Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc
R71 MMSMOT history
R71 MMS is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,409 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 109,409 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,167 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R71 MMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 24 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R71 MMS was last recorded at 109,409 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,664 miles · 15 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 745 miles
- Average per year
- 4,167 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,409 miles
- 2025 – 108,664 miles
- 2024 – 103,666 miles
- 2023 – 95,868 miles
- 2022 – 88,489 miles
- 2021 – 81,843 miles
- 2019 – 80,540 miles
- 2018 – 78,034 miles
- 2017 – 76,737 miles
- 2016 – 73,544 miles
- 2015 – 70,376 miles
- 2014 – 66,936 miles
- 2013 – 62,459 miles
- 2012 – 50,075 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,409 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,409 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 109,409 miles
- Test number
- 863277237168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,409 miles (+745)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,409 miles
- Test number
- 660368321342
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass108,664 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 108,664 miles
- Test number
- 670534243897
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail108,664 miles (+4,998)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,664 miles
- Test number
- 102612621850
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,666 miles (+797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 103,666 miles
- Test number
- 595545871564
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,869 miles (+7,001)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2025
- Odometer
- 102,869 miles
- Test number
- 965369135999
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,868 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 95,868 miles
- Test number
- 367975883316
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,868 miles (+7,379)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,868 miles
- Test number
- 338757184859
- DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Nearside and offside (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,489 miles (+6,646)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 88,489 miles
- Test number
- 758644905798
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass81,843 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 81,843 miles
- Test number
- 564164119957
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail81,843 miles (+1,303)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,843 miles
- Test number
- 249669693783
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick friction material parting from backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,540 miles (+2,506)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 80,540 miles
- Test number
- 835054372638
- AdvisoryFront swivel seals weeping
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated limited reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,034 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 78,034 miles
- Test number
- 525909596039
- AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
- AdvisoryHigh level brake lamp in-op
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tractor joint slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tractor joint slight leaking
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,034 miles (+1,297)4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,034 miles
- Test number
- 251636440784
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
- AdvisoryHigh level brake lamp in-op
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tractor joint slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tractor joint slight leaking
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWiper's not tested as washer's not working
Pass76,737 miles (+3,193)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 76,737 miles
- Test number
- 969256945766
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust corrosion / deterioration noted
Pass73,544 miles (+3,168)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 73,544 miles
- Test number
- 147185525044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,376 miles (+3,440)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 70,376 miles
- Test number
- 356022615275
- NoteNearside front headlamp surport frame deteriorate
- NoteOffside front headlamp surport frame deteriorate
Pass66,936 miles (+4,477)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 66,936 miles
- Test number
- 608157494176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,459 miles (+12,384)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 62,459 miles
- Test number
- 776746783106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,075 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 50,075 miles
- Test number
- 219042792121
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about R71 MMS
- Does R71 MMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R71 MMS is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R71 MMS?
- The MOT on R71 MMS is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R71 MMS done?
- R71 MMS was recorded at 109,409 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,167 miles a year.
- Has R71 MMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R71 MMS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on R71 MMS 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 R71 MMS find?
- R71 MMS passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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