Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
L90 RCFMOT history
L90 RCF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 210,222 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 210,222 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,686 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 RCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 4 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 RCF was last recorded at 210,222 miles on 19 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 210,222 miles · 13 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,686 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 210,222 miles
- 2025 – 208,606 miles
- 2024 – 202,731 miles
- 2023 – 189,865 miles
- 2022 – 175,801 miles
- 2021 – 168,523 miles
- 2019 – 158,393 miles
- 2017 – 158,227 miles
- 2016 – 150,907 miles
- 2015 – 137,787 miles
- 2014 – 127,129 miles
- 2013 – 113,717 miles
- 2012 – 99,428 miles
- 2011 – 85,374 miles
- 2010 – 71,782 miles
- 2009 – 52,527 miles
- 2008 – 37,108 miles
- 2007 – 30,398 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass210,222 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front steering swivel balls dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 and offside front swivel joints are damp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Steering drop link arm ball joint gaitor deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass210,222 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 210,222 miles
- Test number
- 125292844670
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front steering swivel balls damp
Fail210,222 miles (+1,616)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,222 miles
- Test number
- 665302521994
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front steering swivel balls damp
Pass208,606 miles (+5,875)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 208,606 miles
- Test number
- 478035958315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front swivel joints are damp
- AdvisoryRear towbar/ step is corroded/ rusty
- AdvisorySlight play in steering drop arm
- AdvisorySteering drop link arm ball joint gaitor deteriorated
Pass202,731 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 202,731 miles
- Test number
- 927550262415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front swivel joints are damp
- AdvisorySlight lift in offside front swivel joint
- AdvisorySteering drop link arm ball joint gaitor deteriorated
Fail202,730 miles (+12,865)7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,730 miles
- Test number
- 981974716228
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front swivel joints are damp
- AdvisorySlight lift in offside front swivel joint
- AdvisorySteering drop link arm ball joint gaitor deteriorated
Pass189,865 miles (+14,064)5 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 189,865 miles
- Test number
- 299372346269
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front steering swivel joints are damp with oil
- AdvisoryNearside rear crossmember corroded/ rusty
Pass175,801 miles (+7,278)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 175,801 miles
- Test number
- 106010052777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,523 miles (+10,130)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 168,523 miles
- Test number
- 294382104861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,393 miles (+166)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 158,393 miles
- Test number
- 948353667100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,227 miles (+7,320)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 158,227 miles
- Test number
- 408709261438
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (7.1.2)
Pass150,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 150,907 miles
- Test number
- 265344442165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,907 miles (+13,120)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,907 miles
- Test number
- 620424064581
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail137,787 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,787 miles
- Test number
- 138666555199
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOuter Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass137,787 miles (+10,658)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 137,787 miles
- Test number
- 617776155199
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOuter Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass127,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2015
- Odometer
- 127,129 miles
- Test number
- 268542244494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,129 miles (+13,412)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,129 miles
- Test number
- 775792344123
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass113,717 miles (+14,289)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2014
- Odometer
- 113,717 miles
- Test number
- 886494243198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail99,428 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,428 miles
- Test number
- 205006642467
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,428 miles (+14,054)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 99,428 miles
- Test number
- 575406642137
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,374 miles (+13,592)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 85,374 miles
- Test number
- 577818801162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,782 miles (+19,255)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 71,782 miles
- Test number
- 653846710161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 52,527 miles
- Test number
- 652418299053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,527 miles (+20,419)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,527 miles
- Test number
- 602428099031
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Pass37,108 miles (+6,710)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 37,108 miles
- Test number
- 573025998037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,398 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 30,398 miles
- Test number
- 552614007325
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Fail30,398 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,398 miles
- Test number
- 851198297222
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Questions about L90 RCF
- Does L90 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 RCF is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 RCF?
- The MOT on L90 RCF is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 RCF done?
- L90 RCF was recorded at 210,222 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 9,686 miles a year.
- Has L90 RCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 RCF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 RCF 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 RCF find?
- L90 RCF passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.
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