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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

RYT 301MOT history

RYT 301 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 58,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

RYT 301 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 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,172 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RYT 301
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RYT 301 was last recorded at 58,172 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,333 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
839 miles
Average per year
2,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,172 miles
  • 2025 – 57,333 miles
  • 2024 – 56,485 miles
  • 2023 – 55,679 miles
  • 2022 – 55,521 miles
  • 2021 – 54,167 miles
  • 2020 – 53,491 miles
  • 2019 – 51,892 miles
  • 2018 – 50,013 miles
  • 2017 – 48,496 miles
  • 2016 – 46,941 miles
  • 2015 – 44,795 miles
  • 2014 – 37,752 miles
  • 2013 – 31,022 miles
  • 2012 – 29,809 miles
  • 2011 – 27,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,172 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease or wax oil (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm axle bushes all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Both front hubs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,172 miles (+839)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,172 miles
    Test number
    181198284194
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease or wax oil (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm axle bushes all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass57,333 miles (+13)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    197124082736
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail57,320 miles (+835)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,320 miles
    Test number
    567201028663
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,485 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,485 miles
    Test number
    657419245766
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under sill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  5. Fail56,485 miles (+806)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,485 miles
    Test number
    535969869653
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under sill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  6. Pass55,679 miles (+158)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,679 miles
    Test number
    503788647460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,521 miles (+1,354)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,521 miles
    Test number
    916317835638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,167 miles (+676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,167 miles
    Test number
    512353659261
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  9. Pass53,491 miles (+1,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,491 miles
    Test number
    788783173918
    • AdvisoryChassis & brake pipe covered in wax oil

  10. Pass51,892 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,892 miles
    Test number
    326633479106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,013 miles (+1,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,013 miles
    Test number
    360986846424
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass48,496 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,496 miles
    Test number
    935526136398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,488 miles (+1,547)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,488 miles
    Test number
    372766201938
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass46,941 miles (+2,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,941 miles
    Test number
    990610776584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass44,795 miles (+7,043)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,795 miles
    Test number
    986220815214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,752 miles (+6,730)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,752 miles
    Test number
    396787904247
    • NoteAll tyres perishing in tread
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

  17. Pass31,022 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,022 miles
    Test number
    998380413230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,809 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,809 miles
    Test number
    759877922260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,108 miles
    Test number
    826203341193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RYT 301

What vehicle is registration RYT 301 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RYT 301 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2008. 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 RYT 301 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RYT 301 is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on RYT 301?
The MOT on RYT 301 is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RYT 301 done?
RYT 301 was recorded at 58,172 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,028 miles a year.
Has RYT 301 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RYT 301 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on RYT 301 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 RYT 301 find?
RYT 301 passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease or wax oil, and 6 more.

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