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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

RNR 331MOT history

RNR 331 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

RNR 331 black 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 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
149,792 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RNR 331
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RNR 331 was last recorded at 149,792 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,648 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,144 miles
Average per year
5,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,792 miles
  • 2025 – 148,648 miles
  • 2023 – 147,661 miles
  • 2020 – 147,235 miles
  • 2019 – 146,091 miles
  • 2018 – 144,898 miles
  • 2017 – 143,729 miles
  • 2016 – 142,327 miles
  • 2015 – 136,417 miles
  • 2014 – 126,684 miles
  • 2013 – 125,552 miles
  • 2012 – 120,622 miles
  • 2011 – 115,684 miles
  • 2010 – 109,040 miles
  • 2009 – 96,338 miles
  • 2008 – 79,166 miles
  • 2007 – 62,605 miles
  • 2006 – 48,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,792 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,792 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    149,792 miles
    Test number
    935735053688
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail149,792 miles (+1,144)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,792 miles
    Test number
    456131442154
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass148,648 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,648 miles
    Test number
    637336735027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,661 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    147,661 miles
    Test number
    416573192200
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail147,661 miles (+426)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,661 miles
    Test number
    651140126372
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass147,235 miles (+1,144)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,235 miles
    Test number
    911597285540
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,091 miles (+1,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,091 miles
    Test number
    435849978005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,898 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,898 miles
    Test number
    488881525784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,729 miles
    Test number
    265911993946
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail143,729 miles (+1,402)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,729 miles
    Test number
    600358206479
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass142,327 miles (+5,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,327 miles
    Test number
    665449565941
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass136,417 miles (+9,733)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,417 miles
    Test number
    108394835010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,684 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,684 miles
    Test number
    547952544063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,552 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,552 miles
    Test number
    787865373253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,622 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    120,622 miles
    Test number
    599213682232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,684 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,684 miles
    Test number
    209187981245
    • NoteSlight play rear A frame to axle ball joint

  17. Fail115,684 miles (+6,644)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,684 miles
    Test number
    726677581263
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight play rear A frame to axle ball joint

  18. Pass109,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    109,040 miles
    Test number
    740629340247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,040 miles (+12,702)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,040 miles
    Test number
    224299640228
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail96,338 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,338 miles
    Test number
    353209259440
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteTyres craking

  21. Pass96,338 miles (+17,172)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,338 miles
    Test number
    363759359466
    • NoteTyres craking

  22. Pass79,166 miles (+16,561)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,166 miles
    Test number
    312870478204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,605 miles (+13,648)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,605 miles
    Test number
    644656737268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,957 miles
    Test number
    230913666228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RNR 331

What vehicle is registration RNR 331 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RNR 331 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2003. 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 RNR 331 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RNR 331 is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on RNR 331?
The MOT on RNR 331 is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RNR 331 done?
RNR 331 was recorded at 149,792 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 5,105 miles a year.
Has RNR 331 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RNR 331 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on RNR 331 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 RNR 331 find?
RNR 331 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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