Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
R85 TFLMOT history
R85 TFL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,734 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 113,734 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,179 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R85 TFL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Jun 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R85 TFL was last recorded at 113,734 miles on 13 May 2026, 2,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,255 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,479 miles
- Average per year
- 3,179 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,734 miles
- 2025 – 111,255 miles
- 2024 – 108,402 miles
- 2023 – 106,250 miles
- 2022 – 103,891 miles
- 2021 – 101,646 miles
- 2020 – 99,982 miles
- 2019 – 97,980 miles
- 2017 – 94,856 miles
- 2016 – 92,738 miles
- 2015 – 89,979 miles
- 2014 – 87,016 miles
- 2013 – 83,555 miles
- 2012 – 78,238 miles
- 2011 – 74,184 miles
- 2010 – 67,867 miles
- 2008 – 59,575 miles
- 2007 – 54,715 miles
- 2006 – 50,832 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,734 miles
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryRear axel ball joint rubber split
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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,734 miles (+2,479)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 113,734 miles
- Test number
- 491169892054
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryRear axel ball joint rubber split
Pass111,255 miles (+2,853)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 111,255 miles
- Test number
- 537254188230
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass108,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 108,402 miles
- Test number
- 341955279513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,402 miles (+2,152)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,402 miles
- Test number
- 623449711104
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective boot over drop link ball joint insecure, made good by resecuring. (2.1.2 (c) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass106,250 miles (+2,359)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 106,250 miles
- Test number
- 398421505623
- AdvisoryRear cross member rusty
- AdvisorySteering idler cover perished
Pass103,891 miles (+2,245)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 103,891 miles
- Test number
- 560150575518
- MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass101,646 miles (+1,664)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 101,646 miles
- Test number
- 144539263063
- AdvisoryO/s/r indicater orange plastic faded
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight leak
Pass99,982 miles (+2,002)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 99,982 miles
- Test number
- 986667079664
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass97,980 miles (+3,124)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 97,980 miles
- Test number
- 131999064662
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,856 miles (+2,118)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 94,856 miles
- Test number
- 308637016990
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear axle brake pipes rusty
Pass92,738 miles (+2,759)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 92,738 miles
- Test number
- 459288690289
- AdvisoryFront propshaft uj worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass89,979 miles (+2,963)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 89,979 miles
- Test number
- 887049555142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,016 miles (+3,461)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 87,016 miles
- Test number
- 198120664151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,555 miles (+5,317)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 83,555 miles
- Test number
- 418114353196
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass78,238 miles (+4,054)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 78,238 miles
- Test number
- 638386942162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass74,184 miles (+6,317)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 74,184 miles
- Test number
- 996517531129
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass67,867 miles (+8,292)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 67,867 miles
- Test number
- 323457130190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,575 miles (+4,860)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 59,575 miles
- Test number
- 161162358298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,715 miles (+3,883)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 54,715 miles
- Test number
- 810545327254
- NoteAdvise: fuel filler neck slightly damp.
Pass50,832 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 50,832 miles
- Test number
- 920542716226
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFuel tank damp but no leak found
Questions about R85 TFL
- Does R85 TFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R85 TFL is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R85 TFL?
- The MOT on R85 TFL is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R85 TFL done?
- R85 TFL was recorded at 113,734 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 3,179 miles a year.
- Has R85 TFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R85 TFL has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on R85 TFL 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 R85 TFL find?
- R85 TFL passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: handbrake travel; rear axel ball joint rubber split.
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