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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T583 RGEMOT history

T583 RGE is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 205,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2024
Mileage
205,138 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T583 RGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T583 RGE was last recorded at 205,138 miles on 21 Jul 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,136 miles · 12 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,138 miles
  • 2022 – 198,888 miles
  • 2021 – 198,873 miles
  • 2020 – 197,749 miles
  • 2019 – 190,718 miles
  • 2018 – 189,069 miles
  • 2017 – 188,104 miles
  • 2016 – 188,080 miles
  • 2015 – 182,704 miles
  • 2014 – 174,979 miles
  • 2012 – 168,542 miles
  • 2011 – 164,016 miles
  • 2009 – 152,898 miles
  • 2007 – 145,569 miles
  • 2006 – 127,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,138 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNo rear seats or beltsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,138 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    205,138 miles
    Test number
    513514953192
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts

  2. Fail205,136 miles (+38)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,136 miles
    Test number
    770230076716
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts

  3. Fail205,098 miles (+6,210)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,098 miles
    Test number
    390894768774
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight leak from hub seal
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted at time of test

  4. Pass198,888 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    198,888 miles
    Test number
    723224888402
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Fail198,873 miles (+1,124)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,873 miles
    Test number
    734695910459
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass197,749 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    197,749 miles
    Test number
    125794704351
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail197,729 miles (+7,011)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,729 miles
    Test number
    308233832925
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass190,718 miles (+1,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    190,718 miles
    Test number
    916144271047
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass189,069 miles (+965)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    189,069 miles
    Test number
    411787152369
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foot well to bulk head
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass188,104 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    188,104 miles
    Test number
    472820441257
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail188,080 miles (+5,376)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,080 miles
    Test number
    325315237115
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  12. Pass182,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    182,704 miles
    Test number
    438178930751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail182,704 miles (+1,425)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,704 miles
    Test number
    310079975133
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass181,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    181,279 miles
    Test number
    938156115045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail181,279 miles (+6,300)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,279 miles
    Test number
    348822415056
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteWet around fuel filter

  16. Pass174,979 miles (+6,437)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    174,979 miles
    Test number
    318248004026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass168,542 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    168,542 miles
    Test number
    407506752442
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  18. Fail168,542 miles (+4,526)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,542 miles
    Test number
    497536052481
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  19. Pass164,016 miles (+4,971)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    164,016 miles
    Test number
    446944251377
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNear side front tyre has cut on side wall

  20. Pass159,045 miles (+6,147)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    159,045 miles
    Test number
    956616201000
    • NoteSteering damper bush has slight play

  21. Pass152,898 miles (+5,991)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    152,898 miles
    Test number
    460934669454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass146,907 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    146,907 miles
    Test number
    913582119070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass145,569 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    145,569 miles
    Test number
    451202447117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail145,565 miles (+18,370)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,565 miles
    Test number
    210891347195
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass127,195 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    127,195 miles
    Test number
    731392846184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass122,257 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    122,257 miles
    Test number
    754849556043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteWATER HEADER TANK CAP MISSING
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T583 RGE

Does T583 RGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T583 RGE expired on 20 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T583 RGE?
The MOT on T583 RGE expired on 20 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T583 RGE done?
T583 RGE was recorded at 205,138 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2023, an average of 4,766 miles a year.
Has T583 RGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T583 RGE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T583 RGE 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 T583 RGE find?
T583 RGE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2023 with 8 advisories: coil spring corroded all; nearside front swivel seal leaking; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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