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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc

R129 RSAMOT history

R129 RSA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 177,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

R129 RSA blue 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 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
177,809 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R129 RSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R129 RSA was last recorded at 177,809 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,803 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,809 miles
  • 2025 – 175,043 miles
  • 2024 – 174,151 miles
  • 2023 – 171,810 miles
  • 2022 – 170,767 miles
  • 2021 – 169,572 miles
  • 2019 – 168,316 miles
  • 2018 – 166,157 miles
  • 2017 – 163,045 miles
  • 2016 – 159,684 miles
  • 2014 – 159,083 miles
  • 2013 – 154,634 miles
  • 2012 – 137,630 miles
  • 2011 – 126,154 miles
  • 2010 – 115,077 miles
  • 2009 – 106,026 miles
  • 2008 – 98,482 miles
  • 2007 – 81,503 miles
  • 2006 – 63,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,809 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySpare wheel is missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

35 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    177,809 miles
    Test number
    920461262046
    • AdvisorySpare wheel is missing

  2. Fail177,809 miles (+6)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,809 miles
    Test number
    677427074482
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel is missing

  3. Fail177,803 miles (+2,760)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,803 miles
    Test number
    392633183086
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel is missing

  4. Pass175,043 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    175,043 miles
    Test number
    925691632276
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail175,027 miles (+13)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,027 miles
    Test number
    954196636757
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouling suspension component when steering is on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail175,014 miles (+863)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,014 miles
    Test number
    793063391582
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass174,151 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    174,151 miles
    Test number
    616652686556
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail174,132 miles (+2,322)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,132 miles
    Test number
    941167486770
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass171,810 miles (+1,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,810 miles
    Test number
    705856064311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass170,767 miles (+1,195)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,767 miles
    Test number
    972667529515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Wheel arch trim loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. Pass169,572 miles (+1,256)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,572 miles
    Test number
    396406889014
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reading only just met the requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Pass168,316 miles (+2,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,316 miles
    Test number
    507371491717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass166,157 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    166,157 miles
    Test number
    884232651975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass163,045 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    163,045 miles
    Test number
    338283801819
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak Rear diff/propshaft

  15. Fail163,025 miles (+3,341)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,025 miles
    Test number
    858211362060
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Pump to steering box pipe (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak Rear diff/propshaft

  16. Pass159,684 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    159,684 miles
    Test number
    729265459683
    • AdvisoryRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail159,680 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,680 miles
    Test number
    959656906993
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR damper top mounting area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR chassis badly corroded at anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOSR suspension bumpstop missing
    • AdvisoryRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass159,680 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    159,680 miles
    Test number
    684037842149
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Fail159,680 miles (+597)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,680 miles
    Test number
    629825944492
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  20. Pass159,083 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    159,083 miles
    Test number
    926942054328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail159,083 miles (+4,449)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,083 miles
    Test number
    792163661667
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass154,634 miles (+5,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    154,634 miles
    Test number
    999465543385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail149,019 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,019 miles
    Test number
    128694803087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  24. Pass149,019 miles (+11,389)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    149,019 miles
    Test number
    916574403029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass137,630 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    137,630 miles
    Test number
    419229402012
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop missing

  26. Fail137,628 miles (+11,474)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,628 miles
    Test number
    648479302029
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop missing

  27. Pass126,154 miles (+11,077)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    126,154 miles
    Test number
    568511011020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass115,077 miles (+9,051)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    115,077 miles
    Test number
    833826830069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass106,026 miles (+7,544)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,026 miles
    Test number
    691540049008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass98,482 miles (+332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    112434038178
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  31. Fail98,150 miles (+16,647)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,150 miles
    Test number
    510717128118
    • DangerousCentre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  32. Pass81,503 miles (+257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    81,503 miles
    Test number
    822706337129
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  33. Fail81,246 miles (+17,364)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,246 miles
    Test number
    140444617102
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  34. Pass63,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    590618816178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail63,882 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    733858216168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Questions about R129 RSA

Does R129 RSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R129 RSA is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R129 RSA?
The MOT on R129 RSA is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R129 RSA done?
R129 RSA was recorded at 177,809 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,640 miles a year.
Has R129 RSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 RSA has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R129 RSA 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 R129 RSA find?
R129 RSA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: spare wheel is missing.

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