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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

R16 DSVMOT history

R16 DSV is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 61,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

R16 DSV 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 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,660 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DSV was last recorded at 61,660 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 2,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,418 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,242 miles
Average per year
2,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,660 miles
  • 2025 – 59,418 miles
  • 2024 – 57,871 miles
  • 2022 – 56,330 miles
  • 2021 – 54,411 miles
  • 2020 – 53,163 miles
  • 2019 – 52,654 miles
  • 2018 – 51,633 miles
  • 2017 – 47,675 miles
  • 2015 – 47,138 miles
  • 2014 – 41,349 miles
  • 2013 – 36,148 miles
  • 2012 – 33,379 miles
  • 2011 – 26,906 miles
  • 2010 – 20,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,660 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rearmost

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,660 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    61,660 miles
    Test number
    359166926717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,418 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    59,418 miles
    Test number
    318033833310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,871 miles (+1,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,871 miles
    Test number
    666414569214
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,330 miles (+1,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    110760072729
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,411 miles (+1,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,411 miles
    Test number
    587111859027
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rearmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of possible leak at offside of fuel tank
    • AdvisorySlight leak at nearside front hub seal

  6. Pass53,163 miles (+509)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    474191704979
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rearmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight leak at offside front hub seal

  7. Pass52,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,654 miles
    Test number
    903733022892
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail52,654 miles (+1,021)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,654 miles
    Test number
    550534609032
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass51,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,633 miles
    Test number
    214116127483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,633 miles (+3,958)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,633 miles
    Test number
    568919626457
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass47,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,675 miles
    Test number
    454938689365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,675 miles (+537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,675 miles
    Test number
    605409941910
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass47,138 miles (+5,789)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,138 miles
    Test number
    768588395144
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNo reverse light

  14. Pass41,349 miles (+5,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,349 miles
    Test number
    365965804466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass36,148 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,148 miles
    Test number
    416499993172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,379 miles (+6,473)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,379 miles
    Test number
    337932302402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass26,906 miles (+6,878)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,906 miles
    Test number
    525045881143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,028 miles
    Test number
    994597180169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 DSV

Does R16 DSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DSV is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 DSV?
The MOT on R16 DSV is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 DSV done?
R16 DSV was recorded at 61,660 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,672 miles a year.
Has R16 DSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DSV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on R16 DSV 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 R16 DSV find?
R16 DSV passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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