
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T328 RBCMOT history
T328 RBC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 177,021 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 177,021 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,712 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T328 RBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T328 RBC was last recorded at 177,021 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 176,702 miles · 15 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 319 miles
- Average per year
- 5,712 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 177,021 miles
- 2024 – 176,702 miles
- 2022 – 174,647 miles
- 2021 – 169,482 miles
- 2020 – 167,349 miles
- 2019 – 166,612 miles
- 2018 – 166,516 miles
- 2017 – 162,844 miles
- 2016 – 155,053 miles
- 2015 – 155,025 miles
- 2014 – 154,070 miles
- 2013 – 150,923 miles
- 2012 – 145,945 miles
- 2011 – 132,638 miles
- 2010 – 118,620 miles
- 2009 – 103,677 miles
- 2008 – 90,313 miles
- 2007 – 77,319 miles
- 2005 – 64,046 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,021 miles (+319)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 177,021 miles
- Test number
- 462579327085
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass176,702 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 176,702 miles
- Test number
- 571628628469
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail176,702 miles (+2,055)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,702 miles
- Test number
- 611900234084
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching trailing arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose, has security pin to stop detachment (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching trailing arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass174,647 miles (+19)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 174,647 miles
- Test number
- 882489336906
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear rear axle top stay ball joint boot split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and holed rear chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail174,628 miles (+5,146)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,628 miles
- Test number
- 139169955624
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track arm (2.1.3 (g) (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 track arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear plate partially blocked by ladder (0.1 (d))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear rear axle top stay ball joint boot split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and holed rear chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryNo flash for main beam or tell tale main only works when headlights are on
Pass169,482 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 169,482 miles
- Test number
- 764233124244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,479 miles (+2,130)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,479 miles
- Test number
- 708236790527
- MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Pass167,349 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 167,349 miles
- Test number
- 891748378926
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Fail167,343 miles (+731)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,343 miles
- Test number
- 402404691190
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box weld cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Coolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,612 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 166,612 miles
- Test number
- 622192612463
- AdvisoryFront hub swivels have slight oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket insecure
Fail166,612 miles (+96)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,612 miles
- Test number
- 864953607798
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront hub swivels have slight oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket insecure
Pass166,516 miles (+3,672)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 166,516 miles
- Test number
- 817882663393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,844 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 162,844 miles
- Test number
- 363354660747
- AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joint have oil leaks
Fail162,844 miles (+7,791)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,844 miles
- Test number
- 344915233189
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joint have oil leaks
Pass155,053 miles (+12)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 155,053 miles
- Test number
- 692325144877
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail155,041 miles (+16)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,041 miles
- Test number
- 118659021173
- FailureEmissions not tested oil light flashing on and off , diesel leaking from 3 injectors (7.4.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front leaking grease / oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front leaking grease / oil
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass155,025 miles (+955)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 155,025 miles
- Test number
- 247414495011
- NoteBoth front hubs leaking grease
Pass154,070 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 154,070 miles
- Test number
- 979713664044
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
- AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail154,070 miles (+3,147)7 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,070 miles
- Test number
- 167742164017
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
- AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass150,923 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 150,923 miles
- Test number
- 857272333008
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail150,923 miles (+4,978)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,923 miles
- Test number
- 517702433019
- FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass145,945 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 145,945 miles
- Test number
- 246644722007
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail145,938 miles (+13,300)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,938 miles
- Test number
- 177997512060
- FailureNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,638 miles (+14,018)2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 132,638 miles
- Test number
- 188778711411
- 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)
- NoteBoth seat belt stalk surrounds missing
- NoteOffside seat belt webbing frayed
- NoteOil leak
- NoteParking brake travel long
- NotePlay in nearside front hub
- NotePlay in rear axle beam foward mounting bushes
- NoteRear brake pads worn
Pass118,620 miles (+14,943)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 118,620 miles
- Test number
- 880589210034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
Pass103,677 miles (+13,364)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 103,677 miles
- Test number
- 881251929067
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteSite dirt on underside of vehicle
Fail90,313 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,313 miles
- Test number
- 263821328045
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass90,313 miles (+12,994)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 90,313 miles
- Test number
- 330211628091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,319 miles (+13,273)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 77,319 miles
- Test number
- 754647217058
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteDamage to nearside rear tyre sidewall
Pass64,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 64,046 miles
- Test number
- 380534385265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,046 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,046 miles
- Test number
- 901360285200
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Questions about T328 RBC
- Does T328 RBC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T328 RBC expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T328 RBC?
- The MOT on T328 RBC expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T328 RBC done?
- T328 RBC was recorded at 177,021 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 5,712 miles a year.
- Has T328 RBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T328 RBC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T328 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 T328 RBC find?
- T328 RBC passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has surface corrosion.
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