Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc
R16 EAOMOT history
R16 EAO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 129,419 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 129,419 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,311 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 EAO
- 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
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 EAO was last recorded at 129,419 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jul 2014: 121,023 miles, lower than 129,130 miles on 29 Dec 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 127,880 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,539 miles
- Average per year
- 2,311 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,419 miles
- 2025 – 127,880 miles
- 2024 – 126,986 miles
- 2023 – 124,635 miles
- 2022 – 123,193 miles
- 2021 – 122,192 miles
- 2020 – 121,706 miles
- 2019 – 121,617 miles
- 2018 – 121,496 miles
- 2017 – 121,376 miles
- 2016 – 121,336 miles
- 2015 – 121,282 miles
- 2014 – 121,023 miles
- 2012 – 129,130 miles
- 2010 – 116,984 miles
- 2008 – 105,715 miles
- 2006 – 89,231 miles
- 2005 – 81,656 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,419 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
30 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,419 miles (+1,539)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 129,419 miles
- Test number
- 210355357704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,880 miles (+894)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 127,880 miles
- Test number
- 719100144403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,986 miles (+2,351)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 126,986 miles
- Test number
- 174711694170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,635 miles (+1,442)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 124,635 miles
- Test number
- 547913791295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,193 miles (+1,001)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 123,193 miles
- Test number
- 655362332054
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged missing cover (7.1.2 (d))
Pass122,192 miles (+23)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 122,192 miles
- Test number
- 335220003523
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four road springs . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover damaged . (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bar bush splitting at chassis end of bar . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe running along top of chassis . (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bar bush splitting at chassis end of bar . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail122,169 miles (+463)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,169 miles
- Test number
- 577350666779
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Close to towing eye . Marked with yellow chalk . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On end of steering box arm . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Towbar component excessively corroded Tow ball mounting bracket corroded . (6.1.6 (a))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis section where tow bar is mounted . Inside and outside . marked with yellow chalk . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover damaged . (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bar bush splitting at chassis end . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe running along top of chassis . (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bar bush splitting at axle end . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,706 miles (+89)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 121,706 miles
- Test number
- 537055574461
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak gear box
Pass121,617 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 121,617 miles
- Test number
- 992054144891
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail121,598 miles (+102)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,598 miles
- Test number
- 653103107260
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg end. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg end. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,496 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 121,496 miles
- Test number
- 170889199499
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail121,494 miles (+118)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,494 miles
- Test number
- 142095123252
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass121,376 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 121,376 miles
- Test number
- 439863583025
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail121,373 miles (+37)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,373 miles
- Test number
- 831800054704
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass121,336 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 121,336 miles
- Test number
- 495429885167
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail121,332 miles (+50)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,332 miles
- Test number
- 367216024456
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass121,282 miles (+50)10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 121,282 miles
- Test number
- 408421095142
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Fail121,232 miles (+209)8 failures8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,232 miles
- Test number
- 699859265199
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- 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)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leaks - diff and transfere
Pass121,023 miles (-8,107)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 121,023 miles
- Test number
- 715562194178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,130 miles (+8,265)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 129,130 miles
- Test number
- 806514862343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,865 miles (+816)7 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,865 miles
- Test number
- 719832072289
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise exhaust front pipe flexi deteriated
- NoteAdvise exhaust rear tail pipe deteriated
- NoteAdvise front offside wiper blade deteriated
- NoteAdvise rear offside bump stop missing
Pass120,049 miles (+59)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 120,049 miles
- Test number
- 157370212084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront and rear prop shaft's have play at couplings
- NoteO/s rear bump stop missing
- NoteOil leak engine
- NoteOil leak transmition
Fail119,990 miles (+3,006)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,990 miles
- Test number
- 378924702004
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront and rear prop shaft's have play at couplings
- NoteO/s rear bump stop missing
- NoteOil leak engine
- NoteOil leak transmition
Pass116,984 miles (+83)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 116,984 miles
- Test number
- 741537450307
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r suspension bump stop missing
- NoteSteering pitman arm rubber bush split
Fail116,901 miles (+3,029)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,901 miles
- Test number
- 343201050307
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r suspension bump stop missing
- NoteSteering pitman arm rubber bush split
Pass113,872 miles (+8,157)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 113,872 miles
- Test number
- 772225300008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,715 miles (+7,816)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 105,715 miles
- Test number
- 101773358306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,899 miles (+8,668)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 97,899 miles
- Test number
- 811858508057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,231 miles (+7,575)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 89,231 miles
- Test number
- 642674856369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 81,656 miles
- Test number
- 422783055442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 EAO
- Does R16 EAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 EAO is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 EAO?
- The MOT on R16 EAO is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 EAO done?
- R16 EAO was recorded at 129,419 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,311 miles a year.
- Has R16 EAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 EAO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on R16 EAO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R16 EAO find?
- R16 EAO passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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