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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T598 RMAMOT history

T598 RMA is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,633 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T598 RMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T598 RMA was last recorded at 133,633 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,548 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
3,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,633 miles
  • 2025 – 133,548 miles
  • 2024 – 133,438 miles
  • 2023 – 132,622 miles
  • 2021 – 132,541 miles
  • 2020 – 132,396 miles
  • 2019 – 131,748 miles
  • 2018 – 131,390 miles
  • 2016 – 131,383 miles
  • 2015 – 125,193 miles
  • 2014 – 119,588 miles
  • 2013 – 113,164 miles
  • 2012 – 106,563 miles
  • 2011 – 99,532 miles
  • 2010 – 91,247 miles
  • 2009 – 83,268 miles
  • 2008 – 74,454 miles
  • 2007 – 66,244 miles
  • 2006 – 59,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,633 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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside outrigger rear of offside front wheelarch (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,633 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,633 miles
    Test number
    836153465690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,548 miles (+110)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,548 miles
    Test number
    164526781907
    • MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn u bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn u bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabalizer rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabalizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,438 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,438 miles
    Test number
    993855435872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,434 miles (+812)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,434 miles
    Test number
    428572195139
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember within 30cms of body mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,622 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,622 miles
    Test number
    446909514020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail132,622 miles (+81)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,622 miles
    Test number
    675052784776
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass132,541 miles (+145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,541 miles
    Test number
    124632902096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,396 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,396 miles
    Test number
    477312958701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,380 miles (+632)2 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,380 miles
    Test number
    351228228829
    • DangerousFront Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,748 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    131,748 miles
    Test number
    522459753284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,390 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,390 miles
    Test number
    472873793923
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion offside outrigger rear of offside front wheelarch (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail131,386 miles (+3)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,386 miles
    Test number
    369403515103
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on top of offside chassis rail behind front wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion offside outrigger rear of offside front wheelarch (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass131,383 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,383 miles
    Test number
    881518737093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail131,379 miles (+6,186)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,379 miles
    Test number
    124592604153
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass125,193 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    125,193 miles
    Test number
    920885853358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,149 miles (+5,561)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,149 miles
    Test number
    305436061442
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg outer face (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg outer fade (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s & O/s rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass119,588 miles (+6,424)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,588 miles
    Test number
    856998934250
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteHeavy smell of diesel on o/s of engine (No visable drips)

  18. Pass113,164 miles (+6,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    113,164 miles
    Test number
    746023933205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass106,563 miles (+104)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,563 miles
    Test number
    835957632286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSteering damper mounting bush worn

  20. Fail106,459 miles (+6,927)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,459 miles
    Test number
    136950732291
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted on inner faces
    • NoteSteering damper mounting bush worn

  21. Pass99,532 miles (+8,285)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,532 miles
    Test number
    689659221235
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSteering damper has slight play in offside mounting bush

  22. Pass91,247 miles (+7,979)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    91,247 miles
    Test number
    122360030281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear fuel filter damp with fuel but no drips

  23. Pass83,268 miles (+8,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,268 miles
    Test number
    693800439211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass74,454 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    123325038270
    • NoteService brake 50% both rear brakes need repair or adjustment

  25. Fail74,451 miles (+8,207)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,451 miles
    Test number
    880585238254
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  26. Pass66,244 miles (+6,486)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,244 miles
    Test number
    831272727267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,758 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,758 miles
    Test number
    484555736267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,614 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,614 miles
    Test number
    104899726208
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T598 RMA

Does T598 RMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T598 RMA is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T598 RMA?
The MOT on T598 RMA is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T598 RMA done?
T598 RMA was recorded at 133,633 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,808 miles a year.
Has T598 RMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T598 RMA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T598 RMA 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 T598 RMA find?
T598 RMA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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