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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R137 RKHMOT history

R137 RKH is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 225,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

R137 RKH white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2025
Mileage
225,433 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R137 RKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

R137 RKH was last recorded at 225,433 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Sept 2009: 125,194 miles, lower than 147,879 miles on 6 Sept 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
225,425 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,433 miles
  • 2024 – 222,721 miles
  • 2020 – 217,153 miles
  • 2019 – 203,475 miles
  • 2018 – 194,297 miles
  • 2017 – 182,634 miles
  • 2016 – 164,377 miles
  • 2015 – 152,765 miles
  • 2014 – 146,533 miles
  • 2012 – 146,503 miles
  • 2011 – 141,274 miles
  • 2010 – 132,999 miles
  • 2009 – 125,194 miles
  • 2007 – 147,879 miles
  • 2006 – 104,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail225,433 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail225,433 miles (+8)2 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,433 miles
    Test number
    563734920917
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail225,425 miles (+2,704)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,425 miles
    Test number
    284859823726
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass222,721 miles (+5,568)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    222,721 miles
    Test number
    568398421297
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass217,153 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    217,153 miles
    Test number
    486792383406
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail217,124 miles (+13,649)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,124 miles
    Test number
    184994176405
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass203,475 miles (+9,178)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    203,475 miles
    Test number
    686382296233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass194,297 miles (+69)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    194,297 miles
    Test number
    292405933500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  8. Fail194,228 miles (+11,594)1 dangerous14 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,228 miles
    Test number
    856020564554
    • DangerousRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (gearbox) (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  9. Pass182,634 miles (+1,044)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    182,634 miles
    Test number
    799381538492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail181,590 miles (+17,213)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,590 miles
    Test number
    619561752163
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass164,377 miles (+11,612)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    164,377 miles
    Test number
    833766993024
    • AdvisoryCentre chassis in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass152,765 miles (+6,232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    152,765 miles
    Test number
    599008135136
    • NotePlay in osr and nsr top shock bushes , play in front steering stabiliser bush , engine oil leak, underside muddy making inspection difficult

  13. Pass146,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    146,533 miles
    Test number
    429452144140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,533 miles (+30)3 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,533 miles
    Test number
    657420244176
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass146,503 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    146,503 miles
    Test number
    739044972135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass141,274 miles (+8,275)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    141,274 miles
    Test number
    655467771255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,999 miles (+7,805)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    132,999 miles
    Test number
    542345260245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass125,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    125,194 miles
    Test number
    314051569462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,194 miles (-22,685)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,194 miles
    Test number
    143530669212
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail147,879 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,879 miles
    Test number
    461099747247
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass111,879 miles (+7,419)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    111,879 miles
    Test number
    971009447205
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass104,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    104,460 miles
    Test number
    280554846226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R137 RKH

Does R137 RKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R137 RKH expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R137 RKH?
The MOT on R137 RKH expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R137 RKH done?
R137 RKH was recorded at 225,433 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 6,365 miles a year.
Has R137 RKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R137 RKH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R137 RKH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R137 RKH find?
R137 RKH failed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 2 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; nearside headlamp aim too low adjusted, and 4 more.

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