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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L2 RPCMOT history

L2 RPC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L2 RPC green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,465 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 RPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 RPC was last recorded at 114,465 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 8,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,849 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,616 miles
Average per year
5,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,465 miles
  • 2025 – 105,849 miles
  • 2024 – 98,703 miles
  • 2023 – 97,628 miles
  • 2022 – 97,377 miles
  • 2021 – 95,701 miles
  • 2020 – 87,681 miles
  • 2019 – 81,209 miles
  • 2018 – 77,361 miles
  • 2017 – 74,239 miles
  • 2016 – 69,328 miles
  • 2015 – 62,296 miles
  • 2014 – 57,275 miles
  • 2013 – 50,530 miles
  • 2012 – 43,372 miles
  • 2011 – 39,604 miles
  • 2010 – 36,943 miles
  • 2009 – 31,060 miles
  • 2008 – 22,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,465 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • All brake ferrules slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,465 miles (+8,616)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,465 miles
    Test number
    361475933566
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass105,849 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,849 miles
    Test number
    602196848321
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail105,849 miles (+7,146)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,849 miles
    Test number
    142864804139
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,703 miles (+1,075)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,703 miles
    Test number
    734444133423
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront horn sound low

  5. Pass97,628 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,628 miles
    Test number
    381611087078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,377 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,377 miles
    Test number
    415890884366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,701 miles (+8,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,701 miles
    Test number
    844342372597
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass87,681 miles (+6,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    918629016347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear x member slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear torsion bar rubbers slightly deterioated
    • AdvisoryFront brake ferrules has slight corrosion visible

  9. Pass81,209 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,209 miles
    Test number
    190111730272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vechile under sealed

  10. Fail81,208 miles (+3,847)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,208 miles
    Test number
    796361125237
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vechile under sealed

  11. Pass77,361 miles (+3,122)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,361 miles
    Test number
    311907412714
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake ferrules slightly corroded

  12. Pass74,239 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,239 miles
    Test number
    904231901601
    • AdvisoryAll brake ferrules slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryN/s front and o/s front and o/sf side repeater incorrect colour

  13. Fail74,232 miles (+4,904)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    238380208329
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll brake ferrules slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryN/s front and o/s front and o/sf side repeater incorrect colour

  14. Pass69,328 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,328 miles
    Test number
    801957953780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,305 miles (+7,009)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,305 miles
    Test number
    658895988507
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass62,296 miles (+5,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,296 miles
    Test number
    175613425101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySteps corroded

  17. Pass57,275 miles (+6,745)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,275 miles
    Test number
    765995444250
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass50,530 miles (+7,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,530 miles
    Test number
    416656243229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass43,372 miles (+3,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,372 miles
    Test number
    315993842484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass39,604 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,604 miles
    Test number
    568274231295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail39,596 miles (+2,653)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,596 miles
    Test number
    819931831285
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass36,943 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,943 miles
    Test number
    642929730222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail36,933 miles (+5,873)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,933 miles
    Test number
    383306730281
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass31,060 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,060 miles
    Test number
    524077739233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,056 miles (+8,702)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,056 miles
    Test number
    922306939290
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass22,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,354 miles
    Test number
    381730148441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 RPC

Does L2 RPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 RPC is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 RPC?
The MOT on L2 RPC is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 RPC done?
L2 RPC was recorded at 114,465 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,091 miles a year.
Has L2 RPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 RPC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 RPC 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 L2 RPC find?
L2 RPC passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front side repeater slightly discoloured.

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