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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

RRD 87MOT history

RRD 87 is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

RRD 87 white 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 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
158,429 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RRD 87
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RRD 87 was last recorded at 158,429 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2020: 158,249 miles, lower than 158,429 miles on 25 May 2012.

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
158,429 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,429 miles
  • 2025 – 158,429 miles
  • 2024 – 158,429 miles
  • 2023 – 158,429 miles
  • 2022 – 158,429 miles
  • 2021 – 158,429 miles
  • 2020 – 158,249 miles
  • 2012 – 158,429 miles
  • 2010 – 158,429 miles
  • 2009 – 158,429 miles
  • 2008 – 158,428 miles
  • 2007 – 157,269 miles
  • 2006 – 99,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,429 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,429 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    158,429 miles
    Test number
    603043789297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass158,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    158,429 miles
    Test number
    896934671595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    158,429 miles
    Test number
    337857264322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    158,429 miles
    Test number
    490125834103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,429 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    158,429 miles
    Test number
    450821116763
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail158,429 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,429 miles
    Test number
    173634956512
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,429 miles (+180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    158,429 miles
    Test number
    518329169741
    • AdvisoryCentral Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,249 miles (-180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    158,249 miles
    Test number
    232592572344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass158,429 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    158,429 miles
    Test number
    115436642127
    • NoteNearside front hub oil seal leaking

  10. Fail158,429 miles11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,429 miles
    Test number
    508805542184
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNearside front hub oil seal leaking

  11. Pass158,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    158,429 miles
    Test number
    423094250476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass158,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    158,429 miles
    Test number
    883215459353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail158,429 miles (+1)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,429 miles
    Test number
    131015059371
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass158,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    158,428 miles
    Test number
    533023508326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail158,428 miles (+1,159)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,428 miles
    Test number
    434923308374
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass157,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    157,269 miles
    Test number
    400924957226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail157,269 miles (+15,222)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,269 miles
    Test number
    344254657240
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

  18. Pass142,047 miles (+42,202)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    142,047 miles
    Test number
    920444057047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,845 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    99,845 miles
    Test number
    643744736077
    • NoteSlight movement in rear shock absorber top bushs off side and near side.

Questions about RRD 87

What vehicle is registration RRD 87 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RRD 87 on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Feb 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 RRD 87 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RRD 87 is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on RRD 87?
The MOT on RRD 87 is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RRD 87 done?
RRD 87 was recorded at 158,429 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,895 miles a year.
Has RRD 87 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RRD 87 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on RRD 87 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RRD 87 find?
RRD 87 passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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