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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,492 cc

RMJ 71MOT history

RMJ 71 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

RMJ 71 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,271 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RMJ 71
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RMJ 71 was last recorded at 67,271 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,045 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
226 miles
Average per year
2,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,271 miles
  • 2024 – 67,045 miles
  • 2023 – 66,734 miles
  • 2022 – 66,408 miles
  • 2021 – 66,040 miles
  • 2020 – 65,597 miles
  • 2019 – 64,716 miles
  • 2018 – 64,155 miles
  • 2017 – 63,199 miles
  • 2016 – 62,917 miles
  • 2015 – 62,278 miles
  • 2014 – 60,653 miles
  • 2013 – 55,185 miles
  • 2012 – 52,443 miles
  • 2011 – 50,016 miles
  • 2010 – 46,377 miles
  • 2009 – 41,987 miles
  • 2008 – 38,927 miles
  • 2007 – 35,165 miles
  • 2006 – 30,602 miles
  • 2005 – 24,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,271 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,271 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,271 miles
    Test number
    597614365080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,045 miles (+311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,045 miles
    Test number
    963999716568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass66,734 miles (+326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,734 miles
    Test number
    424013717887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass66,408 miles (+368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,408 miles
    Test number
    667537731140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass66,040 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    314684014216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,597 miles (+881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,597 miles
    Test number
    641747592629
    • AdvisoryAll steering joints have slight play brakes only just meet minimum and should be examined
  7. Pass64,716 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,716 miles
    Test number
    998802589859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,155 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,155 miles
    Test number
    946954398854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,199 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,199 miles
    Test number
    695350621922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,917 miles (+639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,917 miles
    Test number
    143553545784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass62,278 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,278 miles
    Test number
    126199076621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,653 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,653 miles
    Test number
    179087934376
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriorating
    • NoteN/s front tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteN/s rear tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteO/s rear tyre sidewall cracking
  13. Fail60,653 miles (+5,468)1 repaired7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,653 miles
    Test number
    365577434325
    • Repaired at testIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriorating
    • NoteN/s front tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteN/s rear tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteO/s rear tyre sidewall cracking
  14. Pass55,185 miles (+2,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,185 miles
    Test number
    218097243312
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass52,443 miles (+2,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,443 miles
    Test number
    488120742349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass50,016 miles (+3,639)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,016 miles
    Test number
    267235231399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,377 miles (+4,390)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,377 miles
    Test number
    950879220389
    • NoteCheck rear pads for freeness in calipers
    • NoteFront pads worn 80% approx
  18. Pass41,987 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,987 miles
    Test number
    714238239384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,927 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,927 miles
    Test number
    930686438355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,165 miles
    Test number
    233708837364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,165 miles (+4,563)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,165 miles
    Test number
    963888437349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  22. Pass30,602 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,602 miles
    Test number
    320841536365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,060 miles
    Test number
    381194735353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RMJ 71

What vehicle is registration RMJ 71 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RMJ 71 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Dec 2002. 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 RMJ 71 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RMJ 71 is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on RMJ 71?
The MOT on RMJ 71 is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RMJ 71 done?
RMJ 71 was recorded at 67,271 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 2,164 miles a year.
Has RMJ 71 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RMJ 71 has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on RMJ 71 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 RMJ 71 find?
RMJ 71 passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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