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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T203 RKRMOT history

T203 RKR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
176,653 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T203 RKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T203 RKR was last recorded at 176,653 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2017: 169,897 miles, lower than 192,337 miles on 15 Feb 2016.

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
176,319 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
334 miles
Average per year
5,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,653 miles
  • 2024 – 176,319 miles
  • 2023 – 175,943 miles
  • 2022 – 175,468 miles
  • 2021 – 174,823 miles
  • 2020 – 174,178 miles
  • 2019 – 172,629 miles
  • 2018 – 171,187 miles
  • 2017 – 169,897 miles
  • 2016 – 192,337 miles
  • 2015 – 160,374 miles
  • 2014 – 152,832 miles
  • 2013 – 145,328 miles
  • 2012 – 135,885 miles
  • 2011 – 127,715 miles
  • 2010 – 118,549 miles
  • 2009 – 108,721 miles
  • 2008 – 100,723 miles
  • 2007 – 85,861 miles
  • 2006 – 72,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,653 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Diff mounting upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal slight seepage
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear diff stabilizer

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,653 miles (+334)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    176,653 miles
    Test number
    432283128584
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Diff mounting upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal slight seepage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass176,319 miles (+376)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    176,319 miles
    Test number
    205676819343
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear diff stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,943 miles (+475)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    175,943 miles
    Test number
    948190103632
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear diff stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass175,468 miles3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    175,468 miles
    Test number
    604983545073
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail175,468 miles (+645)2 repaired3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,468 miles
    Test number
    586445513322
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass174,823 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    174,823 miles
    Test number
    291625413993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,178 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,178 miles
    Test number
    147330291442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,081 miles (+1,452)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,081 miles
    Test number
    848232846708
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass172,629 miles (+1,442)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,629 miles
    Test number
    206341697402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlight aim on lower limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low on inner edges

  10. Pass171,187 miles (+1,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    171,187 miles
    Test number
    708441313818
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass169,897 miles (-22,440)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    169,897 miles
    Test number
    623362948960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail192,337 miles (+26,424)1 failure2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,337 miles
    Test number
    113028219719
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside tractor joint slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front outriggers rusty
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corrosion
    • AdvisoryChassis generally rusty
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats
    • AdvisoryTyres perishing

  13. Pass165,913 miles (+5,539)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    165,913 miles
    Test number
    803490814865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass160,374 miles (+7,542)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    160,374 miles
    Test number
    336137845002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass152,832 miles (+7,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    152,832 miles
    Test number
    398696944000
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass145,328 miles (+9,443)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    145,328 miles
    Test number
    107409043420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,885 miles (+8,170)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    135,885 miles
    Test number
    789435522078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass127,715 miles (+9,166)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    127,715 miles
    Test number
    699595341054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    118,549 miles
    Test number
    401766840042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail118,549 miles (+9,828)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,549 miles
    Test number
    242706940024
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail108,721 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,721 miles
    Test number
    100617749025
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass108,721 miles (+7,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    108,721 miles
    Test number
    924397449094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass100,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,723 miles
    Test number
    434405568157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail100,723 miles (+14,862)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,723 miles
    Test number
    500595868127
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  25. Fail85,861 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    332695667197
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass85,861 miles (+13,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    830435567117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass72,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,341 miles
    Test number
    512888366171
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T203 RKR

Does T203 RKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T203 RKR is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T203 RKR?
The MOT on T203 RKR is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T203 RKR done?
T203 RKR was recorded at 176,653 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,390 miles a year.
Has T203 RKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T203 RKR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T203 RKR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T203 RKR find?
T203 RKR passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff mounting upper; front coil spring corroded both, and 6 more.

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