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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T102 RDSMOT history

T102 RDS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2024
Mileage
147,976 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T102 RDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T102 RDS was last recorded at 147,976 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 3,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2008: 88,013 miles, lower than 757,046 miles on 20 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,815 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,161 miles
Average per year
4,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,976 miles
  • 2022 – 144,815 miles
  • 2020 – 137,277 miles
  • 2019 – 132,272 miles
  • 2018 – 126,826 miles
  • 2017 – 121,671 miles
  • 2016 – 117,058 miles
  • 2013 – 115,235 miles
  • 2012 – 109,548 miles
  • 2011 – 105,198 miles
  • 2010 – 101,616 miles
  • 2009 – 96,335 miles
  • 2008 – 88,013 miles
  • 2007 – 757,046 miles
  • 2006 – 65,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,976 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pin sticking out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,976 miles (+3,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    147,976 miles
    Test number
    627379140669
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,815 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,815 miles
    Test number
    266022727934
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,813 miles (+7,536)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,813 miles
    Test number
    740205808639
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeak around handbrake drum

  4. Pass137,277 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,277 miles
    Test number
    722150363283
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail137,234 miles (+4,962)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,234 miles
    Test number
    801106531300
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box nut not tight (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass132,272 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,272 miles
    Test number
    297174026844
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pin sticking out (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Fail132,271 miles (+5,445)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,271 miles
    Test number
    103206678254
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box pitman arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pin sticking out (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass126,826 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,826 miles
    Test number
    920725925049
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail126,693 miles (+5,022)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,693 miles
    Test number
    263815074260
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass121,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,671 miles
    Test number
    967698224773
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail121,671 miles (+4,613)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,671 miles
    Test number
    606743989125
    • FailureCentral Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper Pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper Pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass117,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,058 miles
    Test number
    500129743908
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Coated in sealer (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail117,052 miles (+1,817)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,052 miles
    Test number
    933527916850
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Coated in sealer (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass115,235 miles (+5,687)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    115,235 miles
    Test number
    517162293190
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass109,548 miles (+4,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,548 miles
    Test number
    355338252181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass105,198 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    105,198 miles
    Test number
    459571281118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,192 miles (+3,576)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,192 miles
    Test number
    355278871170
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

  18. Pass101,616 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    101,616 miles
    Test number
    250163370423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail101,612 miles (+5,277)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,612 miles
    Test number
    281152170137
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass96,335 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    96,335 miles
    Test number
    481245279118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,330 miles (+8,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    764784379135
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass88,013 miles (-669,033)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    88,013 miles
    Test number
    400571778100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass757,046 miles (+691,866)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    757,046 miles
    Test number
    683841277110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,180 miles
    Test number
    312222676117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,180 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,180 miles
    Test number
    244087866124
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T102 RDS

Does T102 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T102 RDS expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T102 RDS?
The MOT on T102 RDS expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T102 RDS done?
T102 RDS was recorded at 147,976 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 4,818 miles a year.
Has T102 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T102 RDS has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T102 RDS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T102 RDS find?
T102 RDS passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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