Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
T80 RDLMOT history
T80 RDL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,603 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 94,603 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,160 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T80 RDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T80 RDL was last recorded at 94,603 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,367 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 236 miles
- Average per year
- 4,160 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,603 miles
- 2024 – 94,367 miles
- 2023 – 93,262 miles
- 2022 – 92,402 miles
- 2015 – 63,107 miles
- 2014 – 60,103 miles
- 2013 – 55,935 miles
- 2012 – 50,692 miles
- 2011 – 44,741 miles
- 2010 – 36,427 miles
- 2009 – 27,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,603 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside front steering arm bush worn
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.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
14 tests since 1 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,603 miles (+236)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 94,603 miles
- Test number
- 208936316790
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside front steering arm bush worn
Pass94,367 miles (+1,105)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 94,367 miles
- Test number
- 110694675267
- AdvisoryFront Steering arm bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass93,262 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 93,262 miles
- Test number
- 521501119247
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail93,262 miles (+860)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,262 miles
- Test number
- 294460818523
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass92,402 miles (+29,295)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 92,402 miles
- Test number
- 494967972719
- AdvisorySlight play in nsf hub bearing
Pass63,107 miles (+3,004)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 63,107 miles
- Test number
- 955859615049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,103 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 60,103 miles
- Test number
- 895522574247
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail60,103 miles (+4,168)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,103 miles
- Test number
- 458192274200
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass55,935 miles (+5,243)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 55,935 miles
- Test number
- 568130373235
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass50,692 miles (+5,951)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 50,692 miles
- Test number
- 819342172207
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass44,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 44,741 miles
- Test number
- 469883661203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,741 miles (+8,314)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,741 miles
- Test number
- 617763061221
- DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass36,427 miles (+9,112)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 36,427 miles
- Test number
- 910174960290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 27,315 miles
- Test number
- 120594879225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T80 RDL
- Does T80 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T80 RDL is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T80 RDL?
- The MOT on T80 RDL is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T80 RDL done?
- T80 RDL was recorded at 94,603 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,160 miles a year.
- Has T80 RDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T80 RDL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T80 RDL 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 T80 RDL find?
- T80 RDL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front steering arm bush worn.
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