LAND ROVER DEFENDER R22DEF has 25 MOTs

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This 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 140,172 miles 1 year ago on Monday 9th June 2025 at 15:06.

The last MOT expired 4 months ago on Monday 8th June 2026. Book a new MOT?

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

R22DEF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH JUNE 2026140,172 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
FAILED4TH JUNE 2025140,171 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Not Working (3.4 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
PASSED19TH APRIL 202418TH APRIL 2025138,564 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
PASSED18TH APRIL 202317TH APRIL 2024136,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
PASSED8TH APRIL 20227TH APRIL 2023135,743 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
PASSED30TH MARCH 202129TH MARCH 2022135,057 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Frayed Close To Anchor Point (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Corrosion On All 4 Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Slight Seepage From Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED24TH MARCH 202023RD MARCH 2021134,361 MI
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201920TH FEBRUARY 2020132,776 MI
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 20188TH FEBRUARY 2019130,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened Fraying At The Lower End Near The Anchor Point. (5.2.2a)
FAILED9TH FEBRUARY 2018130,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened Fraying At The Lower End Near The Anchor Point. (5.2.2a)
  2. PRS - Nearside Direction Indicator Not Working Side Repeater (1.4.a.2c)
PASSED27TH JANUARY 201728TH JANUARY 2018127,671 MI
FAILED27TH JANUARY 2017127,671 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front All Position Lamps Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201628TH JANUARY 2017124,129 MI
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201528TH JANUARY 2016121,789 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Raer Diff Is Leaking Oil
  2. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED31ST DECEMBER 201330TH DECEMBER 2014120,264 MI
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 201216TH DECEMBER 2013116,130 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  6. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Corroded
  7. USER ENTERED - 2x Rear Tyres Have Slight Ripples In Inner + Outer Side Walls
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20119TH DECEMBER 2012112,638 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 2011112,636 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 2010105,944 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20109TH DECEMBER 2011105,944 MI
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20099TH DECEMBER 201098,120 MI
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20089TH DECEMBER 200990,694 MI
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20079TH DECEMBER 200884,477 MI
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 200784,476 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 200630TH NOVEMBER 200778,763 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R22DEF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

R22DEF MOT Comments

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R22DEF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 140,172 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,006 miles

R22DEF FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration R22DEF was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 140,172 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,006 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R22DEF has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 21 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does R22DEF have an active MOT?

No, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 R22DEF does not have an active MOT. The last MOT expired 4 months ago on Monday 8th June 2026. Read more

Is R22DEF Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 R22DEF does have Tax. Read more

When does R22DEF Tax expire?

The current Tax for R22DEF will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When did R22DEF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R22DEF was on Monday 9th June 2025 at 15:06. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R22DEF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for R22DEF we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has R22DEF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for R22DEF we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R22DEF?

R22DEF is registered as a 1997 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has R22DEF done?

The odometer reading for R22DEF at the last MOT in June 2025 was 140,172 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,006 miles per year. Read more

How old is R22DEF?

The vehicle R22DEF was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 31st December 1997. Read more

What colour is R22DEF?

The official colour of R22DEF is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does R22DEF have?

R22DEF has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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