Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
RTT 848MOT history
RTT 848 is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,394 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 114,394 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,486 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RTT 848
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RTT 848 was last recorded at 114,394 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Apr 2016: 87,267 miles, lower than 93,727 miles on 20 Apr 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 114,350 miles · 20 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 44 miles
- Average per year
- 3,486 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,394 miles
- 2025 – 114,350 miles
- 2024 – 114,090 miles
- 2023 – 113,980 miles
- 2022 – 113,917 miles
- 2021 – 106,694 miles
- 2020 – 99,394 miles
- 2019 – 92,653 miles
- 2018 – 91,905 miles
- 2017 – 89,729 miles
- 2016 – 87,267 miles
- 2015 – 93,727 miles
- 2014 – 79,510 miles
- 2013 – 75,170 miles
- 2012 – 70,298 miles
- 2011 – 66,607 miles
- 2010 – 60,863 miles
- 2009 – 53,391 miles
- 2008 – 49,785 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,394 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak front diff
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakened
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Emissions not tested
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,394 miles (+44)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 114,394 miles
- Test number
- 110499753982
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak front diff
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass114,350 miles (+260)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 114,350 miles
- Test number
- 319704238179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,090 miles (+110)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 114,090 miles
- Test number
- 373126694315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,980 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 113,980 miles
- Test number
- 634354319206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,917 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 113,917 miles
- Test number
- 313596459289
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail113,917 miles1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,917 miles
- Test number
- 268771996629
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail113,917 miles (+7)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,917 miles
- Test number
- 346828211302
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail113,910 miles (+7,216)1 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,910 miles
- Test number
- 185143524447
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,694 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 106,694 miles
- Test number
- 133894703374
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
- AdvisoryOffside front hub seal slightly leaking
Fail106,689 miles (+7,295)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,689 miles
- Test number
- 738468686705
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet broken (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
- AdvisoryOffside front hub seal slightly leaking
Pass99,394 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2021
- Odometer
- 99,394 miles
- Test number
- 338310499877
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres perished
Fail99,389 miles (+6,736)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,389 miles
- Test number
- 570805665145
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres perished
Pass92,653 miles (+748)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 92,653 miles
- Test number
- 994771193080
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass91,905 miles (+2,176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 91,905 miles
- Test number
- 866436323023
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished on sidewalls
Pass89,729 miles (+2,462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 89,729 miles
- Test number
- 582982465856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass87,267 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 87,267 miles
- Test number
- 421924214799
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Fail87,267 miles (-6,460)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,267 miles
- Test number
- 876724148883
- FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass93,727 miles (+14,217)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 93,727 miles
- Test number
- 179280815164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,510 miles (+4,340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 79,510 miles
- Test number
- 815352414175
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass75,170 miles (+4,872)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 75,170 miles
- Test number
- 696206103157
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhaust rusty
Pass70,298 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 70,298 miles
- Test number
- 725180012190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,298 miles (+3,691)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,298 miles
- Test number
- 409537702135
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,607 miles (+5,744)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 66,607 miles
- Test number
- 845324891079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,863 miles (+7,472)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 60,863 miles
- Test number
- 183540490417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass53,391 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 53,391 miles
- Test number
- 542757399023
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail53,391 miles (+3,606)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,391 miles
- Test number
- 753237799057
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass49,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 49,785 miles
- Test number
- 211191108121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about RTT 848
- What vehicle is registration RTT 848 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RTT 848 on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 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 RTT 848 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RTT 848 is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RTT 848?
- The MOT on RTT 848 is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RTT 848 done?
- RTT 848 was recorded at 114,394 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,486 miles a year.
- Has RTT 848 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RTT 848 has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on RTT 848 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on RTT 848 find?
- RTT 848 passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.
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