Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
T500 RGSMOT history
T500 RGS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,135 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 153,135 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,668 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 RGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 8 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 RGS was last recorded at 153,135 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jul 2008: 86,586 miles, lower than 740,092 miles on 27 Jul 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 150,483 miles · 5 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,652 miles
- Average per year
- 4,668 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,135 miles
- 2022 – 150,483 miles
- 2021 – 146,643 miles
- 2019 – 143,771 miles
- 2018 – 130,749 miles
- 2017 – 124,534 miles
- 2016 – 124,058 miles
- 2015 – 123,738 miles
- 2014 – 123,124 miles
- 2013 – 122,453 miles
- 2012 – 120,726 miles
- 2011 – 117,365 miles
- 2010 – 107,933 miles
- 2009 – 97,960 miles
- 2008 – 86,586 miles
- 2007 – 740,092 miles
- 2006 – 61,000 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,135 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Coolant leak heater pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,135 miles (+2,652)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 153,135 miles
- Test number
- 275798772932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,483 miles (+3,840)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 150,483 miles
- Test number
- 848315989267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 146,643 miles
- Test number
- 287152994719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,643 miles (+2,872)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,643 miles
- Test number
- 995318821347
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component leaking hub (5.3.5 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Pass143,771 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 143,771 miles
- Test number
- 884717195284
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak heater pipe
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail143,763 miles (+13,014)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,763 miles
- Test number
- 601362053983
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn and leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak heater pipe
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass130,749 miles (+260)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 130,749 miles
- Test number
- 346909422807
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Fail130,489 miles (+5,955)2 major1 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,489 miles
- Test number
- 682635649496
- MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSSMEMBER (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSSMEMBER (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass124,534 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 124,534 miles
- Test number
- 989775688096
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
Fail124,534 miles (+383)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,534 miles
- Test number
- 727892169076
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre punctured
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
Fail124,151 miles (+93)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,151 miles
- Test number
- 515863108656
- FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter head (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Pass124,058 miles (+320)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 124,058 miles
- Test number
- 621905501049
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Pass123,738 miles (+614)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 123,738 miles
- Test number
- 518398005201
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Pass123,124 miles (+671)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 123,124 miles
- Test number
- 385322304295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Pass122,453 miles (+1,727)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 122,453 miles
- Test number
- 328180313252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Pass120,726 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 120,726 miles
- Test number
- 945808402295
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail120,723 miles (+3,358)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,723 miles
- Test number
- 367287602458
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass117,365 miles (+9,432)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 117,365 miles
- Test number
- 675734191128
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass107,933 miles (+9,973)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 107,933 miles
- Test number
- 373778100262
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass97,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 97,960 miles
- Test number
- 493195809277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,960 miles (+11,374)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,960 miles
- Test number
- 312505109471
- DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail86,586 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,586 miles
- Test number
- 353478008237
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass86,586 miles (-653,506)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 86,586 miles
- Test number
- 863768508238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass740,092 miles (+666,245)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 740,092 miles
- Test number
- 160758707207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,847 miles (+12,847)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,847 miles
- Test number
- 372252807299
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass61,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 61,000 miles
- Test number
- 354348406296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 RGS
- Does T500 RGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 RGS is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 RGS?
- The MOT on T500 RGS is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 RGS done?
- T500 RGS was recorded at 153,135 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,668 miles a year.
- Has T500 RGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 RGS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on T500 RGS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T500 RGS find?
- T500 RGS passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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