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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R564 ARLMOT history

R564 ARL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

R564 ARL 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 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
90,138 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R564 ARL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R564 ARL was last recorded at 90,138 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,184 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
954 miles
Average per year
1,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,138 miles
  • 2025 – 89,184 miles
  • 2024 – 88,659 miles
  • 2022 – 88,140 miles
  • 2021 – 87,598 miles
  • 2020 – 86,523 miles
  • 2019 – 85,575 miles
  • 2018 – 84,652 miles
  • 2017 – 83,608 miles
  • 2016 – 82,499 miles
  • 2015 – 82,483 miles
  • 2014 – 79,209 miles
  • 2013 – 74,268 miles
  • 2012 – 72,078 miles
  • 2011 – 67,174 miles
  • 2010 – 65,007 miles
  • 2009 – 62,812 miles
  • 2008 – 59,822 miles
  • 2007 – 56,582 miles
  • 2006 – 52,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,138 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear uj play on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer box end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,138 miles (+954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    90,138 miles
    Test number
    311205405111
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,184 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,184 miles
    Test number
    712080708465
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear uj play on limit (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  3. Fail89,181 miles (+522)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,181 miles
    Test number
    185345606378
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear uj play on limit (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,659 miles (+519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,659 miles
    Test number
    831370774417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm bushes spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,140 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,140 miles
    Test number
    646142561449
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer box end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Fail88,139 miles (+541)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,139 miles
    Test number
    245962315191
    • MajorNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted tyre fouling suspension on full left lock (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer box end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass87,598 miles (+1,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,598 miles
    Test number
    706782731210
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger corroded

  8. Pass86,523 miles (+948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,523 miles
    Test number
    454143733127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle pivot has slight play

  9. Pass85,575 miles (+923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,575 miles
    Test number
    354007759949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle pivot has slight leak

  10. Pass84,652 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,652 miles
    Test number
    212439323766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,608 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,608 miles
    Test number
    799367201796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  12. Fail83,608 miles (+1,109)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,608 miles
    Test number
    301458161456
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  13. Pass82,499 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,499 miles
    Test number
    491820007216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,483 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    132165199458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail82,463 miles (+3,254)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,463 miles
    Test number
    453436907197
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass79,209 miles (+4,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,209 miles
    Test number
    925963794121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass74,268 miles (+2,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,268 miles
    Test number
    319835303269
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass72,078 miles (+4,904)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,078 miles
    Test number
    958792512240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear A bar ball joint boot slight perishment
    • NoteSlight play on steering damper bush

  19. Pass67,174 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,174 miles
    Test number
    687013601251
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  20. Fail67,173 miles (+2,166)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,173 miles
    Test number
    416762801294
    • FailureBall joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  21. Pass65,007 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,007 miles
    Test number
    184156290169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Fail65,007 miles (+2,195)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,007 miles
    Test number
    314726190197
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass62,812 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,812 miles
    Test number
    901532609247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTowbar and mounts/brackets corroded.

  24. Fail62,812 miles (+2,990)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,812 miles
    Test number
    741001609282
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTowbar and mounts/brackets corroded.

  25. Pass59,822 miles (+3,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,822 miles
    Test number
    751076708216
    • NoteTow bar corroded

  26. Pass56,582 miles (+3,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    394225607491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass52,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,609 miles
    Test number
    843715206286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R564 ARL

Does R564 ARL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R564 ARL is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R564 ARL?
The MOT on R564 ARL is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R564 ARL done?
R564 ARL was recorded at 90,138 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 1,886 miles a year.
Has R564 ARL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R564 ARL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R564 ARL 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 R564 ARL find?
R564 ARL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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