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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,947 cc

T53 RPDMOT history

T53 RPD is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
116,066 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 RPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 RPD was last recorded at 116,066 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,774 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
292 miles
Average per year
3,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,066 miles
  • 2024 – 115,774 miles
  • 2023 – 115,570 miles
  • 2022 – 114,391 miles
  • 2021 – 113,443 miles
  • 2020 – 112,140 miles
  • 2019 – 108,856 miles
  • 2018 – 105,735 miles
  • 2017 – 102,216 miles
  • 2016 – 99,662 miles
  • 2015 – 95,187 miles
  • 2014 – 89,430 miles
  • 2013 – 83,658 miles
  • 2012 – 79,591 miles
  • 2011 – 74,138 miles
  • 2010 – 68,213 miles
  • 2009 – 62,981 miles
  • 2008 – 56,849 miles
  • 2007 – 51,559 miles
  • 2006 – 46,641 miles
  • 2005 – 41,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,066 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,066 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,066 miles
    Test number
    367274607794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,774 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,774 miles
    Test number
    756291992626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,570 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,570 miles
    Test number
    192106724329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,391 miles (+948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,391 miles
    Test number
    850482300411
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,443 miles (+1,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,443 miles
    Test number
    171668270637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,140 miles (+3,284)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,140 miles
    Test number
    935986783657
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm x 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm x 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front of engine

  7. Pass108,856 miles (+3,121)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,856 miles
    Test number
    937334826335
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryA frame ball joint dust cover splitting
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass105,735 miles (+61)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,735 miles
    Test number
    695357456864
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail105,674 miles (+3,458)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,674 miles
    Test number
    412937285070
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,216 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,216 miles
    Test number
    855365950251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail102,176 miles (+2,514)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,176 miles
    Test number
    431310162003
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass99,662 miles (+4,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,662 miles
    Test number
    506790055221
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass95,187 miles (+5,757)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,187 miles
    Test number
    207217215243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass89,430 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,430 miles
    Test number
    295715924200
    • NoteOil leak at front diff

  15. Fail894,306 miles (+810,648)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    894,306 miles
    Test number
    646425024232
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NoteOil leak at front diff

  16. Pass83,658 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,658 miles
    Test number
    616056223209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,591 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,591 miles
    Test number
    608207332223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,138 miles (+5,925)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,138 miles
    Test number
    387008231208
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front diff pinion seal
    • NoteSlight play in steering drop arm ball joint
    • NoteTested in wet

  19. Pass68,213 miles (+5,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,213 miles
    Test number
    524267960267
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass62,981 miles (+6,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,981 miles
    Test number
    412627149200
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass56,849 miles (+5,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,849 miles
    Test number
    633011068211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass51,559 miles (+4,918)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,559 miles
    Test number
    784405957283
    • NoteFront discs slight wear
    • NoteO/S/F seatbelt slightly worn
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn and lipped
    • NoteSlight wear in power steering system

  23. Pass46,641 miles (+4,762)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    492121656253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    41,879 miles
    Test number
    314079765220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 RPD

Does T53 RPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T53 RPD expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T53 RPD?
The MOT on T53 RPD expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T53 RPD done?
T53 RPD was recorded at 116,066 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 3,797 miles a year.
Has T53 RPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 RPD has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on T53 RPD 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 T53 RPD find?
T53 RPD passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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