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White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

RVR 165MOT history

RVR 165 is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 26,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

RVR 165 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 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
26,510 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RVR 165
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RVR 165 was last recorded at 26,510 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,908 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,602 miles
Average per year
2,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,510 miles
  • 2025 – 23,908 miles
  • 2024 – 20,916 miles
  • 2023 – 18,262 miles
  • 2022 – 16,000 miles
  • 2021 – 13,685 miles
  • 2020 – 12,173 miles
  • 2019 – 10,058 miles
  • 2018 – 8,378 miles
  • 2017 – 6,049 miles
  • 2016 – 3,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,510 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,510 miles (+2,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    26,510 miles
    Test number
    195584575528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass23,908 miles (+2,992)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    23,908 miles
    Test number
    184620400157
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass20,916 miles (+2,654)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    20,916 miles
    Test number
    324607647937
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass18,262 miles (+2,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    18,262 miles
    Test number
    940806436156
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass16,000 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    16,000 miles
    Test number
    717404545890
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail15,994 miles (+2,309)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,994 miles
    Test number
    104812794035
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7.50R 16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass13,685 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    13,685 miles
    Test number
    615841110728
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail13,684 miles (+1,511)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,684 miles
    Test number
    210087819505
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7.50 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device missing locking split pin missing from track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass12,173 miles (+2,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    12,173 miles
    Test number
    753089302599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass10,058 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    10,058 miles
    Test number
    659976244631
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail10,058 miles (+1,680)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,058 miles
    Test number
    496908515423
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass8,378 miles (+2,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    8,378 miles
    Test number
    916861338122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass6,049 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    6,049 miles
    Test number
    882925873725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass3,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    3,621 miles
    Test number
    107385311003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Questions about RVR 165

What vehicle is registration RVR 165 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RVR 165 on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2013. 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 RVR 165 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RVR 165 is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on RVR 165?
The MOT on RVR 165 is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RVR 165 done?
RVR 165 was recorded at 26,510 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 2,284 miles a year.
Has RVR 165 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RVR 165 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on RVR 165 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 RVR 165 find?
RVR 165 passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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