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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

T17 RUDMOT history

T17 RUD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,855 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T17 RUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T17 RUD was last recorded at 111,855 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 12,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,856 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,999 miles
Average per year
3,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,855 miles
  • 2024 – 98,856 miles
  • 2023 – 84,871 miles
  • 2022 – 84,649 miles
  • 2021 – 83,606 miles
  • 2020 – 82,681 miles
  • 2019 – 79,068 miles
  • 2018 – 76,500 miles
  • 2017 – 73,104 miles
  • 2016 – 71,279 miles
  • 2015 – 70,020 miles
  • 2014 – 68,463 miles
  • 2013 – 65,870 miles
  • 2012 – 62,846 miles
  • 2011 – 59,714 miles
  • 2010 – 55,719 miles
  • 2009 – 50,272 miles
  • 2008 – 44,389 miles
  • 2007 – 37,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,855 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,855 miles (+12,999)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,855 miles
    Test number
    170140073034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,856 miles (+13,985)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,856 miles
    Test number
    546994139158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,871 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,871 miles
    Test number
    492895742947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,649 miles (+1,043)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,649 miles
    Test number
    412128001892
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,606 miles (+925)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,606 miles
    Test number
    887706580283
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower and upper (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower and upper (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,681 miles (+3,613)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,681 miles
    Test number
    279201372065
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass79,068 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,068 miles
    Test number
    309064016597
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail79,068 miles (+2,568)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,068 miles
    Test number
    247549660456
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass76,500 miles (+3,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    514342668232
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass73,104 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,104 miles
    Test number
    513427640673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,279 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    229937338589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail71,278 miles (+1,258)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,278 miles
    Test number
    703658078301
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass70,020 miles (+1,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,020 miles
    Test number
    688376805100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass68,463 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,463 miles
    Test number
    716350004189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,870 miles
    Test number
    447975713166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,870 miles (+3,024)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,870 miles
    Test number
    798614113103
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass62,846 miles (+3,132)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,846 miles
    Test number
    179591812124
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSteering box sector shaft oil seal leaking

  18. Pass59,714 miles (+3,995)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,714 miles
    Test number
    876366111122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePower steering box leaking slightly

  19. Pass55,719 miles (+5,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,719 miles
    Test number
    232803210438
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass50,272 miles (+5,883)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,272 miles
    Test number
    430978109144
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/S swivel pin housing has slight leak

  21. Pass44,389 miles (+7,323)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    724037518124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,066 miles
    Test number
    671065757066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T17 RUD

Does T17 RUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T17 RUD is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T17 RUD?
The MOT on T17 RUD is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T17 RUD done?
T17 RUD was recorded at 111,855 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 3,979 miles a year.
Has T17 RUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T17 RUD has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T17 RUD 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 T17 RUD find?
T17 RUD passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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