
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T85 RGHMOT history
T85 RGH is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 171,944 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 171,944 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,658 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T85 RGH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T85 RGH was last recorded at 171,944 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 2,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 169,150 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,794 miles
- Average per year
- 6,658 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 171,944 miles
- 2024 – 169,150 miles
- 2023 – 164,593 miles
- 2022 – 162,402 miles
- 2021 – 159,911 miles
- 2020 – 156,908 miles
- 2019 – 153,680 miles
- 2018 – 147,133 miles
- 2016 – 141,386 miles
- 2015 – 131,686 miles
- 2014 – 116,642 miles
- 2013 – 106,064 miles
- 2012 – 99,841 miles
- 2011 – 96,633 miles
- 2010 – 90,929 miles
- 2009 – 81,900 miles
- 2008 – 71,043 miles
- 2007 – 60,439 miles
- 2006 – 45,262 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing has small oil leak
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead - in engine bay near heater component
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,944 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 171,944 miles
- Test number
- 752771914137
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing has small oil leak
Fail171,944 miles (+2,794)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,944 miles
- Test number
- 383429348077
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing has small oil leak
Pass169,150 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 169,150 miles
- Test number
- 697899919829
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal Slight Leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail169,150 miles (+4,557)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,150 miles
- Test number
- 809910172063
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear Of Hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear Of Hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal Slight Leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass164,593 miles (+2,191)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 164,593 miles
- Test number
- 435132087283
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass162,402 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 162,402 miles
- Test number
- 294162038197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead - in engine bay near heater component (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead lower section by passenger feet area from underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead mounting - lower bulkhead area door check strap area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead - around windscreen mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead mounting - lower bulkhead area door check strap area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead - around windscreen mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail162,402 miles (+2,491)3 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,402 miles
- Test number
- 626118400729
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm most front 2 bushes on axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead - in engine bay near heater component (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead lower section by passenger feet area from underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead mounting - lower bulkhead area door check strap area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead - around windscreen mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead mounting - lower bulkhead area door check strap area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm most front 2 bushes on axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead - around windscreen mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass159,911 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 159,911 miles
- Test number
- 467462034367
- AdvisoryFront Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside of bulkhead inside (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail159,896 miles (+2,988)6 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,896 miles
- Test number
- 930244682185
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outer side of chassis next to towbar brace (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened second to rear crossmember nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox area possible rear main or back of cylinder head (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead inside (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under middle row seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass156,908 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 156,908 miles
- Test number
- 530034834961
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play front universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes on nearside and offside front radius arms at most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear of chassis and rear cross member is heavily corroded.
Fail156,908 miles (+3,228)2 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,908 miles
- Test number
- 720801109442
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mounting - body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play front universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes on nearside and offside front radius arms at most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear of chassis and rear cross member is heavily corroded.
- AdvisoryBrake fluid is dark in colour - recommend to be replaced
Pass153,680 miles (+6,547)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 153,680 miles
- Test number
- 822073232191
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and transfer box all slightly wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTowbar mounting is corroded but not excessively weakened
Pass147,133 miles (+14)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 147,133 miles
- Test number
- 796523206505
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail147,119 miles (+5,733)1 dangerous7 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,119 miles
- Test number
- 549417787998
- DangerousCentral Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bushes worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Rubbing on spring mount (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass141,386 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 141,386 miles
- Test number
- 639611832269
- AdvisoryOffside wiper spindle slightly loose/worn
- AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
Fail141,386 miles (+9,700)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,386 miles
- Test number
- 907007381832
- FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside wiper spindle slightly loose/worn
- AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass131,686 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 131,686 miles
- Test number
- 748600405176
- AdvisoryOffside Front advise oil leak engine
Fail131,679 miles (+15,037)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,679 miles
- Test number
- 156589865038
- DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front advise oil leak engine
Pass116,642 miles (+10,578)2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 116,642 miles
- Test number
- 729977534388
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth swivel hubs have slight leak
- NoteFront diff slight oil leak
- NoteGearbox and transfer box oil leaks
- NoteNearside rear axle hub seal slight leak
- NoteNo handbrake telltale
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Pass106,064 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 106,064 miles
- Test number
- 349310043357
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNo handbrake tell-tale
- NoteOil leak
Fail106,064 miles (+6,223)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,064 miles
- Test number
- 768526633365
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteNearside headlamp loose
- NoteNo handbrake tell-tale
- NoteOil leak
Pass99,841 miles (+3,208)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 99,841 miles
- Test number
- 826097722384
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,633 miles (+5,704)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 96,633 miles
- Test number
- 877766231399
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass90,929 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 90,929 miles
- Test number
- 474047720311
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail90,929 miles (+9,029)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,929 miles
- Test number
- 181266420318
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
- FailureSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside wiper blade split
Pass81,900 miles (+10,857)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 81,900 miles
- Test number
- 753516719390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,043 miles (+10,604)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 71,043 miles
- Test number
- 683365128389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 60,439 miles
- Test number
- 583386427321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,439 miles (+15,177)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,439 miles
- Test number
- 464766627464
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- NoteADVISE REAR PROPSHAFT BOLTS TO TRANSMISSION LOOSE.
Pass45,262 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 45,262 miles
- Test number
- 484211316444
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront number plate slight damage
Questions about T85 RGH
- Does T85 RGH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 RGH is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T85 RGH?
- The MOT on T85 RGH is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T85 RGH done?
- T85 RGH was recorded at 171,944 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 6,658 miles a year.
- Has T85 RGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T85 RGH has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T85 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 T85 RGH find?
- T85 RGH passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front swivel housing has small oil leak.
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