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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T704 RPDMOT history

T704 RPD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
130,840 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T704 RPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T704 RPD was last recorded at 130,840 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,273 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
567 miles
Average per year
4,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,840 miles
  • 2024 – 130,273 miles
  • 2023 – 130,209 miles
  • 2022 – 129,681 miles
  • 2021 – 127,613 miles
  • 2020 – 126,481 miles
  • 2019 – 120,149 miles
  • 2018 – 118,762 miles
  • 2017 – 118,648 miles
  • 2016 – 115,419 miles
  • 2015 – 110,361 miles
  • 2014 – 102,394 miles
  • 2013 – 95,866 miles
  • 2012 – 89,053 miles
  • 2011 – 81,907 miles
  • 2010 – 73,010 miles
  • 2009 – 63,652 miles
  • 2008 – 54,908 miles
  • 2007 – 47,336 miles
  • 2006 – 40,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,840 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leaks various places
  • 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,840 miles (+567)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,840 miles
    Test number
    717116269767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks various places
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,273 miles (+64)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,273 miles
    Test number
    333052970707
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads are around 75% worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer plastic casing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed including chassis

  3. Pass130,209 miles (+528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,209 miles
    Test number
    153111852964
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads 60% worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,681 miles (+2,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,681 miles
    Test number
    136908528912
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,613 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,613 miles
    Test number
    258109472613
    • AdvisoryAll tyre's unevenly worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,611 miles (+1,130)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,611 miles
    Test number
    820951112515
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyre's unevenly worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,481 miles (+6,332)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,481 miles
    Test number
    647806213159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,149 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,149 miles
    Test number
    239074563874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail120,149 miles (+1,387)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,149 miles
    Test number
    981499472340
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,762 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,762 miles
    Test number
    128800497906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,648 miles (+3,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,648 miles
    Test number
    986084643691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass115,419 miles (+5,058)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,419 miles
    Test number
    181662049973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,361 miles (+7,967)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,361 miles
    Test number
    336974065049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,394 miles
    Test number
    957923664027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,394 miles (+6,528)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,394 miles
    Test number
    945613964045
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAdvise both rear lower shocker bushes worn.
    • NoteAdvise off side rear top shocker bush worn.

  16. Pass95,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,866 miles
    Test number
    777693263033
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail95,866 miles (+6,813)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,866 miles
    Test number
    195503163021
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass89,053 miles (+7,146)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,053 miles
    Test number
    777032772026
    • NoteAdvise condition of rear number plate.
    • NoteAdvise rear suspension lower A frame ball joint movement.

  19. Pass81,907 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,907 miles
    Test number
    678688061088
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail81,907 miles (+8,897)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,907 miles
    Test number
    168908661005
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass73,010 miles (+9,358)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,010 miles
    Test number
    970893860062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,652 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,652 miles
    Test number
    194713669400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,908 miles
    Test number
    552496568033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,908 miles (+7,572)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,908 miles
    Test number
    843315468046
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  25. Pass47,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,336 miles
    Test number
    100729657047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,336 miles (+6,380)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,336 miles
    Test number
    150268257008
    • FailureInner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  27. Pass40,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,956 miles
    Test number
    761410366017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T704 RPD

Does T704 RPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T704 RPD expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T704 RPD?
The MOT on T704 RPD expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T704 RPD done?
T704 RPD was recorded at 130,840 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 4,616 miles a year.
Has T704 RPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T704 RPD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T704 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 T704 RPD find?
T704 RPD passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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