Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T950 RTLMOT history
T950 RTL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 218,073 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 218,073 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 23 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,339 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T950 RTL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T950 RTL was last recorded at 218,073 miles on 6 May 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 May 2011: 132,908 miles, lower than 135,523 miles on 15 Apr 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 218,056 miles · 28 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 6,339 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 218,073 miles
- 2025 – 216,497 miles
- 2024 – 215,326 miles
- 2023 – 214,539 miles
- 2022 – 212,800 miles
- 2021 – 207,934 miles
- 2020 – 204,360 miles
- 2019 – 193,319 miles
- 2018 – 177,950 miles
- 2017 – 172,668 miles
- 2016 – 169,616 miles
- 2015 – 154,311 miles
- 2014 – 141,312 miles
- 2013 – 139,405 miles
- 2012 – 135,261 miles
- 2011 – 132,908 miles
- 2010 – 127,034 miles
- 2009 – 118,215 miles
- 2008 – 111,718 miles
- 2007 – 103,623 miles
- 2006 – 101,791 miles
- 2005 – 88,956 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass218,073 miles
- AdvisoryExcess travel on service brakeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Floor pan corroded by body mountRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryAdvice front number plate mounted highRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R, O/S/R
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Underside heavy underseal and corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Vehicle struggled to pass emissions test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
30 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,073 miles (+17)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 218,073 miles
- Test number
- 370649841749
- AdvisoryExcess travel on service brake
- AdvisoryNearside Front Floor pan corroded by body mount
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvice front number plate mounted high
Fail218,056 miles (+1,559)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,056 miles
- Test number
- 872162052065
- DangerousIntermediate drop arm likely to become detached Drop arm loose to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Dip and main outer head lamps not working . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExcess travel on service brake
- AdvisoryNearside Front Floor pan corroded by body mount
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryThe mounted lamps fitted to centre has no measurable image
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvice front number plate mounted high
Pass216,497 miles (+1,171)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 216,497 miles
- Test number
- 465386517962
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan above chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass215,326 miles (+787)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 215,326 miles
- Test number
- 300844972155
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Pass214,539 miles (+38)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 214,539 miles
- Test number
- 246639226206
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R, O/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside heavy underseal and corroded
Fail214,501 miles (+1,701)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,501 miles
- Test number
- 453604298733
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R, O/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside heavy underseal and corroded
Pass212,800 miles (+4,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 212,800 miles
- Test number
- 414686100053
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass207,934 miles (+90)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 207,934 miles
- Test number
- 857465911495
- AdvisoryBrake feel wooden
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded above outrigger , hard to see due to outrigger being so close to area
- AdvisoryOffside Side step corroded / holed
- AdvisoryVehicle struggled to pass emissions test
- AdvisoryVehicle very corroded in places
Fail207,844 miles (+3,484)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,844 miles
- Test number
- 470409912163
- DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected Play in steering idler / drop arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
- MajorRear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis o/s & n/s (6.1.6 (a))
- MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrakes feel wooden
- AdvisorySlight play in hub bearings
- AdvisoryVehicle corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle struggled to pass emissions test
Pass204,360 miles (+11,041)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 204,360 miles
- Test number
- 266067494103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,319 miles (+118)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 193,319 miles
- Test number
- 593649323934
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryOil leak front
- AdvisoryZero emissions clear
Fail193,201 miles (+15,251)1 dangerous10 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,201 miles
- Test number
- 667139003643
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure loose (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by ladder (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryOil leak front
- AdvisoryZero emissions clear
Pass177,950 miles (+49)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 177,950 miles
- Test number
- 315004069936
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail177,901 miles (+5,233)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,901 miles
- Test number
- 654916378573
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking leaking from top around reservoir but not sure if it is a pipe or bottle leaking but they are very wet in fluid and dripping under vehicle (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass172,668 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 172,668 miles
- Test number
- 359397859499
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail172,668 miles (+3,052)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,668 miles
- Test number
- 668332524614
- FailureFuel system component leaking Filter unit (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass169,616 miles (+15,305)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 169,616 miles
- Test number
- 739539862916
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass154,311 miles (+12,999)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 154,311 miles
- Test number
- 468740245019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,312 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,312 miles
- Test number
- 178291844466
- Repaired at testDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass141,312 miles (+1,907)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 141,312 miles
- Test number
- 617061844003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,405 miles (+4,144)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 139,405 miles
- Test number
- 467991323114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,261 miles (+2,353)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 135,261 miles
- Test number
- 186531422150
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass132,908 miles (-2,615)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 132,908 miles
- Test number
- 537884021125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,523 miles (+8,489)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 135,523 miles
- Test number
- 858265701187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass127,034 miles (+8,819)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 127,034 miles
- Test number
- 963327390006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,215 miles (+6,497)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 118,215 miles
- Test number
- 590326909162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,718 miles (+8,095)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 111,718 miles
- Test number
- 210864918449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,623 miles (+1,832)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 103,623 miles
- Test number
- 680765497042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,791 miles (+12,835)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 101,791 miles
- Test number
- 761306426364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 88,956 miles
- Test number
- 350756855361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T950 RTL
- Does T950 RTL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T950 RTL is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T950 RTL?
- The MOT on T950 RTL is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T950 RTL done?
- T950 RTL was recorded at 218,073 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 6,339 miles a year.
- Has T950 RTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T950 RTL has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T950 RTL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T950 RTL find?
- T950 RTL passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 5 advisories: excess travel on service brake; nearside front floor pan corroded by body mount; power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 2 more.
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