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Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T712 RBRMOT history

T712 RBR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
185,824 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T712 RBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T712 RBR was last recorded at 185,824 miles on 24 Apr 2024, 369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2016: 16,487 miles, lower than 162,029 miles on 8 May 2015.

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
185,455 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
369 miles
Average per year
6,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,824 miles
  • 2022 – 185,455 miles
  • 2021 – 184,385 miles
  • 2020 – 182,664 miles
  • 2019 – 178,788 miles
  • 2018 – 174,456 miles
  • 2017 – 169,495 miles
  • 2016 – 16,487 miles
  • 2015 – 162,029 miles
  • 2014 – 155,983 miles
  • 2013 – 146,383 miles
  • 2012 – 129,589 miles
  • 2011 – 117,991 miles
  • 2010 – 105,586 miles
  • 2009 – 92,064 miles
  • 2008 – 85,887 miles
  • 2007 – 74,278 miles
  • 2006 – 69,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail185,824 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer box joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail185,824 miles (+369)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,824 miles
    Test number
    858626602315
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass185,455 miles (+1,070)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    185,455 miles
    Test number
    730487249394
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil leaks from both axles engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door handle loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass184,385 miles (+1,721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    184,385 miles
    Test number
    891327946906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass182,664 miles (+3,876)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    182,664 miles
    Test number
    611367693325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front Diff And Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,788 miles (+4,332)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,788 miles
    Test number
    593419555208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass174,456 miles (+4,961)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    174,456 miles
    Test number
    838461009087
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth door handles deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs getting thin
    • AdvisoryNearside front chassis outrigger slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear cross member chassis rail ends corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper wheel boxes slack

  7. Pass169,495 miles (+153,008)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    169,495 miles
    Test number
    479785002206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,487 miles (-145,542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,487 miles
    Test number
    321035460918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on nearside front chassis

  9. Pass162,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    162,029 miles
    Test number
    238918925478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail162,029 miles (+6,046)2 dangerous5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,029 miles
    Test number
    119426025107
    • DangerousSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
    • DangerousN/s and o/s top seatbelt mounts modified
    • FailureCentre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • NoteCut in o/s/r tyre.
    • NoteFront rollbar rubbers in very poor condition.
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre.
    • NoteOil leaks.
    • NoteSteering damper o/s bush excessivly worn

  11. Pass155,983 miles (+9,600)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    155,983 miles
    Test number
    605954634143
    • NoteFront brake pads low,nearside front track rod end worn & slight play in ball joint,rear axle upper 'a' frame ball joint worn & slight play.

  12. Pass146,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    146,383 miles
    Test number
    658040043196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail146,383 miles (+16,794)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,383 miles
    Test number
    206797633405
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • NoteSlight play in steering column u/j,general oil leaks,steering ram rear bush worn/slight movement,front & rear pads appear low,all tyres tread cut.

  14. Pass129,589 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    129,589 miles
    Test number
    277158932459
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate not fixed
    • NoteOffside tracta joint slight oil leak

  15. Fail129,588 miles (+11,597)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,588 miles
    Test number
    759500932167
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate not fixed
    • NoteOffside tracta joint slight oil leak

  16. Pass117,991 miles (+12,405)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,991 miles
    Test number
    156340591431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers seat belt stalk cover missing
    • NotePlastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
    • NoteRear brake discs wearing
    • NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

  17. Pass105,586 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    105,586 miles
    Test number
    852699070028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,576 miles (+13,512)14 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,576 miles
    Test number
    584016170084
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass92,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    92,064 miles
    Test number
    111902959016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,064 miles (+6,177)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,064 miles
    Test number
    412671959059
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWiper linkage has play

  21. Pass85,887 miles (+11,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,887 miles
    Test number
    760477638057
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass74,278 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    74,278 miles
    Test number
    310332127064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,363 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,363 miles
    Test number
    973935296043
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll front suspension forward axle support bushes starting to de bond

Questions about T712 RBR

Does T712 RBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T712 RBR expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T712 RBR?
The MOT on T712 RBR expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T712 RBR done?
T712 RBR was recorded at 185,824 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2024, an average of 6,451 miles a year.
Has T712 RBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T712 RBR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T712 RBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T712 RBR find?
T712 RBR failed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer box joint; offside front brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 7 more.

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