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Land Rover 88

Blue and Cream · Diesel · 1960

RNJ 214MOT history

RNJ 214 is a blue and cream diesel Land Rover 88 first used on 1 Feb 1960. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 17,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
17,440 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
RNJ 214
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
88
Colour
Blue and Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
1 Feb 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RNJ 214 was last recorded at 17,440 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2013: 91,706 miles, lower than 95,898 miles on 15 Nov 2012.
  • 2 Dec 2016: 898 miles, lower than 99,678 miles on 12 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
17,425 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 17,440 miles
  • 2024 – 14,851 miles
  • 2023 – 11,899 miles
  • 2022 – 10,365 miles
  • 2020 – 8,717 miles
  • 2019 – 6,670 miles
  • 2018 – 5,059 miles
  • 2017 – 2,946 miles
  • 2016 – 899 miles
  • 2015 – 99,678 miles
  • 2014 – 98,418 miles
  • 2013 – 97,106 miles
  • 2012 – 95,898 miles
  • 2011 – 95,061 miles
  • 2010 – 94,231 miles
  • 2009 – 93,425 miles
  • 2008 – 92,821 miles
  • 2007 – 92,368 miles
  • 2006 – 91,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,440 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring clamp not secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicleRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened brake master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,440 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    17,440 miles
    Test number
    909069533026
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring clamp not secure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  2. Fail17,425 miles (+2,574)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,425 miles
    Test number
    512825501146
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring clamp not secure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  3. Pass14,851 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    14,851 miles
    Test number
    414537896643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  4. Fail14,833 miles (+2,934)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,833 miles
    Test number
    547385448491
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  5. Pass11,899 miles (+1,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    11,899 miles
    Test number
    334180523566
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  6. Pass10,365 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    10,365 miles
    Test number
    216600745461
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis
    • AdvisoryVehicle pulling to offside slightly during brake test

  7. Fail10,365 miles (+1,648)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,365 miles
    Test number
    209408943881
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn X2 (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis
    • AdvisoryVehicle pulling to offside slightly during brake test

  8. Pass8,717 miles (+2,047)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    8,717 miles
    Test number
    247985644557
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass6,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    6,670 miles
    Test number
    449222491056
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  10. Fail6,670 miles (+1,611)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,670 miles
    Test number
    792816193499
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  11. Pass5,059 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    5,059 miles
    Test number
    631852214880
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

  12. Fail5,044 miles (+2,098)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,044 miles
    Test number
    673590435541
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel hard to turn by hand

  13. Pass2,946 miles (+2,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    2,946 miles
    Test number
    986107478969
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

  14. Pass899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    899 miles
    Test number
    502995386081
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on chassis

  15. Fail898 miles (-98,780)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    898 miles
    Test number
    524613181148
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on chassis

  16. Pass99,678 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,678 miles
    Test number
    278638211664
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened brake master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bulk head area corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis area corroding

  17. Fail99,677 miles (+1,259)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,677 miles
    Test number
    915948711153
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steer box link (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened brake master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bulk head area corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis area corroding

  18. Pass98,418 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,418 miles
    Test number
    865025524322
    • NoteCorrosion on chassis and body

  19. Fail98,418 miles (+1,312)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,418 miles
    Test number
    708834924371
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • NoteCorrosion on chassis and body

  20. Pass97,106 miles (+5,400)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,106 miles
    Test number
    215883713372
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside wing mirror insecure

  21. Fail91,706 miles (-4,192)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,706 miles
    Test number
    935142013350
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside wing mirror insecure

  22. Pass95,898 miles (+837)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,898 miles
    Test number
    546120222367
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f brake slightly binding

  23. Pass95,061 miles (+830)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,061 miles
    Test number
    337999901356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChassis corroded

  24. Pass94,231 miles (+806)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,231 miles
    Test number
    201216390242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass93,425 miles (+604)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    93,425 miles
    Test number
    884190419370
    • NoteWater leak

  26. Pass92,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,821 miles
    Test number
    372976778439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail92,821 miles (+453)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,821 miles
    Test number
    711276378237
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamp patch on off side rear brake drum

  28. Pass92,368 miles (+559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    92,368 miles
    Test number
    671894487259
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass91,809 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    91,809 miles
    Test number
    412387586291
    • NoteFront bulkhead & inner wheel arch corroded & holed but not in a prescribed area
    • NoteWindscreen washers poor
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to split

Questions about RNJ 214

What vehicle is registration RNJ 214 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RNJ 214 on a blue and cream diesel Land Rover 88 first used on 1 Feb 1960. 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 RNJ 214 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RNJ 214 expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RNJ 214?
The MOT on RNJ 214 expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RNJ 214 done?
RNJ 214 was recorded at 17,440 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025.
Has RNJ 214 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RNJ 214 has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on RNJ 214 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RNJ 214 find?
RNJ 214 passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear leaf spring clamp not secure, and 3 more.

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