Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
R16 MCPMOT history
R16 MCP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,234 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 113,234 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,302 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 MCP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 MCP was last recorded at 113,234 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,462 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,772 miles
- Average per year
- 4,302 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,234 miles
- 2025 – 111,462 miles
- 2024 – 109,361 miles
- 2023 – 107,249 miles
- 2022 – 105,643 miles
- 2021 – 104,138 miles
- 2020 – 102,349 miles
- 2019 – 100,079 miles
- 2018 – 96,521 miles
- 2017 – 92,318 miles
- 2016 – 88,294 miles
- 2014 – 83,428 miles
- 2013 – 78,036 miles
- 2012 – 62,844 miles
- 2011 – 55,854 miles
- 2010 – 54,002 miles
- 2009 – 50,074 miles
- 2008 – 45,806 miles
- 2007 – 40,612 miles
- 2006 – 34,573 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,234 miles
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box dust coverRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,234 miles (+1,772)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 113,234 miles
- Test number
- 816349444005
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box dust cover
Pass111,462 miles (+8)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 111,462 miles
- Test number
- 915746368753
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box dust cover
Fail111,454 miles (+2,093)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,454 miles
- Test number
- 847452406781
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by anti rollbar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank cover corroded
- AdvisorySteering box dust cover
Pass109,361 miles (+2,112)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 109,361 miles
- Test number
- 651125332345
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM , FORWARD MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front STEERING BOX ARM , DUST COVER
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM , FORWARD MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,249 miles (+34)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 107,249 miles
- Test number
- 807698855770
- MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail107,215 miles (+1,572)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,215 miles
- Test number
- 217949226846
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by tow point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by tow point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass105,643 miles (+1,505)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 105,643 miles
- Test number
- 543025911824
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,138 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 104,138 miles
- Test number
- 870439655546
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPetrol cage corrded
Fail104,138 miles (+1,789)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,138 miles
- Test number
- 871434844746
- MajorFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPetrol cage corrded
Pass102,349 miles (+2,270)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 102,349 miles
- Test number
- 520047366737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,079 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 100,079 miles
- Test number
- 611327244729
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail100,079 miles (+3,558)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,079 miles
- Test number
- 513386675978
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,521 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 96,521 miles
- Test number
- 547977834367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Fail96,520 miles (+4,202)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,520 miles
- Test number
- 415809650837
- FailureFront Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,318 miles (+4,024)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 92,318 miles
- Test number
- 485915961305
- AdvisorySlight play in steering box
Pass88,294 miles (+4,866)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 88,294 miles
- Test number
- 297647515802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,428 miles (+5,392)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 83,428 miles
- Test number
- 408356944308
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass78,036 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 78,036 miles
- Test number
- 755890053327
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail78,029 miles (+4,588)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,029 miles
- Test number
- 169636443318
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass73,441 miles (+10,597)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 73,441 miles
- Test number
- 298323763180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,844 miles (+6,990)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 62,844 miles
- Test number
- 396515342125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,854 miles (+1,852)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 55,854 miles
- Test number
- 665356661150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,002 miles (+3,928)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 54,002 miles
- Test number
- 431615380265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,074 miles (+4,268)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 50,074 miles
- Test number
- 671606209335
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass45,806 miles (+5,194)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 45,806 miles
- Test number
- 671199008322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,612 miles (+6,039)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 40,612 miles
- Test number
- 553036847388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,573 miles (+8,324)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 34,573 miles
- Test number
- 344652056311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 26,249 miles
- Test number
- 372141116042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 MCP
- Does R16 MCP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MCP is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 MCP?
- The MOT on R16 MCP is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 MCP done?
- R16 MCP was recorded at 113,234 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,302 miles a year.
- Has R16 MCP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 MCP has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on R16 MCP 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 MCP find?
- R16 MCP passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 10 advisories: front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front service brake grabbing slightly, and 7 more.
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