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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

RL 48MOT history

RL 48 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 81,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

RL 48 blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,935 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RL 48
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RL 48 was last recorded at 81,935 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 6,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,281 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,654 miles
Average per year
7,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,935 miles
  • 2024 – 75,281 miles
  • 2023 – 66,924 miles
  • 2022 – 59,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,935 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes over chassis (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.

  • Rear Registration plate lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

5 tests since 15 Dec 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,935 miles (+6,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,935 miles
    Test number
    138000321886
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass75,281 miles (+36)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,281 miles
    Test number
    628246395005
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail75,245 miles (+8,321)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,245 miles
    Test number
    201653016956
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass66,924 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,924 miles
    Test number
    249180586500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,802 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,802 miles
    Test number
    536806692670
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Questions about RL 48

What vehicle is registration RL 48 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RL 48 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2013. 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 RL 48 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RL 48 is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on RL 48?
The MOT on RL 48 is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RL 48 done?
RL 48 was recorded at 81,935 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,356 miles a year.
Has RL 48 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RL 48 has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on RL 48 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 RL 48 find?
RL 48 passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes over chassis.

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