Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1989 · 2,495 cc
F5 RCKMOT history
F5 RCK is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 1989. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 149,950 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 149,950 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,331 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F5 RCK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 1 Jun 1989
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F5 RCK was last recorded at 149,950 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 149,950 miles · 14 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,331 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,950 miles
- 2025 – 147,113 miles
- 2024 – 142,364 miles
- 2023 – 138,748 miles
- 2022 – 134,667 miles
- 2020 – 133,788 miles
- 2019 – 127,828 miles
- 2018 – 121,205 miles
- 2017 – 117,265 miles
- 2016 – 114,676 miles
- 2015 – 110,073 miles
- 2014 – 105,564 miles
- 2013 – 100,074 miles
- 2012 – 95,820 miles
- 2011 – 91,726 miles
- 2010 – 87,335 miles
- 2009 – 82,985 miles
- 2008 – 76,336 miles
- 2007 – 67,468 miles
- 2006 – 62,811 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,950 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Coil spring corroded All
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front wing panel, lower bracket detached
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Corrosion to nearside of bulk head, inside and outside but not within prescribed area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
31 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,950 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 149,950 miles
- Test number
- 776112041199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,950 miles (+2,837)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,950 miles
- Test number
- 379591585471
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass147,113 miles (+4,749)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 147,113 miles
- Test number
- 229307596342
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass142,364 miles (+3,616)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 142,364 miles
- Test number
- 975533190253
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass138,748 miles (+4,081)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 138,748 miles
- Test number
- 761286968131
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,667 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 134,667 miles
- Test number
- 227222231214
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing panel, lower bracket detached
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside of bulk head, inside and outside but not within prescribed area
Fail134,667 miles (+879)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,667 miles
- Test number
- 841213345726
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under pedal box (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings missing below lamps (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing panel, lower bracket detached
- AdvisoryOffside side step/protection bar fixings insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside of bulk head, inside and outside but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Pass133,788 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 133,788 miles
- Test number
- 121611540823
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail133,787 miles (+5,959)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,787 miles
- Test number
- 127620834658
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorStop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,828 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 127,828 miles
- Test number
- 833432271081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torsion bar rubber bush split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torsion bar rubber bush split
Fail127,828 miles (+6,623)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,828 miles
- Test number
- 195833385894
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt below steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust rubber hanger split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torsion bar rubber bush split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torsion bar rubber bush split
Pass121,205 miles (+3,940)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 121,205 miles
- Test number
- 959568866581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,265 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 117,265 miles
- Test number
- 189145229049
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
Fail117,265 miles (+2,589)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,265 miles
- Test number
- 576420266639
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryOil around front hubs
Pass114,676 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 114,676 miles
- Test number
- 637743357892
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryWipers wont return to park
Fail114,676 miles (+4,603)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,676 miles
- Test number
- 840434489512
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryPropshaft shaft u/j worn
- AdvisoryWipers wont return to park
Pass110,073 miles (+27)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 110,073 miles
- Test number
- 515090775021
- NoteO/s/r bumpstop missing
- NoteO/s/r wheel binding slightly
- NoteWindscreen wipers abit streaky
Fail110,046 miles (+4,482)10 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,046 miles
- Test number
- 569893465083
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside 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)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteCorrosion noted to nsr chassis
- NotePlay noted to osr wheel bearing
Pass105,564 miles (+5,490)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 105,564 miles
- Test number
- 759745444061
- NoteCorrosion noted to crntre xmember surface corrosion noted to chassis
- NoteCorrosion noted to osr and nsr chassis
- NotePlay noted to osr wheel bearing
Pass100,074 miles (+155)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 100,074 miles
- Test number
- 189195243422
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteCorrosion noted to nsr and osr chassis around spring mounts
- NoteCorrosion noted to os centre chassis
- NoteSurface corrosion noted to chassis
Fail99,919 miles (+4,099)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,919 miles
- Test number
- 587235233084
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteCorrosion noted to nsr and osr chassis around spring mounts
- NoteCorrosion noted to os centre chassis
- NoteSurface corrosion noted to chassis
Pass95,820 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 95,820 miles
- Test number
- 187876142044
- NoteCorrosion noted to nsr and osr chassis around spring mounts and at centre chassis
- NotePlay noted to osf tie bar bush [new]
Fail95,820 miles (+220)3 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,820 miles
- Test number
- 909116542023
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteCorrosion noted to nsr and osr chassis around spring mounts and at centre chassis
- NotePlay noted to osf tie bar bush [new]
Fail95,600 miles (+3,874)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,600 miles
- Test number
- 127167722054
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteCorrosion noted to nsr and osr chassis around top coil spring mounts
- NoteNs and os head lights dim
Pass91,726 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 91,726 miles
- Test number
- 435828221074
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,726 miles (+4,391)7 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,726 miles
- Test number
- 975336421071
- FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteAll track rod end gaitors split
Pass87,335 miles (+4,350)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 87,335 miles
- Test number
- 960048910094
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCorrosion noted to osf outrigger and rear x member
- NotePoss wera to osr wheel bearing
- NoteWear note to front tie bar bush
Pass82,985 miles (+6,649)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 82,985 miles
- Test number
- 771826719068
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePlay noted to front tie bar bush play note dto osf lower shock absorber mount play noted to rear wheel bearings surface corrosion noted to osr chassis
Pass76,336 miles (+8,868)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 76,336 miles
- Test number
- 302842918081
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass67,468 miles (+4,657)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 67,468 miles
- Test number
- 433177657038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 62,811 miles
- Test number
- 470331566067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F5 RCK
- Does F5 RCK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 RCK is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F5 RCK?
- The MOT on F5 RCK is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F5 RCK done?
- F5 RCK was recorded at 149,950 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,331 miles a year.
- Has F5 RCK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F5 RCK has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on F5 RCK 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 F5 RCK find?
- F5 RCK passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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