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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

T300 RARMOT history

T300 RAR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 156,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,312 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T300 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T300 RAR was last recorded at 156,312 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2010: 99,345 miles, lower than 877,366 miles on 21 Apr 2009.

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
155,170 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,142 miles
Average per year
4,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,312 miles
  • 2025 – 155,170 miles
  • 2024 – 150,405 miles
  • 2022 – 149,063 miles
  • 2021 – 147,369 miles
  • 2020 – 145,642 miles
  • 2019 – 143,686 miles
  • 2018 – 141,348 miles
  • 2017 – 139,257 miles
  • 2016 – 137,336 miles
  • 2015 – 133,864 miles
  • 2014 – 129,847 miles
  • 2013 – 126,927 miles
  • 2012 – 120,783 miles
  • 2011 – 113,572 miles
  • 2010 – 99,347 miles
  • 2009 – 877,366 miles
  • 2008 – 77,260 miles
  • 2007 – 62,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,312 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear bump stop missing

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Door catch damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,312 miles (+1,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,312 miles
    Test number
    616596508718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stop missing

  2. Pass155,170 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    155,170 miles
    Test number
    233249877342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn also slight oil leak at housing seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail155,170 miles (+4,765)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,170 miles
    Test number
    194933249293
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn also slight oil leak at housing seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass150,405 miles (+10)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,405 miles
    Test number
    934196538769
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle tie bar ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Door catch damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Door catch damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail150,395 miles (+1,332)7 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,395 miles
    Test number
    580065843751
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components (6.1.6 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle tie bar ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Door catch damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Door catch damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass149,063 miles (+41)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    149,063 miles
    Test number
    469105312706
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper has slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail149,022 miles (+1,653)1 dangerous12 major4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,022 miles
    Test number
    643930859304
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drag link insecure at chassis (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper has slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass147,369 miles (+1,727)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,369 miles
    Test number
    932989689245
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass145,642 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,642 miles
    Test number
    948870615350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,686 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,686 miles
    Test number
    204164932225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    141,348 miles
    Test number
    928451114520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,348 miles (+2,091)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,348 miles
    Test number
    472523597927
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  13. Pass139,257 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    139,257 miles
    Test number
    154376465643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    137,336 miles
    Test number
    610312678828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail137,336 miles (+3,472)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,336 miles
    Test number
    366663335366
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass133,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,864 miles
    Test number
    883895820528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,864 miles (+4,017)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,864 miles
    Test number
    503124323753
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Fuel hose excessively damaged to filler neck (7.2.2)

  18. Pass129,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    129,847 miles
    Test number
    309280794435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail129,847 miles (+2,920)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,847 miles
    Test number
    235779984273
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass126,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    126,927 miles
    Test number
    878701193248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail126,927 miles (+6,144)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,927 miles
    Test number
    507010493236
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass120,783 miles (+7,211)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    120,783 miles
    Test number
    626772222367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass113,572 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    113,572 miles
    Test number
    278323311396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass110,416 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,416 miles
    Test number
    836738391051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail109,919 miles (+10,572)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,919 miles
    Test number
    997542781039
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass99,347 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    99,347 miles
    Test number
    493691510129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail99,345 miles (-778,021)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,345 miles
    Test number
    142060210190
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBonnet catch faulty

  28. Pass877,366 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    877,366 miles
    Test number
    672191719137
    • NoteSteering box oil leak

  29. Fail877,366 miles (+800,106)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    877,366 miles
    Test number
    272870119401
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteSteering box oil leak

  30. Pass77,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,260 miles
    Test number
    371685318116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail77,260 miles (+14,387)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,260 miles
    Test number
    822728308161
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

  32. Pass62,873 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,873 miles
    Test number
    264515397062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail62,426 miles9 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,426 miles
    Test number
    294756687079
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/sf mirror cracked
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteSlight wear on steering damper bush

Questions about T300 RAR

Does T300 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T300 RAR is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T300 RAR?
The MOT on T300 RAR is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T300 RAR done?
T300 RAR was recorded at 156,312 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,803 miles a year.
Has T300 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T300 RAR has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T300 RAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T300 RAR find?
T300 RAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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