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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T329 RBCMOT history

T329 RBC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 243,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
243,250 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T329 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 valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T329 RBC was last recorded at 243,250 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 4,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,872 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,378 miles
Average per year
5,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 243,250 miles
  • 2024 – 238,872 miles
  • 2023 – 235,191 miles
  • 2022 – 230,514 miles
  • 2021 – 225,017 miles
  • 2020 – 222,002 miles
  • 2019 – 218,926 miles
  • 2018 – 212,578 miles
  • 2017 – 208,056 miles
  • 2016 – 203,337 miles
  • 2015 – 199,209 miles
  • 2014 – 197,991 miles
  • 2013 – 195,431 miles
  • 2012 – 191,649 miles
  • 2011 – 185,544 miles
  • 2010 – 175,178 miles
  • 2009 – 164,267 miles
  • 2008 – 153,890 miles
  • 2007 – 141,292 miles
  • 2006 – 131,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,250 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,250 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    243,250 miles
    Test number
    748589491764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass238,872 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    238,872 miles
    Test number
    834713801869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass235,191 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    235,191 miles
    Test number
    978174151506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass230,514 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    230,514 miles
    Test number
    797136877427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass225,017 miles (+3,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    225,017 miles
    Test number
    986861337371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass222,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    222,002 miles
    Test number
    972555913321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail222,002 miles (+3,076)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,002 miles
    Test number
    919423458560
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  8. Pass218,926 miles (+6,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    218,926 miles
    Test number
    876045481191
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass212,578 miles (+4,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    212,578 miles
    Test number
    792584596618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel ball has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft has slight oil leak

  10. Pass208,056 miles (+4,719)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    208,056 miles
    Test number
    280796408408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass203,337 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    203,337 miles
    Test number
    259259815787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass199,209 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    199,209 miles
    Test number
    361142104792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail199,190 miles (+1,199)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,190 miles
    Test number
    594860648996
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass197,991 miles (+2,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    197,991 miles
    Test number
    936820914369
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass195,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    195,431 miles
    Test number
    288581513395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail195,431 miles (+3,782)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,431 miles
    Test number
    195860813306
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass191,649 miles (+6,105)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    191,649 miles
    Test number
    889712612369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass185,544 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    185,544 miles
    Test number
    386782511348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail185,098 miles (+9,920)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,098 miles
    Test number
    108168191061
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Pass175,178 miles (+10,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    175,178 miles
    Test number
    770662200161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass164,267 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    164,267 miles
    Test number
    652680099027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail164,267 miles (+10,377)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,267 miles
    Test number
    862020299060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass153,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    153,890 miles
    Test number
    853260918107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail153,890 miles (+12,598)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,890 miles
    Test number
    933088008128
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass141,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    141,292 miles
    Test number
    583253307112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail141,292 miles (+9,664)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,292 miles
    Test number
    471061807154
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass131,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    131,628 miles
    Test number
    142134396076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail131,628 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,628 miles
    Test number
    604674496062
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T329 RBC

Does T329 RBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T329 RBC is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T329 RBC?
The MOT on T329 RBC is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T329 RBC done?
T329 RBC was recorded at 243,250 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,697 miles a year.
Has T329 RBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T329 RBC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T329 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 T329 RBC find?
T329 RBC passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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