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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.

RP 34 red 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass80,933 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass77,007 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,007 miles
    Test number
    578050844445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass61,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,726 miles
    Test number
    861967262975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. Pass57,904 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,904 miles
    Test number
    174244101813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. Pass43,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,388 miles
    Test number
    466196289401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass34,346 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,346 miles
    Test number
    368570383409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. Pass23,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,719 miles
    Test number
    452552620238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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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