Land Rover Defender
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,947 cc
T79 RGHMOT history
T79 RGH is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 69,821 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 69,821 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,452 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T79 RGH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,947 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T79 RGH was last recorded at 69,821 miles on 26 May 2026, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,705 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 116 miles
- Average per year
- 1,452 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,821 miles
- 2025 – 69,705 miles
- 2024 – 69,138 miles
- 2023 – 68,846 miles
- 2022 – 68,580 miles
- 2021 – 68,150 miles
- 2020 – 67,098 miles
- 2019 – 66,850 miles
- 2018 – 66,509 miles
- 2017 – 65,929 miles
- 2016 – 64,496 miles
- 2015 – 61,159 miles
- 2014 – 57,457 miles
- 2013 – 55,140 miles
- 2012 – 53,384 miles
- 2011 – 51,478 miles
- 2010 – 50,050 miles
- 2009 – 48,372 miles
- 2008 – 46,876 miles
- 2007 – 44,349 miles
- 2006 – 40,403 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle , chassis and suspension components totally covered in underseal !
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.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside Fuel pipes slightly corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,821 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 69,821 miles
- Test number
- 987342217492
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle , chassis and suspension components totally covered in underseal !
Fail69,820 miles (+115)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,820 miles
- Test number
- 328428334908
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle , chassis and suspension components totally covered in underseal !
Pass69,705 miles (+567)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 69,705 miles
- Test number
- 455235791502
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass69,138 miles (+292)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 69,138 miles
- Test number
- 854113583910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,846 miles (+266)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 68,846 miles
- Test number
- 693540743625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,580 miles (+430)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 68,580 miles
- Test number
- 281429454472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,150 miles (+1,052)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 68,150 miles
- Test number
- 534398393274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,098 miles (+248)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 67,098 miles
- Test number
- 216114815665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,850 miles (+341)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 66,850 miles
- Test number
- 789569490566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,509 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 66,509 miles
- Test number
- 614510740617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,508 miles (+579)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,508 miles
- Test number
- 168959110538
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Pass65,929 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 65,929 miles
- Test number
- 733399917937
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Fuel pipes slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail65,929 miles (+1,433)12 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,929 miles
- Test number
- 247231502972
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureCentral Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureCentral Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In front of rear wheel. (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureTowbar retaining device missing x2 bolts missing. (6.6.3a)
- FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger. (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Fuel pipes slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass64,496 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 64,496 miles
- Test number
- 892664087282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail64,496 miles (+3,337)9 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,496 miles
- Test number
- 508541184220
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass61,159 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 61,159 miles
- Test number
- 233537142895
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail61,158 miles (+3,701)10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,158 miles
- Test number
- 195999328531
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear 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 Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass57,457 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 57,457 miles
- Test number
- 827770934254
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail57,457 miles (+2,317)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,457 miles
- Test number
- 766417524255
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,140 miles (+1,756)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 55,140 miles
- Test number
- 239998673446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 53,384 miles
- Test number
- 985461282193
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 147824872182
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass51,478 miles (+1,428)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 51,478 miles
- Test number
- 849711011172
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass50,050 miles (+1,678)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 50,050 miles
- Test number
- 461124830148
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass48,372 miles (+1,496)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 48,372 miles
- Test number
- 714015219123
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass46,876 miles (+2,527)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 46,876 miles
- Test number
- 770385288006
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSurface corrosion to both rear and nearside front tyres
Pass44,349 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 44,349 miles
- Test number
- 404444757078
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
FailMileage not read2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 733147147090
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteMilometer readout not displaying milage
- NoteO/s/f brake disc is heavily scored
- NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint gaitor insecure
- NoteSteering damper o/s bush very worn
Pass40,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 40,403 miles
- Test number
- 533973756088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T79 RGH
- Does T79 RGH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T79 RGH is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T79 RGH?
- The MOT on T79 RGH is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T79 RGH done?
- T79 RGH was recorded at 69,821 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,452 miles a year.
- Has T79 RGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T79 RGH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T79 RGH 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 T79 RGH find?
- T79 RGH passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: underside of vehicle , chassis and suspension components totally covered in underseal !.
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