Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
T3 RNRMOT history
T3 RNR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 51,779 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 51,779 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,836 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 RNR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 RNR was last recorded at 51,779 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 6,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 45,407 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,372 miles
- Average per year
- 2,836 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,779 miles
- 2025 – 45,407 miles
- 2024 – 39,629 miles
- 2023 – 34,643 miles
- 2021 – 31,738 miles
- 2020 – 28,589 miles
- 2019 – 28,205 miles
- 2018 – 26,901 miles
- 2017 – 25,162 miles
- 2016 – 23,212 miles
- 2015 – 20,885 miles
- 2014 – 18,607 miles
- 2013 – 16,052 miles
- 2012 – 13,519 miles
- 2011 – 10,765 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,779 miles
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Slight leak from swivel hub seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Exhaust flange heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,779 miles (+6,372)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 51,779 miles
- Test number
- 176116625544
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass45,407 miles (+5,778)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 45,407 miles
- Test number
- 362445811754
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Pass39,629 miles (+4,986)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 39,629 miles
- Test number
- 913365532443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,643 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 34,643 miles
- Test number
- 101571965649
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight leak from swivel hub seal
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust flange heavily corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail34,643 miles (+2,905)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,643 miles
- Test number
- 478892235596
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight leak from swivel hub seal
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust flange heavily corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass31,738 miles (+3,149)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 31,738 miles
- Test number
- 261845951915
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass28,589 miles (+384)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 28,589 miles
- Test number
- 531955641272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,205 miles (+1,304)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 28,205 miles
- Test number
- 611886472081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material m/cylinder to front hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material m/cyl to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer rear flange corroding
Pass26,901 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 26,901 miles
- Test number
- 914588569508
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail26,901 miles (+1,739)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,901 miles
- Test number
- 734041215124
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass25,162 miles (+1,950)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 25,162 miles
- Test number
- 656493490835
- AdvisoryAll exhaust flanges corroding
Pass23,212 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 23,212 miles
- Test number
- 840281291595
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail23,212 miles (+2,327)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,212 miles
- Test number
- 442663826887
- Repaired at testRear rear brake recording little or no effort service brake (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass20,885 miles (+2,278)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 20,885 miles
- Test number
- 599204604656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,607 miles (+2,555)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 18,607 miles
- Test number
- 787230044203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,052 miles (+2,533)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 16,052 miles
- Test number
- 379931943471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,519 miles (+2,754)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 13,519 miles
- Test number
- 367323942252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 10,765 miles
- Test number
- 686657231288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 RNR
- Does T3 RNR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 RNR is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 RNR?
- The MOT on T3 RNR is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 RNR done?
- T3 RNR was recorded at 51,779 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,836 miles a year.
- Has T3 RNR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 RNR has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on T3 RNR 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 T3 RNR find?
- T3 RNR passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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