
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
RP 34MOT history
RP 34 is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,933 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 80,933 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,737 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RP 34
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RP 34 was last recorded at 80,933 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,162 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 771 miles
- Average per year
- 3,737 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,933 miles
- 2025 – 80,162 miles
- 2024 – 78,588 miles
- 2023 – 77,007 miles
- 2022 – 73,838 miles
- 2021 – 69,735 miles
- 2020 – 65,712 miles
- 2019 – 61,726 miles
- 2018 – 57,904 miles
- 2017 – 52,879 miles
- 2016 – 47,883 miles
- 2015 – 43,388 miles
- 2014 – 39,325 miles
- 2013 – 34,346 miles
- 2012 – 31,347 miles
- 2011 – 29,008 miles
- 2010 – 23,719 miles
- 2009 – 17,648 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Center silencer joint heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine oil leaks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear axel A frame ball joint gaiter split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear diff oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,933 miles (+771)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 80,933 miles
- Test number
- 233346113620
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,162 miles (+1,574)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 80,162 miles
- Test number
- 374669236309
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,588 miles (+1,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 78,588 miles
- Test number
- 478752333974
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,007 miles (+3,169)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 77,007 miles
- Test number
- 578050844445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,838 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 73,838 miles
- Test number
- 505183689472
- AdvisoryCenter silencer joint heavily corroded
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
- AdvisoryRear axel A frame ball joint gaiter split
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Fail73,838 miles (+4,103)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,838 miles
- Test number
- 426199279043
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCenter silencer joint heavily corroded
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
- AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split
- AdvisoryRear axel A frame ball joint gaiter split
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Pass69,735 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 69,735 miles
- Test number
- 802211656838
- AdvisoryBoth rear panard rod bushes heavily perished
- AdvisoryCenter/rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks from gearbox, rear diff, and possible rear main oil seal
Fail69,735 miles (+4,023)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,735 miles
- Test number
- 160848716469
- MajorRear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear panard rod bushes heavily perished
- AdvisoryCenter/rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks from gearbox, rear diff, and possible rear main oil seal
Pass65,712 miles (+3,986)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 65,712 miles
- Test number
- 824322867534
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking slightly
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s drop arm ball joint
Pass61,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 61,726 miles
- Test number
- 861967262975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,726 miles (+3,822)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,726 miles
- Test number
- 463173516202
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth side folding steps heavily corroded
- AdvisoryCoolant staining around fuel cooler hose
Pass57,904 miles (+5,025)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 57,904 miles
- Test number
- 174244101813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,879 miles (+4,996)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 52,879 miles
- Test number
- 176351526329
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers weak
Pass47,883 miles (+4,495)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 47,883 miles
- Test number
- 129397057139
- AdvisoryEngine oil level overfilled.
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber bushes detached.
Pass43,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 43,388 miles
- Test number
- 466196289401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,388 miles (+4,063)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,388 miles
- Test number
- 897218098415
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass39,325 miles (+7)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 39,325 miles
- Test number
- 195539664268
- NoteAll tyres cracking between tread
- NoteCoolant leak around engine
- NoteExhaust rear join corroded
- NoteOil leak around rear differential
Fail39,318 miles (+4,972)8 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,318 miles
- Test number
- 388886764262
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteAll tyres cracking between tread
- NoteCoolant leak around engine
- NoteExhaust rear join corroded
- NoteOil leak around rear differential
Pass34,346 miles (+2,999)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 34,346 miles
- Test number
- 368570383409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,347 miles (+2,339)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 31,347 miles
- Test number
- 138889262214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteLight misting around fuel filter.
Pass29,008 miles (+5,289)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 29,008 miles
- Test number
- 945471271268
- NoteBoth front hub seals leaking.
- NoteEngine oil leak present.
Pass23,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 23,719 miles
- Test number
- 452552620238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,719 miles (+6,071)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,719 miles
- Test number
- 703322520206
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass17,648 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 17,648 miles
- Test number
- 411325619260
- NoteN/s/f swivel end seal slightly leaking
Questions about RP 34
- What vehicle is registration RP 34 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RP 34 on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2006. 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 RP 34 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RP 34 is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RP 34?
- The MOT on RP 34 is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RP 34 done?
- RP 34 was recorded at 80,933 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 3,737 miles a year.
- Has RP 34 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RP 34 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on RP 34 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 RP 34 find?
- RP 34 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; oil leak, but not excessive.
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