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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T57 RGHMOT history

T57 RGH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 152,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,287 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 RGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 RGH was last recorded at 152,287 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,253 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
4,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,287 miles
  • 2025 – 152,253 miles
  • 2024 – 151,118 miles
  • 2023 – 149,827 miles
  • 2022 – 149,127 miles
  • 2021 – 148,177 miles
  • 2020 – 147,048 miles
  • 2019 – 145,635 miles
  • 2018 – 145,367 miles
  • 2017 – 134,442 miles
  • 2016 – 120,506 miles
  • 2015 – 115,503 miles
  • 2014 – 112,844 miles
  • 2013 – 110,905 miles
  • 2012 – 104,477 miles
  • 2011 – 97,358 miles
  • 2010 – 89,546 miles
  • 2009 – 83,404 miles
  • 2008 – 76,028 miles
  • 2007 – 68,074 miles
  • 2006 – 58,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,287 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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

34 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,287 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,287 miles
    Test number
    189671672689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,253 miles (+1,135)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,253 miles
    Test number
    607587531907
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam all lights not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and rear body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and rear body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension locking device missing both rear anti roll linkages (5.3.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,118 miles (+1,291)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    151,118 miles
    Test number
    113955807728
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass149,827 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,827 miles
    Test number
    265886828489
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail149,827 miles (+700)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,827 miles
    Test number
    240809506310
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass149,127 miles (+950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,127 miles
    Test number
    890307612280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass148,177 miles (+1,129)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,177 miles
    Test number
    304200664955
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass147,048 miles (+1,413)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    147,048 miles
    Test number
    604079795140
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass145,635 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,635 miles
    Test number
    507809368723
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail145,635 miles (+268)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,635 miles
    Test number
    225711437996
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass145,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,367 miles
    Test number
    695928156566
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  12. Fail145,367 miles (+10,925)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,367 miles
    Test number
    981187634445
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureRear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  13. Pass134,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,442 miles
    Test number
    592712595478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,442 miles (+13,936)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,442 miles
    Test number
    784982164517
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass120,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,506 miles
    Test number
    258553829199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,506 miles (+5,003)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,506 miles
    Test number
    864657385268
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft joint excessively worn

  17. Pass115,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,503 miles
    Test number
    268811835110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,503 miles (+2,659)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,503 miles
    Test number
    515741035193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Fail112,844 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,844 miles
    Test number
    279062014140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass112,844 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,844 miles
    Test number
    746132614169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass110,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    997610203122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail110,905 miles (+6,428)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    107248393096
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass104,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,477 miles
    Test number
    479901082024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,477 miles (+7,119)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,477 miles
    Test number
    918281982015
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass97,358 miles (+7,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,358 miles
    Test number
    158366191482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass89,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,546 miles
    Test number
    813378370091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail89,546 miles (+6,142)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,546 miles
    Test number
    911838370073
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass83,404 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,404 miles
    Test number
    172699469016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail83,394 miles (+7,366)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,394 miles
    Test number
    350613849001
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass76,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    76,028 miles
    Test number
    231833178024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail76,000 miles (+7,926)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,000 miles
    Test number
    703173278064
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  32. Pass68,074 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,074 miles
    Test number
    601037487008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail68,032 miles (+9,943)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,032 miles
    Test number
    493055487007
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  34. Pass58,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,089 miles
    Test number
    942936086047
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about T57 RGH

Does T57 RGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T57 RGH is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T57 RGH?
The MOT on T57 RGH is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T57 RGH done?
T57 RGH was recorded at 152,287 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,737 miles a year.
Has T57 RGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 RGH has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T57 RGH 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 T57 RGH find?
T57 RGH passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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