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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R129 VRMMOT history

R129 VRM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

R129 VRM blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2024
Mileage
155,783 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R129 VRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R129 VRM was last recorded at 155,783 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 4,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,428 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,355 miles
Average per year
4,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,783 miles
  • 2022 – 151,428 miles
  • 2021 – 144,523 miles
  • 2019 – 139,139 miles
  • 2017 – 138,697 miles
  • 2016 – 136,834 miles
  • 2015 – 132,422 miles
  • 2014 – 127,835 miles
  • 2013 – 121,196 miles
  • 2012 – 116,281 miles
  • 2011 – 110,440 miles
  • 2010 – 103,770 miles
  • 2009 – 96,078 miles
  • 2008 – 84,197 miles
  • 2007 – 80,986 miles
  • 2006 – 77,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,783 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,783 miles (+4,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    155,783 miles
    Test number
    116825241606
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,428 miles (+6,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,428 miles
    Test number
    847455646285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,523 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,523 miles
    Test number
    649520100678
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes to rear calipers corroded

  4. Fail144,513 miles (+5,374)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,513 miles
    Test number
    200132322144
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes to rear callipers corroded

  5. Pass139,139 miles (+442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,139 miles
    Test number
    570763948278
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f spherical ball joint

  6. Pass138,697 miles (+1,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,697 miles
    Test number
    298114415074
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes to rear wheels corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  7. Pass136,834 miles (+4,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    136,834 miles
    Test number
    615669417739
    • AdvisoryFront number plate detiorated
    • AdvisoryRear chassis section corroded

  8. Pass132,422 miles (+4,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    132,422 miles
    Test number
    768387085132
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass127,835 miles (+6,639)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,835 miles
    Test number
    316833294155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,196 miles (+4,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    121,196 miles
    Test number
    285811553433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass116,281 miles (+5,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,281 miles
    Test number
    286732002239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass110,440 miles (+6,670)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,440 miles
    Test number
    426626681108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    103,770 miles
    Test number
    804134580177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,770 miles (+7,692)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,770 miles
    Test number
    993234980162
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass96,078 miles (+11,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    96,078 miles
    Test number
    693205679155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass84,197 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    84,197 miles
    Test number
    660302648270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,986 miles
    Test number
    532665307203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,986 miles (+3,489)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,986 miles
    Test number
    533745307263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass77,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    77,497 miles
    Test number
    442120636206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R129 VRM

Does R129 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R129 VRM expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R129 VRM?
The MOT on R129 VRM expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R129 VRM done?
R129 VRM was recorded at 155,783 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 4,702 miles a year.
Has R129 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 VRM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on R129 VRM 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 VRM find?
R129 VRM passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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