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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T960 RDEMOT history

T960 RDE is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,041 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T960 RDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T960 RDE was last recorded at 134,041 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 12,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2006: 44,262 miles, lower than 408,506 miles on 22 Dec 2005.

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
121,314 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,041 miles
  • 2025 – 121,314 miles
  • 2024 – 107,242 miles
  • 2023 – 85,029 miles
  • 2020 – 84,095 miles
  • 2019 – 82,749 miles
  • 2018 – 81,754 miles
  • 2017 – 80,495 miles
  • 2016 – 79,280 miles
  • 2015 – 78,053 miles
  • 2014 – 76,896 miles
  • 2013 – 75,134 miles
  • 2012 – 73,830 miles
  • 2011 – 67,136 miles
  • 2010 – 60,424 miles
  • 2009 – 55,826 miles
  • 2008 – 51,288 miles
  • 2006 – 44,262 miles
  • 2005 – 408,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,041 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body out rigger corroded , body still secure
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryAdditional engine cover fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,041 miles (+12,727)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,041 miles
    Test number
    466432927153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body out rigger corroded , body still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdditional engine cover fitted

  2. Pass121,314 miles (+14,072)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,314 miles
    Test number
    639044602318
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass107,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,242 miles
    Test number
    675569788050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,242 miles (+22,213)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,242 miles
    Test number
    604850623057
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,029 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,029 miles
    Test number
    623286004430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,095 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,095 miles
    Test number
    589551852491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,749 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,749 miles
    Test number
    111704903059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,754 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,754 miles
    Test number
    772409548532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,495 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    333762939052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,280 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,280 miles
    Test number
    588184140791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,053 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,053 miles
    Test number
    895796275042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,896 miles
    Test number
    519718194047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,890 miles (+1,756)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,890 miles
    Test number
    476988994020
    • FailureDriver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass75,134 miles (+1,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,134 miles
    Test number
    188058073035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass73,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,830 miles
    Test number
    796310342085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,830 miles (+6,694)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,830 miles
    Test number
    349880742034
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Fail67,136 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,136 miles
    Test number
    215453631026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass67,136 miles (+6,712)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,136 miles
    Test number
    467893331026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,424 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,424 miles
    Test number
    924303910032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,826 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,826 miles
    Test number
    733891629060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,288 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    612758618060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,262 miles (-364,244)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    721935356306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass408,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    408,506 miles
    Test number
    614606355309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T960 RDE

Does T960 RDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T960 RDE is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T960 RDE?
The MOT on T960 RDE is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T960 RDE done?
T960 RDE was recorded at 134,041 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026.
Has T960 RDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T960 RDE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T960 RDE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T960 RDE find?
T960 RDE passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front body out rigger corroded , body still secure; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear outer seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 7 more.

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