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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

RPR 70MOT history

RPR 70 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 50,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

RPR 70 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 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
50,181 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RPR 70
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RPR 70 was last recorded at 50,181 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,695 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,486 miles
Average per year
3,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,181 miles
  • 2025 – 47,695 miles
  • 2024 – 45,483 miles
  • 2023 – 43,045 miles
  • 2022 – 38,610 miles
  • 2021 – 34,801 miles
  • 2020 – 30,125 miles
  • 2019 – 24,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,181 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive (steering box)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake slite corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of front to rear brake pipe coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,181 miles (+2,486)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    50,181 miles
    Test number
    141130664363
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass47,695 miles (+2,212)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    47,695 miles
    Test number
    828193983962
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass45,483 miles (+134)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    45,483 miles
    Test number
    556150697011
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail45,349 miles (+2,304)2 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,349 miles
    Test number
    956631749686
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low DONE (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass43,045 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    43,045 miles
    Test number
    495528635753
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake light on with hand brake on

  6. Fail43,045 miles (+4,435)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,045 miles
    Test number
    736582243435
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake light on with hand brake on

  7. Pass38,610 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,610 miles
    Test number
    562075119169
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (steering box) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail38,610 miles (+3,809)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,610 miles
    Test number
    200303085690
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (both into flexies ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (steering box) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass34,801 miles (+5)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    34,801 miles
    Test number
    917844426591
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake slite corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake slite corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of front to rear brake pipe coroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of front to rear brake pipe coroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Fail34,796 miles (+4,671)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,796 miles
    Test number
    993741267079
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake slite corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake slite corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of front to rear brake pipe coroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of front to rear brake pipe coroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass30,125 miles (+5,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,125 miles
    Test number
    493123067799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass24,476 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,476 miles
    Test number
    580392722259
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about RPR 70

What vehicle is registration RPR 70 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RPR 70 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Oct 2015. 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 RPR 70 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RPR 70 is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on RPR 70?
The MOT on RPR 70 is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RPR 70 done?
RPR 70 was recorded at 50,181 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,691 miles a year.
Has RPR 70 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RPR 70 has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on RPR 70 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 RPR 70 find?
RPR 70 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: steering box leaking oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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