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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T324 RBCMOT history

T324 RBC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 168,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
168,551 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T324 RBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T324 RBC was last recorded at 168,551 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,698 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
853 miles
Average per year
4,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,551 miles
  • 2025 – 167,698 miles
  • 2024 – 166,879 miles
  • 2023 – 165,137 miles
  • 2022 – 163,721 miles
  • 2021 – 161,935 miles
  • 2020 – 160,308 miles
  • 2019 – 158,616 miles
  • 2018 – 156,201 miles
  • 2017 – 153,302 miles
  • 2016 – 148,677 miles
  • 2015 – 144,424 miles
  • 2014 – 140,287 miles
  • 2013 – 134,517 miles
  • 2012 – 128,160 miles
  • 2011 – 120,752 miles
  • 2010 – 113,746 miles
  • 2009 – 105,815 miles
  • 2008 – 95,441 miles
  • 2007 – 84,893 miles
  • 2006 – 75,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger holed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe holed

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

35 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,551 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    168,551 miles
    Test number
    614502455804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger holed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe holed

  2. Fail168,551 miles (+853)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,551 miles
    Test number
    944185974476
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger holed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe holed

  3. Pass167,698 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    167,698 miles
    Test number
    971053536531
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  4. Fail167,696 miles (+817)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,696 miles
    Test number
    111433995563
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps light very dim (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  5. Pass166,879 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    166,879 miles
    Test number
    716971956331
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail166,874 miles (+1,737)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,874 miles
    Test number
    410176307968
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated leak from rear axle (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass165,137 miles (+1,416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    165,137 miles
    Test number
    305949569491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass163,721 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    163,721 miles
    Test number
    302466756999
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint has slight lift/play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine

  9. Fail163,720 miles (+1,785)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,720 miles
    Test number
    713476300474
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joing boot on axle ball joint split/missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint has slight lift/play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine

  10. Pass161,935 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    161,935 miles
    Test number
    199128483809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail161,935 miles (+1,627)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,935 miles
    Test number
    326635098011
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective Leaking air (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass160,308 miles (+1,692)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,308 miles
    Test number
    897674460612
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Pass158,616 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    158,616 miles
    Test number
    792264193704
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in under seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Border line (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Border line (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Indicator lens has condensation in side
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail158,616 miles (+2,415)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,616 miles
    Test number
    407339129990
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in under seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Border line (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Border line (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Indicator lens has condensation in side
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass156,201 miles (+2,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    156,201 miles
    Test number
    819004404820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass153,302 miles (+4,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    153,302 miles
    Test number
    982201538039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass148,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    148,677 miles
    Test number
    980800139222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Fail148,677 miles (+4,253)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,677 miles
    Test number
    206881349052
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass144,424 miles (+4,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    144,424 miles
    Test number
    945941045638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear centre upper wish bone ball dust cover has slight deterioration

  20. Pass140,287 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    140,287 miles
    Test number
    215506924213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail140,287 miles3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,287 miles
    Test number
    547376024293
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    805542443236
    • 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)

  23. Fail134,517 miles (+6,357)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,517 miles
    Test number
    306349433245
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  24. Pass128,160 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,160 miles
    Test number
    779111052243
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe greesed

  25. Fail128,160 miles (+7,408)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,160 miles
    Test number
    816677842241
    • FailureBrake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureCentre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe greesed

  26. Pass120,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,752 miles
    Test number
    965759841286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail120,752 miles (+7,006)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,752 miles
    Test number
    328468741289
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass113,746 miles (+7,931)2 dangerous4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    113,746 miles
    Test number
    552145340287
    • DangerousO\s\r seat belt cut but due to not forward facing seat not a testable item
    • DangerousRear seat bases insecure but not testable item
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split but clearing windscreen ok
    • NoteN\s\r brake disc badly pitted
    • NoteO\s\f tyre slightly worn on inner edge [block tread]

  29. Pass105,815 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    105,815 miles
    Test number
    503986249284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail105,814 miles (+10,373)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,814 miles
    Test number
    694645249201
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass95,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    95,441 miles
    Test number
    142938048289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail95,441 miles (+10,548)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,441 miles
    Test number
    240168048258
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  33. Pass84,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,893 miles
    Test number
    462987447290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail84,892 miles (+9,007)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,892 miles
    Test number
    864567047230
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  35. Pass75,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    75,885 miles
    Test number
    122629446299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T324 RBC

Does T324 RBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T324 RBC is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T324 RBC?
The MOT on T324 RBC is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T324 RBC done?
T324 RBC was recorded at 168,551 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 4,642 miles a year.
Has T324 RBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T324 RBC has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T324 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 T324 RBC find?
T324 RBC passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger holed; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger holed; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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