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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

V21 RMMMOT history

V21 RMM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

V21 RMM blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
125,865 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 RMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 RMM was last recorded at 125,865 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 1,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2019: 105,210 miles, lower than 105,677 miles on 4 Apr 2019.

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
123,918 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,947 miles
Average per year
6,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,865 miles
  • 2024 – 123,918 miles
  • 2023 – 120,914 miles
  • 2021 – 115,432 miles
  • 2020 – 112,268 miles
  • 2019 – 105,210 miles
  • 2017 – 92,795 miles
  • 2015 – 85,453 miles
  • 2014 – 75,104 miles
  • 2013 – 67,030 miles
  • 2012 – 56,509 miles
  • 2011 – 46,093 miles
  • 2010 – 31,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,865 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front axle seal damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,865 miles (+1,947)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,865 miles
    Test number
    583555191190
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass123,918 miles (+11)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,918 miles
    Test number
    329178830001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle seal damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail123,907 miles (+2,993)1 dangerous12 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,907 miles
    Test number
    205088657193
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall within perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working and turns of side lamp when operated (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle seal damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,914 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,914 miles
    Test number
    471126526178
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,914 miles (+5,482)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,914 miles
    Test number
    559981747821
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,432 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,432 miles
    Test number
    619284225335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door handle damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAccelerator pedal damaged

  7. Fail115,422 miles (+3,154)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,422 miles
    Test number
    136296769944
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door handle damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAccelerator pedal damaged

  8. Pass112,268 miles (+7,058)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,268 miles
    Test number
    508155040051
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass105,210 miles (-467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,210 miles
    Test number
    815721520623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail105,677 miles (+618)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,677 miles
    Test number
    239526014039
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail105,059 miles11 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,059 miles
    Test number
    740723426809
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    354433455934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass92,795 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,795 miles
    Test number
    865766550145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,794 miles (+57)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,794 miles
    Test number
    220201007556
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level is low

  15. Fail92,737 miles (+7,284)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,737 miles
    Test number
    471791905009
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass85,453 miles (+10,349)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,453 miles
    Test number
    534676862434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,104 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,104 miles
    Test number
    558369634315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,030 miles (+10,521)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,030 miles
    Test number
    405130743414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,509 miles3 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    305028432342
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear Shocker Bushes Worn

  20. Pass56,509 miles (+10,416)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    447888632477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear Shocker Bushes Worn

  21. Fail46,093 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,093 miles
    Test number
    395436731348
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAccelerator pedal slight damage

  22. Pass46,093 miles (+14,221)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,093 miles
    Test number
    469386631370
    • NoteAccelerator pedal slight damage

  23. Pass31,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,872 miles
    Test number
    481395830470
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V21 RMM

Does V21 RMM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V21 RMM expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V21 RMM?
The MOT on V21 RMM expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V21 RMM done?
V21 RMM was recorded at 125,865 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 6,375 miles a year.
Has V21 RMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 RMM has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 RMM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V21 RMM find?
V21 RMM passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 11 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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