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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T516 RDLMOT history

T516 RDL is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,867 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T516 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T516 RDL was last recorded at 142,867 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 1,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2015: 122,294 miles, lower than 122,485 miles on 10 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,350 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,517 miles
Average per year
4,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,867 miles
  • 2024 – 141,350 miles
  • 2023 – 140,007 miles
  • 2022 – 138,947 miles
  • 2021 – 137,096 miles
  • 2020 – 134,760 miles
  • 2019 – 132,301 miles
  • 2018 – 128,653 miles
  • 2017 – 125,433 miles
  • 2015 – 122,294 miles
  • 2014 – 122,485 miles
  • 2013 – 120,752 miles
  • 2012 – 111,713 miles
  • 2011 – 100,617 miles
  • 2010 – 91,998 miles
  • 2009 – 84,809 miles
  • 2007 – 77,132 miles
  • 2006 – 68,437 miles
  • 2005 – 58,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,867 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.3 (a) (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 Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,867 miles (+1,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,867 miles
    Test number
    233577316618
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,350 miles (+1,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,350 miles
    Test number
    965375517523
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,007 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    140,007 miles
    Test number
    810129556263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail139,980 miles (+1,033)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,980 miles
    Test number
    531133309558
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cms of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cms of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,947 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,947 miles
    Test number
    595522640309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail138,933 miles (+1,837)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,933 miles
    Test number
    588757330523
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass137,096 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,096 miles
    Test number
    802944831353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,760 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,760 miles
    Test number
    321314937342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,301 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,301 miles
    Test number
    686477081502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,653 miles (+3,220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,653 miles
    Test number
    795395972460
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable rear of front axle (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront differential seal leaking

  11. Pass125,433 miles (+3,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    125,433 miles
    Test number
    350760147841
    • AdvisoryCentral Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass122,294 miles (-191)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,294 miles
    Test number
    903010400797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth brakepipes from front to rear are corroded at numerous points
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis legs at front to rear has surface rust
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff has slight leak of oil.
    • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle at front and rear has surface rust.

  13. Pass122,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,485 miles
    Test number
    188479464421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,485 miles (+1,733)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,485 miles
    Test number
    755909364017
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  15. Pass120,752 miles (+128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    120,752 miles
    Test number
    497896943096
    • NoteOffside rear suspension bump stop missing

  16. Fail120,624 miles (+8,911)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,624 miles
    Test number
    315348733098
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside rear suspension bump stop missing

  17. Pass111,713 miles (+11,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    111,713 miles
    Test number
    538750242033
    • NoteOffside rear suspension bump stop missing

  18. Pass100,617 miles (+8,619)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,617 miles
    Test number
    956679611015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside steering damper bush worn

  19. Pass91,998 miles (+7,189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,998 miles
    Test number
    862325230001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass84,809 miles (+7,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    84,809 miles
    Test number
    170519609035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass77,132 miles (+8,695)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    77,132 miles
    Test number
    190018037344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,437 miles (+9,755)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    68,437 miles
    Test number
    350258936328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,682 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    58,682 miles
    Test number
    472906225445
    • NoteNearside wiperblade rubber starting to split

Questions about T516 RDL

Does T516 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T516 RDL is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T516 RDL?
The MOT on T516 RDL is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T516 RDL done?
T516 RDL was recorded at 142,867 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,168 miles a year.
Has T516 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T516 RDL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T516 RDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T516 RDL find?
T516 RDL passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler.

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