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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T38 RFBMOT history

T38 RFB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2025
Mileage
178,348 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 RFB
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 RFB was last recorded at 178,348 miles on 16 Mar 2024, 1,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,791 miles · 5 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,557 miles
Average per year
6,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,348 miles
  • 2022 – 176,791 miles
  • 2021 – 176,689 miles
  • 2017 – 173,065 miles
  • 2016 – 162,279 miles
  • 2015 – 153,786 miles
  • 2014 – 142,895 miles
  • 2013 – 135,564 miles
  • 2012 – 125,487 miles
  • 2011 – 117,139 miles
  • 2010 – 106,788 miles
  • 2009 – 97,417 miles
  • 2008 – 83,682 miles
  • 2007 – 73,723 miles
  • 2006 – 62,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,348 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside rear outrigger corroded to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak - rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,348 miles (+1,557)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    178,348 miles
    Test number
    987816639391
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass176,791 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,791 miles
    Test number
    412221930657
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass176,689 miles (+3,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    176,689 miles
    Test number
    692719013675
    • AdvisorySurface corrodion on chassis

  4. Pass173,065 miles (+387)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    173,065 miles
    Test number
    291004619253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outrigger corroded to excess
    • AdvisoryOil leak - rear diff

  5. Fail172,678 miles (+10,399)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,678 miles
    Test number
    649286961935
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle stabilizer arm - front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outrigger corroded to excess
    • AdvisoryOil leak - rear diff

  6. Pass162,279 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    162,279 miles
    Test number
    833697671989
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside centre outrigger corroded to excess
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside rear tie bar bush
    • AdvisorySlight play offside front tractor joint

  7. Fail162,279 miles (+8,493)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,279 miles
    Test number
    312724898369
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside centre outrigger corroded to excess
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside rear tie bar bush
    • AdvisorySlight play offside front tractor joint

  8. Pass153,786 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    153,786 miles
    Test number
    278035795451
    • NoteBattery warning light on
    • NoteOffside front axle swivel joint has slight oil seepage from its housing

  9. Fail153,786 miles (+10,891)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,786 miles
    Test number
    328075895164
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBattery warning light on
    • NoteOffside front axle swivel joint has slight oil seepage from its housing

  10. Fail142,895 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,895 miles
    Test number
    699260354071
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  11. Pass142,895 miles (+7,331)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    142,895 miles
    Test number
    926170954034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,564 miles (+10,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    135,564 miles
    Test number
    937242823167
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass125,487 miles (+8,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,487 miles
    Test number
    625086812127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass117,139 miles (+10,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    117,139 miles
    Test number
    125071711155
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass106,788 miles (+9,371)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    106,788 miles
    Test number
    404413090003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    97,417 miles
    Test number
    260474619193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail97,417 miles (+13,735)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,417 miles
    Test number
    640673819163
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight wear in front prop shaft u/j

  18. Pass83,682 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,682 miles
    Test number
    583574418182
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  19. Fail83,682 miles (+9,959)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,682 miles
    Test number
    690554618116
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  20. Pass73,723 miles (+11,416)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,723 miles
    Test number
    184284497452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,307 miles
    Test number
    781398686002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 RFB

Does T38 RFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 RFB expired on 15 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 RFB?
The MOT on T38 RFB expired on 15 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 RFB done?
T38 RFB was recorded at 178,348 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2024, an average of 6,459 miles a year.
Has T38 RFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 RFB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T38 RFB 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 T38 RFB find?
T38 RFB passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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