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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T203 RFFMOT history

T203 RFF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,284 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T203 RFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T203 RFF was last recorded at 95,284 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,859 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,425 miles
Average per year
1,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,284 miles
  • 2025 – 93,859 miles
  • 2024 – 93,449 miles
  • 2023 – 92,242 miles
  • 2022 – 91,452 miles
  • 2021 – 89,875 miles
  • 2020 – 88,377 miles
  • 2019 – 86,000 miles
  • 2017 – 82,576 miles
  • 2016 – 80,591 miles
  • 2015 – 78,073 miles
  • 2014 – 75,723 miles
  • 2013 – 68,759 miles
  • 2012 – 65,409 miles
  • 2011 – 64,848 miles
  • 2010 – 63,948 miles
  • 2009 – 62,835 miles
  • 2008 – 60,874 miles
  • 2007 – 59,762 miles
  • 2006 – 57,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,284 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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,284 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,284 miles
    Test number
    563061535529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,859 miles (+410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,859 miles
    Test number
    766199630771
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear 'A' frame ball joint.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat axle mounting bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat axle mounting bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass93,449 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,449 miles
    Test number
    543306503371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,242 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,242 miles
    Test number
    710741190646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,452 miles (+1,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,452 miles
    Test number
    562253902983
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,875 miles (+1,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,875 miles
    Test number
    100776645417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass88,377 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    315833641624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,000 miles (+3,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,000 miles
    Test number
    629802835407
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryFootbrake only just passed its efficiency test
    • AdvisoryOffside ball seal leaking

  9. Pass82,576 miles (+1,985)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,576 miles
    Test number
    446134947060
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front outriggers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNoise from offside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside front panhard bar bush worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside drag link end

  10. Pass80,591 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,591 miles
    Test number
    385181752840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,073 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,073 miles
    Test number
    743757148475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,723 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,723 miles
    Test number
    227246834354
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail757,236 miles (+688,477)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    757,236 miles
    Test number
    556566234387
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass68,759 miles (+3,350)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,759 miles
    Test number
    808726363227
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass65,409 miles (+561)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,409 miles
    Test number
    558628972291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteCorrosion developing to exhaust system and mountings
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear offside wing bracket corroded and damaged
    • NoteSlight play in front o/s axle panhard rod bush.

  16. Pass64,848 miles (+900)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,848 miles
    Test number
    225039161274
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.
    • NoteGeneralunderbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components.
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass63,948 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,948 miles
    Test number
    324602570292
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  18. Fail63,948 miles (+1,113)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,948 miles
    Test number
    233861970225
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  19. Pass62,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    551152149139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,835 miles (+1,961)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    973040549131
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass60,874 miles (+1,112)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,874 miles
    Test number
    241148058476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass59,762 miles (+1,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,762 miles
    Test number
    390982167193
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass57,812 miles9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,812 miles
    Test number
    511252756107
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion developing to chassis sections.
    • NoteRear brake pipe has corrosion developing.
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T203 RFF

Does T203 RFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T203 RFF is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T203 RFF?
The MOT on T203 RFF is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T203 RFF done?
T203 RFF was recorded at 95,284 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 1,897 miles a year.
Has T203 RFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T203 RFF has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on T203 RFF 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 T203 RFF find?
T203 RFF passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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