Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
R682 MFJMOT history
R682 MFJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,496 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 115,496 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,283 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R682 MFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 18 Jun 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R682 MFJ was last recorded at 115,496 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 115,494 miles · 6 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,283 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,496 miles
- 2025 – 111,966 miles
- 2024 – 108,577 miles
- 2023 – 105,223 miles
- 2022 – 101,556 miles
- 2021 – 98,587 miles
- 2020 – 95,037 miles
- 2019 – 91,098 miles
- 2018 – 86,866 miles
- 2017 – 81,706 miles
- 2016 – 79,442 miles
- 2015 – 76,421 miles
- 2014 – 70,700 miles
- 2012 – 70,278 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,496 miles
- AdvisoryBody component slightly loose mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
N/s/r hub seal slight leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,496 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 115,496 miles
- Test number
- 292946243913
- AdvisoryBody component slightly loose mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail115,494 miles (+3,528)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,494 miles
- Test number
- 743217364270
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Body component slightly loose mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,966 miles (+3,389)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 111,966 miles
- Test number
- 260348748048
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,577 miles (+3,354)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 108,577 miles
- Test number
- 381598032755
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,223 miles (+3,667)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 105,223 miles
- Test number
- 582224788411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,556 miles (+2,969)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 101,556 miles
- Test number
- 653040806943
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
Pass98,587 miles (+3,550)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 98,587 miles
- Test number
- 607622550090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,037 miles (+3,939)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 95,037 miles
- Test number
- 339588953959
- AdvisoryN/s/f front tie rod bolt may be lose
- AdvisorySide light dim o/s
- AdvisorySteering box lower bolt may be lose
Pass91,098 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 91,098 miles
- Test number
- 761008993906
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/r hub seal slight leak
Fail91,098 miles (+4,232)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,098 miles
- Test number
- 920130372702
- MajorFuel system component leaking top of pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lights (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/r hub seal slight leak
Pass86,866 miles (+5,160)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 86,866 miles
- Test number
- 208094995109
- 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))
Pass81,706 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 81,706 miles
- Test number
- 663841831578
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearings slightly noisy
Fail81,766 miles (+6)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,766 miles
- Test number
- 105441586769
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailurePanhard rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
Fail81,760 miles (+2,318)15 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,760 miles
- Test number
- 156177164077
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
- FailurePanhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass79,442 miles (+10)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 79,442 miles
- Test number
- 443347708800
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyres
Fail79,432 miles (+3,011)6 failures1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,432 miles
- Test number
- 758999068085
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyres
Pass76,421 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 76,421 miles
- Test number
- 649228615124
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail76,421 miles (+5,721)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,421 miles
- Test number
- 908851715107
- FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureTorque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,700 miles (+422)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 70,700 miles
- Test number
- 348474804101
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass70,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 70,278 miles
- Test number
- 426452522370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R682 MFJ
- Does R682 MFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R682 MFJ is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R682 MFJ?
- The MOT on R682 MFJ is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R682 MFJ done?
- R682 MFJ was recorded at 115,496 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,283 miles a year.
- Has R682 MFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R682 MFJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on R682 MFJ 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 R682 MFJ find?
- R682 MFJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: body component slightly loose mirror; coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive.
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