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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

R16 LROMOT history

R16 LRO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

R16 LRO black 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,915 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 LRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 LRO was last recorded at 83,915 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2023: 58,315 miles, lower than 175,799 miles on 1 Nov 2022.

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
83,911 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,915 miles
  • 2025 – 76,497 miles
  • 2024 – 60,648 miles
  • 2023 – 58,315 miles
  • 2022 – 175,799 miles
  • 2021 – 169,492 miles
  • 2019 – 165,544 miles
  • 2018 – 160,727 miles
  • 2017 – 153,768 miles
  • 2016 – 148,948 miles
  • 2015 – 145,192 miles
  • 2014 – 140,230 miles
  • 2013 – 133,210 miles
  • 2012 – 124,192 miles
  • 2011 – 110,929 miles
  • 2010 – 94,369 miles
  • 2009 – 76,637 miles
  • 2008 – 67,968 miles
  • 2007 – 59,276 miles
  • 2006 – 50,982 miles
  • 2005 – 42,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,915 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront steering damper leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,915 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,915 miles
    Test number
    329367482660
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail83,911 miles (+7,414)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,911 miles
    Test number
    814117913650
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass76,497 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,497 miles
    Test number
    615367828864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,495 miles (+15,847)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,495 miles
    Test number
    496294417121
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass60,648 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,648 miles
    Test number
    524336485426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,315 miles (-117,484)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,315 miles
    Test number
    752508685295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass175,799 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    175,799 miles
    Test number
    469352854617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,492 miles (+3,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    169,492 miles
    Test number
    608208051578
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass165,544 miles (+4,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    165,544 miles
    Test number
    942608495289
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass160,727 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    160,727 miles
    Test number
    525557155648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass153,768 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    153,768 miles
    Test number
    878195156103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,948 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    148,948 miles
    Test number
    954235708920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,192 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    145,192 miles
    Test number
    771374267149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,230 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    140,230 miles
    Test number
    836674714305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,210 miles (+9,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    133,210 miles
    Test number
    428698903429
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass124,192 miles (+13,263)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    124,192 miles
    Test number
    227618002374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,929 miles (+16,560)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    110,929 miles
    Test number
    299739091225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,369 miles
    Test number
    383193690415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,369 miles (+17,732)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,369 miles
    Test number
    133592490299
    • FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass76,637 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    573482189207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail76,637 miles (+8,669)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    804422289207
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass67,968 miles (+8,692)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    942305998221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,276 miles (+8,294)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,276 miles
    Test number
    771825397281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,982 miles (+8,291)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    312531696255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    42,691 miles
    Test number
    272053295221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 LRO

Does R16 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 LRO is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 LRO?
The MOT on R16 LRO is valid until 2 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 LRO done?
R16 LRO was recorded at 83,915 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,976 miles a year.
Has R16 LRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 LRO has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 LRO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R16 LRO find?
R16 LRO passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front steering damper leaking; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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