Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

RJN 69MOT history

RJN 69 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 61,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

RJN 69 green 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 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,984 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,258 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for RJN 69 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
RJN 69
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RJN 69 was last recorded at 61,984 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,629 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
3,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,984 miles
  • 2025 – 60,629 miles
  • 2024 – 60,138 miles
  • 2023 – 59,668 miles
  • 2022 – 59,668 miles
  • 2021 – 55,857 miles
  • 2020 – 53,702 miles
  • 2019 – 49,741 miles
  • 2018 – 41,213 miles
  • 2017 – 33,067 miles
  • 2016 – 25,753 miles
  • 2015 – 22,594 miles
  • 2012 – 17,436 miles
  • 2011 – 14,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,984 miles
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Steering box has slight leek.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • All brake pipes starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,984 miles (+1,355)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    356409266771
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass60,629 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,629 miles
    Test number
    705871545286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,138 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,138 miles
    Test number
    677568407291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,668 miles
    Test number
    842512582720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,668 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,668 miles
    Test number
    591428551754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,857 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,857 miles
    Test number
    948063610469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,954 miles
    Test number
    254728108199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,954 miles (+1,252)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,954 miles
    Test number
    990950851347
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low adjust both (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass53,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    559217722473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,702 miles (+3,961)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    707457827766
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s upper rears (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass49,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,741 miles
    Test number
    270647748672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,741 miles (+781)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,741 miles
    Test number
    893664861559
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working new bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass48,960 miles (+157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    571955629962
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight leek.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes starting to corrode

  14. Fail48,803 miles (+7,590)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,803 miles
    Test number
    347922864595
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear joins rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight leek.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes starting to corrode

  15. Pass41,213 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,213 miles
    Test number
    999925310182
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  16. Fail41,150 miles (+8,083)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    420564815452
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive smoke and knocking (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFan guard cutting into top hose

  17. Pass33,067 miles (+7,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,067 miles
    Test number
    659249324776
    • AdvisoryRusting on brake pipes

  18. Pass25,753 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,753 miles
    Test number
    812233431494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    22,594 miles
    Test number
    272548549895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,594 miles (+5,158)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,594 miles
    Test number
    256495079106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate missing fit new one (6.3.1a)

  21. Pass17,436 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    17,436 miles
    Test number
    707308942329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,204 miles
    Test number
    635039241360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RJN 69

What vehicle is registration RJN 69 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RJN 69 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Nov 2008. 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 RJN 69 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RJN 69 is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on RJN 69?
The MOT on RJN 69 is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RJN 69 done?
RJN 69 was recorded at 61,984 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,258 miles a year.
Has RJN 69 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RJN 69 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on RJN 69 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 RJN 69 find?
RJN 69 passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm; steering box leaking oil; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal.

Related registrations

Browse all RJ registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.