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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T316 RBCMOT history

T316 RBC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 228,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
228,491 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T316 RBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T316 RBC was last recorded at 228,491 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,843 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,648 miles
Average per year
6,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 228,491 miles
  • 2024 – 225,843 miles
  • 2023 – 222,686 miles
  • 2021 – 215,606 miles
  • 2020 – 213,884 miles
  • 2019 – 210,876 miles
  • 2017 – 199,720 miles
  • 2016 – 195,610 miles
  • 2015 – 185,584 miles
  • 2014 – 182,331 miles
  • 2013 – 177,602 miles
  • 2012 – 167,516 miles
  • 2011 – 155,299 miles
  • 2010 – 140,802 miles
  • 2009 – 127,141 miles
  • 2008 – 122,284 miles
  • 2007 – 118,784 miles
  • 2006 – 111,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,491 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))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.

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,491 miles (+2,648)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    228,491 miles
    Test number
    856067366496
    • MinorNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass225,843 miles (+3,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    225,843 miles
    Test number
    292776611164
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass222,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    222,686 miles
    Test number
    865357662419
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Fail222,686 miles (+7,080)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,686 miles
    Test number
    383357564361
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass215,606 miles (+1,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    215,606 miles
    Test number
    906062618501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass213,884 miles (+3,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    213,884 miles
    Test number
    826706989511
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPossible injector leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body wax oiled

  7. Pass210,876 miles (+11,156)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    210,876 miles
    Test number
    976328245660
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery box corroded

  8. Pass199,720 miles (+4,110)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    199,720 miles
    Test number
    796984593947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass195,610 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    195,610 miles
    Test number
    571942421731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail195,587 miles (+10,003)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,587 miles
    Test number
    594632573196
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass185,584 miles (+3,253)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    185,584 miles
    Test number
    245770585458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass182,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    182,331 miles
    Test number
    928851704170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail182,331 miles (+4,729)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,331 miles
    Test number
    876651004173
    • DangerousOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass177,602 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    177,602 miles
    Test number
    198260623102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail177,493 miles (+9,977)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,493 miles
    Test number
    226856713192
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass167,516 miles (+34)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    167,516 miles
    Test number
    728193622110
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre seat and seat belt removed at time of test

  17. Fail167,482 miles (+12,183)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,482 miles
    Test number
    616181022137
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass155,299 miles (+14,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    155,299 miles
    Test number
    485266821176
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass140,802 miles (+13,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    140,802 miles
    Test number
    860211620110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass127,141 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    127,141 miles
    Test number
    723861119167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass122,284 miles (+3,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    122,284 miles
    Test number
    202338708425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass118,784 miles (+7,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    118,784 miles
    Test number
    401978007147
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass111,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    371554886126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T316 RBC

Does T316 RBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T316 RBC is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T316 RBC?
The MOT on T316 RBC is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T316 RBC done?
T316 RBC was recorded at 228,491 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,038 miles a year.
Has T316 RBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T316 RBC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T316 RBC 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 T316 RBC find?
T316 RBC passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside outer drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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