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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 RCBMOT history

L90 RCB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Feb 1995. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 262,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

L90 RCB blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
262,288 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
23 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 RCB was last recorded at 262,288 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 2,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
259,905 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,383 miles
Average per year
7,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 262,288 miles
  • 2024 – 259,905 miles
  • 2023 – 256,939 miles
  • 2022 – 254,983 miles
  • 2021 – 251,321 miles
  • 2020 – 243,797 miles
  • 2019 – 239,861 miles
  • 2018 – 232,272 miles
  • 2017 – 224,521 miles
  • 2016 – 218,822 miles
  • 2014 – 206,449 miles
  • 2013 – 200,835 miles
  • 2012 – 188,393 miles
  • 2011 – 177,314 miles
  • 2010 – 161,421 miles
  • 2009 – 141,836 miles
  • 2008 – 128,079 miles
  • 2007 – 115,480 miles
  • 2006 – 107,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,288 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFloor supports 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides have been caught in the door catches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front very slight play found at the road wheel when jacked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,288 miles (+2,383)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    262,288 miles
    Test number
    355850652830
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFloor supports heavily corroded
  2. Pass259,905 miles (+2,966)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    259,905 miles
    Test number
    283242838103
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torsion bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBattery support heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle floor showing signs of corrosion
  3. Pass256,939 miles (+1,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    256,939 miles
    Test number
    330232542558
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass254,983 miles (+3,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    254,983 miles
    Test number
    833783001614
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded brackets on the rear axle are within the prescribed area of the spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged they have been caught in the door in several places on both front 3 point belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Pass251,321 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    251,321 miles
    Test number
    613985955573
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides have been caught in the door catches (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front very slight play found at the road wheel when jacked
  6. Fail251,316 miles (+7,519)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,316 miles
    Test number
    275747106746
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides have been caught in the door catches (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front very slight play found at the road wheel when jacked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear low effort recorded for the foot pedal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear no break reading for the foot pedal
  7. Pass243,797 miles (+3,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    243,797 miles
    Test number
    743466281517
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play found at road wheels (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake reading lower than expected
  8. Pass239,861 miles (+7,589)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    239,861 miles
    Test number
    615807483358
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body panel slightly loose wing supports (in front of rear wheels ) severely corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass232,272 miles (+7,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    232,272 miles
    Test number
    404846329462
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass224,521 miles (+5,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    224,521 miles
    Test number
    502792732753
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and offside (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass218,822 miles (+6,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    218,822 miles
    Test number
    116563320919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass212,712 miles (+6,263)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    212,712 miles
    Test number
    382525192197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass206,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    206,449 miles
    Test number
    879421434387
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  14. Fail206,444 miles (+5,609)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,444 miles
    Test number
    267301934324
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  15. Pass200,835 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    200,835 miles
    Test number
    815352953346
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
    • NoteFuel tank bracket badly corroded
  16. Fail200,833 miles (+12,440)14 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,833 miles
    Test number
    605330053393
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
    • NoteFuel tank bracket badly corroded
  17. Pass188,393 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    188,393 miles
    Test number
    385073812319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail188,392 miles (+11,078)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,392 miles
    Test number
    176851712330
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass177,314 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    177,314 miles
    Test number
    848784951329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail177,309 miles (+15,888)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,309 miles
    Test number
    186183051382
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass161,421 miles (+502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    161,421 miles
    Test number
    514095850319
    • NoteN/s/r hub oil seal leaking
  22. Fail160,919 miles (+19,083)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,919 miles
    Test number
    534387840312
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/r hub oil seal leaking
  23. Pass141,836 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    141,836 miles
    Test number
    213012559347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail141,831 miles (+13,752)11 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,831 miles
    Test number
    422122049332
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear chassis rusty
  25. Pass128,079 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    128,079 miles
    Test number
    283527458327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail128,072 miles (+5,619)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,072 miles
    Test number
    362682258336
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  27. Pass122,453 miles (+6,973)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    122,453 miles
    Test number
    831633828026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass115,480 miles (+7,634)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    115,480 miles
    Test number
    954142017003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass107,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    107,846 miles
    Test number
    101276616055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 RCB

Does L90 RCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 RCB is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 RCB?
The MOT on L90 RCB is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 RCB done?
L90 RCB was recorded at 262,288 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,793 miles a year.
Has L90 RCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RCB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 RCB 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 L90 RCB find?
L90 RCB passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear upper position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; coil spring corroded; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.

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