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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

T10 RJLMOT history

T10 RJL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
137,945 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T10 RJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T10 RJL was last recorded at 137,945 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2015: 107,594 miles, lower than 110,568 miles on 6 Jun 2014.

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
137,185 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
760 miles
Average per year
4,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,945 miles
  • 2025 – 137,185 miles
  • 2024 – 135,527 miles
  • 2023 – 132,764 miles
  • 2022 – 131,904 miles
  • 2021 – 131,607 miles
  • 2020 – 130,993 miles
  • 2019 – 129,407 miles
  • 2018 – 126,754 miles
  • 2017 – 122,140 miles
  • 2016 – 117,810 miles
  • 2015 – 107,594 miles
  • 2014 – 110,568 miles
  • 2013 – 102,893 miles
  • 2012 – 96,046 miles
  • 2011 – 85,061 miles
  • 2010 – 75,740 miles
  • 2008 – 63,416 miles
  • 2007 – 52,957 miles
  • 2006 – 43,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,945 miles
  • AdvisoryFront both front swivel housings have slight oil leak.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear both rear bump stops missing.
  • AdvisoryRear rear crossmember corroded.
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are cracked/perished on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,945 miles (+760)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    137,945 miles
    Test number
    549137486386
    • AdvisoryFront both front swivel housings have slight oil leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear bump stops missing.
    • AdvisoryRear rear crossmember corroded.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are cracked/perished on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass137,185 miles (+1,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,185 miles
    Test number
    505533971352
    • AdvisoryFront both front swivel housings leaking grease.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged shroud missing, but functions as it should. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear axle bump stops missing.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all for tyres have cracking/perishing to sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass135,527 miles (+2,763)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,527 miles
    Test number
    766439273959
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering bar track rod end boot deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front axle swivel housings leaking grease.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracking/perishing in sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass132,764 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,764 miles
    Test number
    141415443472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,762 miles (+858)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,762 miles
    Test number
    980666555963
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively thin corroded and narrow banding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass131,904 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,904 miles
    Test number
    697026639895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,607 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,607 miles
    Test number
    355818922265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,993 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,993 miles
    Test number
    850068904150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,407 miles (+2,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,407 miles
    Test number
    140981201624
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass126,754 miles (+4,614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,754 miles
    Test number
    861091879841
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass122,140 miles (+4,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    122,140 miles
    Test number
    315144894003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass117,810 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,810 miles
    Test number
    461534683419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,666 miles (+10,072)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,666 miles
    Test number
    662949702577
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass107,594 miles (-2,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,594 miles
    Test number
    988298145040
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass110,568 miles (+57)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,568 miles
    Test number
    736397154199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail110,511 miles (+7,618)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,511 miles
    Test number
    739396054107
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass102,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,893 miles
    Test number
    647173023166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,893 miles (+6,847)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,893 miles
    Test number
    885703723173
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  19. Pass96,046 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    96,046 miles
    Test number
    875435542061
    • NotePower stering feels rough

  20. Fail96,046 miles (+10,985)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,046 miles
    Test number
    375255942040
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • NotePower stering feels rough

  21. Pass85,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,061 miles
    Test number
    298975921066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail85,054 miles (+9,314)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,054 miles
    Test number
    769535821008
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass75,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,740 miles
    Test number
    661478010027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail75,733 miles (+12,317)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,733 miles
    Test number
    140988110402
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass63,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    63,416 miles
    Test number
    453246018478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail63,435 miles (+10,478)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,435 miles
    Test number
    300526618357
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass52,957 miles (+9,051)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,957 miles
    Test number
    963726507379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,906 miles
    Test number
    684129796279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T10 RJL

Does T10 RJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T10 RJL is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T10 RJL?
The MOT on T10 RJL is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T10 RJL done?
T10 RJL was recorded at 137,945 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,715 miles a year.
Has T10 RJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T10 RJL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T10 RJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T10 RJL find?
T10 RJL passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front both front swivel housings have slight oil leak.; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks corroded., and 3 more.

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