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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T986 RKRMOT history

T986 RKR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 84,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,713 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T986 RKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T986 RKR was last recorded at 84,713 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2007: 34,997 miles, lower than 294,889 miles on 20 Oct 2005.
  • 19 Oct 2021: 82,447 miles, lower than 82,903 miles on 6 Nov 2020.

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
84,326 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,713 miles
  • 2024 – 84,326 miles
  • 2023 – 83,707 miles
  • 2022 – 82,984 miles
  • 2021 – 82,449 miles
  • 2020 – 82,903 miles
  • 2019 – 81,725 miles
  • 2018 – 81,360 miles
  • 2017 – 80,433 miles
  • 2016 – 77,988 miles
  • 2015 – 71,829 miles
  • 2014 – 67,113 miles
  • 2013 – 63,916 miles
  • 2012 – 59,365 miles
  • 2011 – 55,649 miles
  • 2010 – 50,208 miles
  • 2009 – 45,274 miles
  • 2008 – 40,830 miles
  • 2007 – 34,997 miles
  • 2005 – 294,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,713 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,713 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,713 miles
    Test number
    139311539913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,326 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,326 miles
    Test number
    270041761466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,707 miles (+723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,707 miles
    Test number
    288419527354
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,984 miles (+535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    289447593207
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass82,449 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,449 miles
    Test number
    440802507680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail82,447 miles (-456)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,447 miles
    Test number
    757085608185
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass82,903 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,903 miles
    Test number
    166645800259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,093 miles (+368)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,093 miles
    Test number
    836425450405
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass81,725 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,725 miles
    Test number
    587989470144
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes deteriorated on both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  10. Fail81,697 miles (+337)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,697 miles
    Test number
    121020858524
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various crossmember and outriggers within limit to body mounts but not yet exccesive (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEvidence of a fuel leak

  11. Pass81,360 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,360 miles
    Test number
    322096685382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  12. Fail81,359 miles (+926)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,359 miles
    Test number
    250702250773
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  13. Pass80,433 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,433 miles
    Test number
    465447974851
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion not yet exccesive
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  14. Fail80,432 miles (+2,444)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    758567088037
    • FailureCentral Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle steady ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion not yet exccesive
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  15. Pass77,988 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,988 miles
    Test number
    852008051548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail77,988 miles (+6,159)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,988 miles
    Test number
    482060226523
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass71,829 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    378338295143
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail71,829 miles (+4,716)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    566825595126
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass67,113 miles (+3,197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,113 miles
    Test number
    256456894111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass63,916 miles (+4,551)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,916 miles
    Test number
    369813103262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s washer jet blocked
    • NoteRear cross member corroded but not yet excessive

  21. Pass59,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,365 miles
    Test number
    207298472153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,365 miles (+3,716)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,365 miles
    Test number
    125375062157
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass55,649 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    507245901175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail55,649 miles (+5,441)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    738025801114
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass50,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,208 miles
    Test number
    752554000181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,208 miles (+4,934)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,208 miles
    Test number
    351713000154
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass45,274 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,274 miles
    Test number
    471677199003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,830 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    151068698404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,997 miles (-259,892)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,997 miles
    Test number
    744970267037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass294,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    294,889 miles
    Test number
    433693795223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T986 RKR

Does T986 RKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T986 RKR is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T986 RKR?
The MOT on T986 RKR is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T986 RKR done?
T986 RKR was recorded at 84,713 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025.
Has T986 RKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T986 RKR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T986 RKR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T986 RKR find?
T986 RKR passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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