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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1986 · 2,495 cc

RAF 178MOT history

RAF 178 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 226,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

RAF 178 blue 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 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
226,196 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RAF 178
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
31 Dec 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RAF 178 was last recorded at 226,196 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,188 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,196 miles
  • 2025 – 218,661 miles
  • 2024 – 210,215 miles
  • 2023 – 203,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,196 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/ transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front swivel housing leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

7 tests since 25 Oct 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,196 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    226,196 miles
    Test number
    690194548909
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/ transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail226,188 miles (+7,527)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,188 miles
    Test number
    245601460143
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn also leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn also leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/ transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass218,661 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    218,661 miles
    Test number
    313085421500
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, also heavily breathing from oil cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail218,652 miles (+8,437)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,652 miles
    Test number
    241145795886
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rear arm, also loose on threads (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached rear UJ excessively worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to excessively worn prop joints (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn both joints (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, also heavily breathing from oil cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass210,215 miles (+8)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    210,215 miles
    Test number
    157813450176
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Fail210,207 miles (+6,869)1 dangerous6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,207 miles
    Test number
    110203944440
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass203,338 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    203,338 miles
    Test number
    157154610648
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

Questions about RAF 178

What vehicle is registration RAF 178 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RAF 178 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RAF 178 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RAF 178 is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on RAF 178?
The MOT on RAF 178 is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RAF 178 done?
RAF 178 was recorded at 226,196 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,795 miles a year.
Has RAF 178 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RAF 178 has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on RAF 178 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 RAF 178 find?
RAF 178 passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 5 more.

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