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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

RYL 289MOT history

RYL 289 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 146,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

RYL 289 green 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,571 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RYL 289
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RYL 289 was last recorded at 146,571 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,504 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
3,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,571 miles
  • 2025 – 146,256 miles
  • 2024 – 145,591 miles
  • 2023 – 144,778 miles
  • 2022 – 140,428 miles
  • 2021 – 134,784 miles
  • 2020 – 131,057 miles
  • 2019 – 128,566 miles
  • 2018 – 126,479 miles
  • 2017 – 121,971 miles
  • 2016 – 118,162 miles
  • 2015 – 113,794 miles
  • 2014 – 112,539 miles
  • 2013 – 112,482 miles
  • 2012 – 112,080 miles
  • 2011 – 111,362 miles
  • 2010 – 110,176 miles
  • 2009 – 107,051 miles
  • 2008 – 97,451 miles
  • 2007 – 89,398 miles
  • 2006 – 83,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,571 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE CORRODED

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front tyres slightly rubbing on suspension arm on full lock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

33 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,571 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,571 miles
    Test number
    874723046399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE CORRODED

  2. Fail146,571 miles (+67)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,571 miles
    Test number
    196307385154
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE CORRODED

  3. Fail146,504 miles (+248)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,504 miles
    Test number
    171013046913
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,256 miles
    Test number
    910227413551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,256 miles (+665)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,256 miles
    Test number
    668483750755
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,591 miles
    Test number
    644850935152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,591 miles (+813)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,591 miles
    Test number
    818863823935
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass144,778 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,778 miles
    Test number
    362463950196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,428 miles (+5,644)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,428 miles
    Test number
    217131334672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass134,784 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,784 miles
    Test number
    497242044194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,057 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,057 miles
    Test number
    494112874721
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly rubbing on suspension arm on full lock
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail131,056 miles (+2,490)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,056 miles
    Test number
    443208323591
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly rubbing on suspension arm on full lock
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass128,566 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,566 miles
    Test number
    142242893041
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail128,565 miles (+2,086)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,565 miles
    Test number
    159403196174
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass126,479 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,479 miles
    Test number
    589662062130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,971 miles (+3,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,971 miles
    Test number
    901352690160
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass118,162 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,162 miles
    Test number
    594857469582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Fail118,078 miles (+4,284)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,078 miles
    Test number
    618802105515
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass113,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,794 miles
    Test number
    855864365037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,794 miles (+1,255)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,794 miles
    Test number
    166113665038
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass112,539 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,539 miles
    Test number
    588143514166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,482 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,482 miles
    Test number
    585330023184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail112,475 miles (+395)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,475 miles
    Test number
    979115213176
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

  24. Pass112,080 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    985837612108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak from rocker area

  25. Fail112,080 miles (+718)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    348795012188
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  26. Pass111,362 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    111,362 miles
    Test number
    757695101100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass110,176 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    110,176 miles
    Test number
    202814300437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail110,168 miles (+3,117)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,168 miles
    Test number
    221843400408
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass107,051 miles (+9,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    107,051 miles
    Test number
    553007119180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass97,451 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    97,451 miles
    Test number
    514702728161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass89,398 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    89,398 miles
    Test number
    262715937495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail89,291 miles (+6,062)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,291 miles
    Test number
    943990837152
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  33. Pass83,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    83,229 miles
    Test number
    233211936109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RYL 289

What vehicle is registration RYL 289 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RYL 289 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Dec 1997. 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 RYL 289 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RYL 289 is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on RYL 289?
The MOT on RYL 289 is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RYL 289 done?
RYL 289 was recorded at 146,571 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,187 miles a year.
Has RYL 289 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RYL 289 has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on RYL 289 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 RYL 289 find?
RYL 289 passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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