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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T961 RPHMOT history

T961 RPH is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2024
Mileage
107,291 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T961 RPH
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
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T961 RPH was last recorded at 107,291 miles on 2 Dec 2023, 5,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2011: 71,493 miles, lower than 686,323 miles on 17 Jun 2010.

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
102,149 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,142 miles
Average per year
2,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,291 miles
  • 2022 – 102,149 miles
  • 2020 – 96,075 miles
  • 2019 – 91,914 miles
  • 2018 – 88,097 miles
  • 2017 – 85,627 miles
  • 2016 – 81,953 miles
  • 2015 – 80,101 miles
  • 2014 – 79,033 miles
  • 2013 – 76,786 miles
  • 2012 – 74,481 miles
  • 2011 – 71,493 miles
  • 2010 – 686,323 miles
  • 2009 – 66,907 miles
  • 2008 – 65,089 miles
  • 2007 – 64,006 miles
  • 2006 – 62,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,291 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main line.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,291 miles (+5,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,291 miles
    Test number
    594894548918
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,149 miles (+54)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,149 miles
    Test number
    237201307191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Fail102,095 miles (+6,020)1 dangerous9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,095 miles
    Test number
    774099847452
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached radius arm bush securing bolt to rear of front axle loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Radius arm to chassis mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm to chassis - Multiple surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward-most fuel tank mounting cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe above chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass96,075 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    947296614374
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main line. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail96,075 miles (+4,161)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    918660531401
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main line. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,914 miles (+3,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    809142372981
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,097 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,097 miles
    Test number
    865409215002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    845516346660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,627 miles (+3,674)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    424974368887
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass81,953 miles (+1,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,953 miles
    Test number
    591456344003
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis wax oiled

  11. Pass80,101 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,101 miles
    Test number
    209153965473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,033 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,033 miles
    Test number
    775859564183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,786 miles (+2,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,786 miles
    Test number
    115170373176
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass74,481 miles (+2,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,481 miles
    Test number
    788747162187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass71,493 miles (-614,830)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,493 miles
    Test number
    768215761199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass686,323 miles (+619,416)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    686,323 miles
    Test number
    454368660156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,907 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,907 miles
    Test number
    774772969132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,089 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,089 miles
    Test number
    120449128155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,006 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,006 miles
    Test number
    200824897013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,742 miles
    Test number
    143067786404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T961 RPH

Does T961 RPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T961 RPH expired on 1 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T961 RPH?
The MOT on T961 RPH expired on 1 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T961 RPH done?
T961 RPH was recorded at 107,291 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2023, an average of 2,520 miles a year.
Has T961 RPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T961 RPH has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T961 RPH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T961 RPH find?
T961 RPH passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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