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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T107 RDSMOT history

T107 RDS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 114,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2025
Mileage
114,717 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T107 RDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T107 RDS was last recorded at 114,717 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2008: 75,227 miles, lower than 138,122 miles on 7 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
114,711 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,717 miles
  • 2023 – 112,678 miles
  • 2022 – 111,871 miles
  • 2021 – 108,301 miles
  • 2020 – 105,735 miles
  • 2019 – 105,284 miles
  • 2018 – 104,202 miles
  • 2017 – 102,562 miles
  • 2016 – 101,523 miles
  • 2015 – 100,252 miles
  • 2013 – 96,666 miles
  • 2012 – 93,437 miles
  • 2011 – 90,851 miles
  • 2010 – 86,873 miles
  • 2009 – 80,800 miles
  • 2008 – 75,227 miles
  • 2007 – 138,122 miles
  • 2006 – 63,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,717 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • General corrosion of under side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear body mounts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,717 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,717 miles
    Test number
    185009758616
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,711 miles (+2,033)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,711 miles
    Test number
    474566621814
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,678 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,678 miles
    Test number
    894106506377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,672 miles (+801)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,672 miles
    Test number
    975040785867
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,871 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,871 miles
    Test number
    507978347516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,301 miles (+2,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,301 miles
    Test number
    840151572838
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,735 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,735 miles
    Test number
    478889810096
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of under side

  8. Fail105,720 miles (+436)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,720 miles
    Test number
    344423090665
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of under side

  9. Pass105,284 miles (+1,082)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,284 miles
    Test number
    896360385918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four shock absorber lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of rear chassis
    • AdvisoryRear body mounting crossmember corroded

  10. Pass104,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,202 miles
    Test number
    353918191280
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDeteriation centre and front sections of exhaust

  11. Fail104,202 miles (+1,640)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,202 miles
    Test number
    798752994804
    • Repaired at testTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDeteriation centre and front sections of exhaust

  12. Pass102,562 miles (+1,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,562 miles
    Test number
    715401658403
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel long but not creeping
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailbox holed/corroded

  13. Pass101,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,523 miles
    Test number
    666218705915
    • AdvisoryTravel on footbrake but working correctly

  14. Fail101,523 miles (+1,271)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,523 miles
    Test number
    532979153668
    • Repaired at testBall joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryTravel on footbrake but working correctly

  15. Pass100,252 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,252 miles
    Test number
    628415026118
    • AdvisoryBoth rear body mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel joint seal slight seepage

  16. Fail100,251 miles (+338)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    801154893511
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear body mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel joint seal slight seepage

  17. Pass99,913 miles (+3,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,913 miles
    Test number
    659285885020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass96,666 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,666 miles
    Test number
    129667943227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Fail96,666 miles (+3,229)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,666 miles
    Test number
    189956043245
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailurePassenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass93,437 miles (+2,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,437 miles
    Test number
    396672742439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass90,851 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,851 miles
    Test number
    219727631291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,850 miles (+3,977)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,850 miles
    Test number
    817496431225
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass86,873 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    242212720248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail86,873 miles (+6,073)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    273692820292
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass80,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,800 miles
    Test number
    700627869175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,800 miles (+5,573)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,800 miles
    Test number
    961167969127
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail75,227 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,227 miles
    Test number
    341395458176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass75,227 miles (-62,895)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,227 miles
    Test number
    424255758130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass138,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    138,122 miles
    Test number
    844888057141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail138,122 miles (+74,390)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,122 miles
    Test number
    343205157114
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass63,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    804526356106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T107 RDS

Does T107 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T107 RDS expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T107 RDS?
The MOT on T107 RDS expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T107 RDS done?
T107 RDS was recorded at 114,717 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 2,817 miles a year.
Has T107 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T107 RDS has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T107 RDS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T107 RDS find?
T107 RDS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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