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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T802 RYCMOT history

T802 RYC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 180,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
180,958 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T802 RYC
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
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T802 RYC was last recorded at 180,958 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2009: 97,175 miles, lower than 858,011 miles on 18 Jan 2008.

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
180,955 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,958 miles
  • 2024 – 180,404 miles
  • 2023 – 179,915 miles
  • 2022 – 179,318 miles
  • 2021 – 177,782 miles
  • 2020 – 175,548 miles
  • 2019 – 169,717 miles
  • 2018 – 163,663 miles
  • 2017 – 155,769 miles
  • 2015 – 150,373 miles
  • 2013 – 134,006 miles
  • 2012 – 126,334 miles
  • 2011 – 117,483 miles
  • 2009 – 100,950 miles
  • 2008 – 858,011 miles
  • 2006 – 77,726 miles
  • 2005 – 71,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged drivers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,958 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    180,958 miles
    Test number
    302484194098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail180,955 miles (+551)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,955 miles
    Test number
    934766026047
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,404 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    180,404 miles
    Test number
    769796727525
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail180,400 miles (+485)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,400 miles
    Test number
    336526201756
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis out rigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,915 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    179,915 miles
    Test number
    334557054075
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail179,911 miles (+593)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,911 miles
    Test number
    562323435205
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass179,318 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    179,318 miles
    Test number
    264008572860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail179,308 miles (+1,526)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,308 miles
    Test number
    989097511511
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass177,782 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    177,782 miles
    Test number
    914045277100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass175,548 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    175,548 miles
    Test number
    756731670569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail175,544 miles (+5,827)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,544 miles
    Test number
    248989112815
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn front u/j on front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass169,717 miles (+6,054)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,717 miles
    Test number
    275811258315
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe plus support mount (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass163,663 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    163,663 miles
    Test number
    229577784870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass155,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    155,769 miles
    Test number
    267335268286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail155,769 miles (+5,396)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,769 miles
    Test number
    588338056725
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear pannel x2 (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass150,373 miles (+7,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    150,373 miles
    Test number
    454359751878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass142,810 miles (+8,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    142,810 miles
    Test number
    418134715064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass134,006 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    134,006 miles
    Test number
    119213743362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Fail134,006 miles (+7,672)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,006 miles
    Test number
    308313243319
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass126,334 miles (+8,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    126,334 miles
    Test number
    567849042386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass117,483 miles (+7,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    117,483 miles
    Test number
    236894651347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass110,075 miles (+9,125)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    110,075 miles
    Test number
    906947201051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front disc worn

  23. Pass100,950 miles (+3,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    100,950 miles
    Test number
    193681859389
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass97,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    97,175 miles
    Test number
    774849129087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,175 miles (-760,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,175 miles
    Test number
    934609129054
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass858,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    858,011 miles
    Test number
    173018218421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail858,009 miles (+780,283)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    858,009 miles
    Test number
    893988018028
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass77,726 miles (+6,376)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    77,726 miles
    Test number
    234429546375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass71,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    71,350 miles
    Test number
    993232445317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T802 RYC

Does T802 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T802 RYC is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T802 RYC?
The MOT on T802 RYC is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T802 RYC done?
T802 RYC was recorded at 180,958 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,498 miles a year.
Has T802 RYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T802 RYC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T802 RYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T802 RYC find?
T802 RYC passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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