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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T811 RPNMOT history

T811 RPN is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,584 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T811 RPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T811 RPN was last recorded at 105,584 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,842 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
742 miles
Average per year
3,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,584 miles
  • 2025 – 104,842 miles
  • 2024 – 104,382 miles
  • 2023 – 103,872 miles
  • 2022 – 102,180 miles
  • 2019 – 101,879 miles
  • 2018 – 100,603 miles
  • 2017 – 99,257 miles
  • 2016 – 96,370 miles
  • 2015 – 89,145 miles
  • 2014 – 89,104 miles
  • 2013 – 84,694 miles
  • 2012 – 78,189 miles
  • 2011 – 72,823 miles
  • 2010 – 66,280 miles
  • 2009 – 56,540 miles
  • 2008 – 50,349 miles
  • 2007 – 37,973 miles
  • 2006 – 29,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,584 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,584 miles
    Test number
    962523644915
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,584 miles (+742)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,584 miles
    Test number
    134779385087
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,842 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,842 miles
    Test number
    763209197590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,382 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,382 miles
    Test number
    369912359869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly deformed on the nearside, putting extra pressure on linkage bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail104,382 miles (+510)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,382 miles
    Test number
    703560205600
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Fastener loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly deformed on the nearside, putting extra pressure on linkage bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass103,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,872 miles
    Test number
    696565159273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,872 miles (+1,692)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,872 miles
    Test number
    737918488854
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  8. Pass102,180 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,180 miles
    Test number
    436817382602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,157 miles (+278)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,157 miles
    Test number
    655138788137
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass101,879 miles (+1,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,879 miles
    Test number
    253109583541
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above chassis rail
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside/chassis
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass100,603 miles (+1,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,603 miles
    Test number
    505047988888
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange corroded

  12. Pass99,257 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,257 miles
    Test number
    167946085077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,370 miles (+7,225)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,370 miles
    Test number
    692360479895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,145 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,145 miles
    Test number
    166044455018
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front outrigger has small corrosion hole
    • NoteOffside steering damper bush worn

  15. Pass89,145 miles (+41)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,145 miles
    Test number
    586064255027
    • NoteNearside front outrigger has small corrosion hole
    • NoteOffside steering damper bush worn

  16. Fail89,104 miles (+4,410)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,104 miles
    Test number
    975176844364
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside steering damper bush worn excessively

  17. Pass84,694 miles (+130)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,694 miles
    Test number
    578237633383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes above chassis rail
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  18. Fail84,564 miles (+6,375)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,564 miles
    Test number
    305272133316
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes above chassis rail
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  19. Pass78,189 miles (+5,366)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,189 miles
    Test number
    168983752397
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes above chassis rail
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  20. Pass72,823 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,823 miles
    Test number
    735245831301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,820 miles (+6,540)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,820 miles
    Test number
    417274131473
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear chassis near tow bar fixing rusting

  22. Pass66,280 miles (+9,740)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,280 miles
    Test number
    501606600310
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pads

  23. Pass56,540 miles (+6,191)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,540 miles
    Test number
    474066209356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,349 miles (+12,376)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,349 miles
    Test number
    481429818443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,973 miles (+8,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,973 miles
    Test number
    822246007391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass29,115 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,115 miles
    Test number
    783826756211
    • NoteSee orignal advisories

  27. Fail29,115 miles3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,115 miles
    Test number
    282774956244
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc pitted on limit
    • NoteO/s/r anti roll bar end link has play in it on limit
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limit
    • NoteRear shock absorber bushes worn

Questions about T811 RPN

Does T811 RPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T811 RPN is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T811 RPN?
The MOT on T811 RPN is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T811 RPN done?
T811 RPN was recorded at 105,584 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,912 miles a year.
Has T811 RPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T811 RPN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T811 RPN 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 T811 RPN find?
T811 RPN passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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