Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
RTP 1MOT history
RTP 1 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,289 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 156,289 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,277 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RTP 1
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
RTP 1 was last recorded at 156,289 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 4,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Sept 2012: 90,375 miles, lower than 828,305 miles on 23 Apr 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 151,703 miles · 17 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,586 miles
- Average per year
- 5,277 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 156,289 miles
- 2024 – 151,703 miles
- 2023 – 147,036 miles
- 2022 – 142,259 miles
- 2020 – 140,466 miles
- 2019 – 138,547 miles
- 2018 – 131,647 miles
- 2017 – 125,815 miles
- 2016 – 120,110 miles
- 2015 – 114,559 miles
- 2014 – 106,994 miles
- 2013 – 98,046 miles
- 2012 – 90,375 miles
- 2011 – 828,305 miles
- 2010 – 76,218 miles
- 2009 – 68,784 miles
- 2008 – 65,256 miles
- 2007 – 58,184 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,289 miles
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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 Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
No reverse lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Wipers don't park
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Front after market light bar fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,289 miles (+4,586)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 156,289 miles
- Test number
- 288221302525
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass151,703 miles (+33)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 151,703 miles
- Test number
- 851816842108
- AdvisoryIndicators intermitantly stop flashing
- AdvisoryNo reverse lights
- AdvisoryWipers don't park
Fail151,670 miles (+4,634)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,670 miles
- Test number
- 811513642399
- MajorAll direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
- MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNo reverse lights
- AdvisoryWipers don't park
Pass147,036 miles (+4,777)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 147,036 miles
- Test number
- 299330017334
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass142,259 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 142,259 miles
- Test number
- 919899975314
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front after market light bar fitted
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres
Fail142,259 miles (+1,793)11 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,259 miles
- Test number
- 882283928075
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front after market light bar fitted
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres
Pass140,466 miles (+1,919)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 140,466 miles
- Test number
- 953423514813
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass138,547 miles (+6,900)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 138,547 miles
- Test number
- 217026836548
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass131,647 miles (+5,832)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 131,647 miles
- Test number
- 212903435629
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 125,815 miles
- Test number
- 277216434822
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 211189188166
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass120,110 miles (+5,551)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 120,110 miles
- Test number
- 822164904884
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
Pass114,559 miles (+7,565)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 114,559 miles
- Test number
- 526322325257
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass106,994 miles (+12)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 106,994 miles
- Test number
- 428854354298
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Fail106,982 miles (+8,936)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,982 miles
- Test number
- 789408634265
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass98,046 miles (+7,671)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 98,046 miles
- Test number
- 298591743239
- AdvisoryRear Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteHeavily undersealed
Pass90,375 miles (-737,930)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 90,375 miles
- Test number
- 289977742205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass828,305 miles (+752,087)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 828,305 miles
- Test number
- 469963211104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 76,218 miles
- Test number
- 862258210107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,218 miles (+7,434)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,218 miles
- Test number
- 341488310105
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteN/s/f swivel joint slight leak
Pass68,784 miles (+3,528)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 68,784 miles
- Test number
- 183701399056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,256 miles (+7,072)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 65,256 miles
- Test number
- 264522398076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 58,184 miles
- Test number
- 152826807160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about RTP 1
- What vehicle is registration RTP 1 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RTP 1 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2004. 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 RTP 1 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RTP 1 is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on RTP 1?
- The MOT on RTP 1 is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RTP 1 done?
- RTP 1 was recorded at 156,289 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,277 miles a year.
- Has RTP 1 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RTP 1 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on RTP 1 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on RTP 1 find?
- RTP 1 passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.
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