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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T58 RGHMOT history

T58 RGH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,114 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T58 RGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T58 RGH was last recorded at 151,114 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2015: 11,993 miles, lower than 111,779 miles on 31 Jul 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
146,098 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,016 miles
Average per year
4,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,114 miles
  • 2024 – 146,098 miles
  • 2023 – 143,889 miles
  • 2022 – 140,905 miles
  • 2021 – 137,303 miles
  • 2020 – 133,270 miles
  • 2019 – 130,742 miles
  • 2018 – 127,030 miles
  • 2017 – 123,599 miles
  • 2016 – 120,998 miles
  • 2015 – 119,941 miles
  • 2014 – 111,779 miles
  • 2013 – 103,689 miles
  • 2012 – 93,033 miles
  • 2011 – 82,359 miles
  • 2010 – 76,035 miles
  • 2009 – 71,104 miles
  • 2008 – 66,228 miles
  • 2007 – 61,228 miles
  • 2006 – 55,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,114 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,114 miles (+5,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,114 miles
    Test number
    378944809312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass146,098 miles (+2,209)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,098 miles
    Test number
    682209339499
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass143,889 miles (+2,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,889 miles
    Test number
    468249052783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass140,905 miles (+3,602)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,905 miles
    Test number
    159849764252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass137,303 miles (+4,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,303 miles
    Test number
    967987037976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass133,270 miles (+2,528)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,270 miles
    Test number
    272479867709
    • MinorNearside Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition support bar/bracket (9.7 (a) (i))
  7. Pass130,742 miles (+3,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,742 miles
    Test number
    343143560801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Pass127,030 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,030 miles
    Test number
    832373431402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    123,599 miles
    Test number
    615280135692
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Fail123,598 miles (+2,600)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,598 miles
    Test number
    729994421418
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass120,998 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,998 miles
    Test number
    740088442397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,941 miles (+107,948)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,941 miles
    Test number
    768941615263
    • NoteFront brake pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight play front shocker bush
    • NoteTravle on handbrake
  13. Fail11,993 miles (-99,786)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,993 miles
    Test number
    369576905257
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureFront suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight play front shocker bush
    • NoteTravle on handbrake
  14. Pass111,779 miles (+9)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,779 miles
    Test number
    105752414236
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn low on inner edge.
  15. Fail111,770 miles (+8,081)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,770 miles
    Test number
    857021314278
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn low on inner edge.
  16. Pass103,689 miles (+10,656)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    969152313289
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle covered in mud
  17. Pass93,033 miles (+10,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    93,033 miles
    Test number
    258299592166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass82,359 miles (+6,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    429799401201
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass76,035 miles (+4,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,035 miles
    Test number
    994349600273
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass71,104 miles (+4,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,104 miles
    Test number
    864744609237
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass66,228 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,228 miles
    Test number
    371871918458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,228 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    290288607255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,022 miles
    Test number
    330391906477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T58 RGH

Does T58 RGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T58 RGH is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T58 RGH?
The MOT on T58 RGH is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T58 RGH done?
T58 RGH was recorded at 151,114 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,959 miles a year.
Has T58 RGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T58 RGH has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T58 RGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T58 RGH find?
T58 RGH passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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