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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L30 RFJMOT history

L30 RFJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

L30 RFJ green 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 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
123,117 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 RFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
20 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 RFJ was last recorded at 123,117 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,210 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
907 miles
Average per year
1,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,117 miles
  • 2024 – 122,210 miles
  • 2019 – 121,520 miles
  • 2018 – 120,241 miles
  • 2017 – 118,421 miles
  • 2016 – 116,140 miles
  • 2015 – 114,224 miles
  • 2014 – 112,305 miles
  • 2013 – 110,171 miles
  • 2008 – 103,667 miles
  • 2007 – 101,757 miles
  • 2006 – 93,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,117 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBolt on gear box cradle cross section heavily corroded

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front swivel housing leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • All 4 tyres cracked on sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,117 miles (+907)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,117 miles
    Test number
    912295818393
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBolt on gear box cradle cross section heavily corroded

  2. Pass122,210 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,210 miles
    Test number
    281119436665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail122,209 miles (+689)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,209 miles
    Test number
    922183437524
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass121,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    525996084790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing leaking

  5. Fail121,520 miles (+1,279)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    480492141498
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing leaking

  6. Pass120,241 miles (+1,820)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,241 miles
    Test number
    157780985972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing starting to leak oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle stabiliser arm bushes chassis end split/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear service brake performance low may require attention soon

  7. Pass118,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,421 miles
    Test number
    665444037973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracked on sidewalls

  8. Fail118,421 miles (+2,281)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,421 miles
    Test number
    907729813660
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracked on sidewalls

  9. Pass116,140 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,140 miles
    Test number
    956421206113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,224 miles (+1,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,224 miles
    Test number
    258633165483
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass112,305 miles (+2,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    112,305 miles
    Test number
    835424144108
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass110,171 miles (+6,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,171 miles
    Test number
    616493333154
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass103,667 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    103,667 miles
    Test number
    550390508153
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail103,660 miles (+1,903)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,660 miles
    Test number
    542965898006
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass101,757 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    101,757 miles
    Test number
    681028417355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake lever close to stop
    • NoteN/s/f hubseal leaking slightly

  16. Fail101,757 miles (+8,307)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,757 miles
    Test number
    370418317390
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake lever close to stop
    • NoteN/s/f hubseal leaking slightly

  17. Pass93,450 miles (+545)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    93,450 miles
    Test number
    371613906398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteHandbrake lever close to stop
    • NoteN/s/f hubseal leaking slightly

  18. Fail92,905 miles13 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,905 miles
    Test number
    942652176204
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteHandbrake lever close to stop
    • NoteNearside front hubseal leaking slightly

Questions about L30 RFJ

Does L30 RFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 RFJ expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 RFJ?
The MOT on L30 RFJ expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 RFJ done?
L30 RFJ was recorded at 123,117 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 1,614 miles a year.
Has L30 RFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 RFJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 RFJ 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 L30 RFJ find?
L30 RFJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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