)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,620 miles
    Test number
    177585441178
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside & body

  12. Pass78,384 miles (+9,071)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,384 miles
    Test number
    324814830164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass69,313 miles (+5,963)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,313 miles
    Test number
    272218539429
    • NoteBoth rear suspension arm bushes perishing
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine gearbox and diffs

  14. Pass63,350 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,350 miles
    Test number
    703811158138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    352553097429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,285 miles (+7,412)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    904410397281
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged, some travel in park brake lever

  17. Pass52,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,873 miles
    Test number
    964772896271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,873 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,873 miles
    Test number
    830522596255
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about R110 DEF

Does R110 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R110 DEF is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R110 DEF?
The MOT on R110 DEF is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R110 DEF done?
R110 DEF was recorded at 121,502 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,495 miles a year.
Has R110 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R110 DEF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2011.
Has the mileage on R110 DEF 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 R110 DEF find?
R110 DEF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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