
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1985 · 2,496 cc
B660 RCGMOT history
B660 RCG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Feb 1985. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,818 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 147,818 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 807 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B660 RCG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 7 Feb 1985
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
B660 RCG was last recorded at 147,818 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 1,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 146,312 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,506 miles
- Average per year
- 807 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 147,818 miles
- 2024 – 146,312 miles
- 2023 – 144,292 miles
- 2022 – 142,889 miles
- 2021 – 142,637 miles
- 2020 – 142,287 miles
- 2019 – 142,135 miles
- 2018 – 142,059 miles
- 2017 – 141,940 miles
- 2014 – 141,884 miles
- 2013 – 141,860 miles
- 2012 – 141,516 miles
- 2011 – 139,636 miles
- 2010 – 137,033 miles
- 2009 – 136,327 miles
- 2008 – 133,538 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage union on back of st pump (2.1.5 (a))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Fuel system component leaking
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,818 miles (+1,506)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 147,818 miles
- Test number
- 649769419016
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage union on back of st pump (2.1.5 (a))
Pass146,312 miles (+5)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 146,312 miles
- Test number
- 938095848840
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail146,307 miles (+2,015)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,307 miles
- Test number
- 716850418895
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,292 miles (+1,403)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 144,292 miles
- Test number
- 307979250583
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir to steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass142,889 miles (+252)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 142,889 miles
- Test number
- 718926522659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,637 miles (+350)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 142,637 miles
- Test number
- 709556551698
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,287 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 142,287 miles
- Test number
- 713845206866
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHazard warning inoperative, vehicle to old to apply for failure
Fail142,286 miles (+151)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,286 miles
- Test number
- 213853250104
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHazard warning inoperative, vehicle to old to apply for failure
Pass142,135 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 142,135 miles
- Test number
- 698751754017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,059 miles (+119)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 142,059 miles
- Test number
- 499486046266
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise all indicator lenses deteriorated/ discoloured
- AdvisoryAdvise all tyres deteriorated/ perished (cracking in the tread and side walls)
- AdvisoryAdvise both rear light lenses deteriorated/discoloured
- AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass141,940 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 141,940 miles
- Test number
- 874357944777
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryAdvise front brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer side wall deteriorated
- AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fail141,937 miles (+53)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,937 miles
- Test number
- 328873649361
- FailureCentral Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureIndicator switch faulty horn operation affected by indicator/main beam stalk (1.4.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryAdvise front brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer side wall deteriorated
- AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass141,884 miles (+1)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 141,884 miles
- Test number
- 478768154325
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteHand Brake tell tale not working
Fail141,883 miles (+23)6 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,883 miles
- Test number
- 489490144494
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Inner 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)
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteHand brake tell tale not working.
Pass141,860 miles (+21)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 141,860 miles
- Test number
- 696791533371
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteHead light deteriorated
Fail141,839 miles (+323)15 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,839 miles
- Test number
- 139147513219
- FailureCentre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass141,516 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 141,516 miles
- Test number
- 969781682031
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Fail141,515 miles (+1,879)12 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,515 miles
- Test number
- 347045272059
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass139,636 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 139,636 miles
- Test number
- 665578281037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,603 miles (+2,570)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,603 miles
- Test number
- 936787171052
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass137,033 miles (+706)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 137,033 miles
- Test number
- 280323000134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,327 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 136,327 miles
- Test number
- 951102279060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,325 miles (+2,787)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,325 miles
- Test number
- 250020379019
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass133,538 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 133,538 miles
- Test number
- 461918178094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront propshaft bolt missing
Fail133,538 miles9 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,538 miles
- Test number
- 133367578054
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront propshaft bolt missing
Questions about B660 RCG
- Does B660 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B660 RCG is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on B660 RCG?
- The MOT on B660 RCG is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has B660 RCG done?
- B660 RCG was recorded at 147,818 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 807 miles a year.
- Has B660 RCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B660 RCG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on B660 RCG ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on B660 RCG find?
- B660 RCG passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage union on back of st pump.
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