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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 RGCMOT history

L90 RGC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.

L90 RGC blue 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 13 Aug 2025
Mileage
99,737 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 RGC was last recorded at 99,737 miles on 14 Aug 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,731 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,737 miles
  • 2023 – 99,731 miles
  • 2021 – 99,262 miles
  • 2020 – 95,902 miles
  • 2019 – 90,656 miles
  • 2018 – 82,002 miles
  • 2016 – 80,140 miles
  • 2015 – 77,306 miles
  • 2014 – 72,727 miles
  • 2013 – 69,238 miles
  • 2011 – 63,040 miles
  • 2010 – 61,559 miles
  • 2009 – 59,276 miles
  • 2008 – 57,234 miles
  • 2007 – 46,925 miles
  • 2006 – 39,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,737 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,737 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,737 miles
    Test number
    522992449419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,731 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,731 miles
    Test number
    244781735111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,262 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,262 miles
    Test number
    119781544118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,902 miles (+5,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,902 miles
    Test number
    877378258911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass90,656 miles (+8,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,656 miles
    Test number
    514808118370
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass82,002 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,002 miles
    Test number
    231783429010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,140 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,140 miles
    Test number
    359195479491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,306 miles (+4,579)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,306 miles
    Test number
    105632255106
    • NoteBoth front swivel joint slight leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear cross member slight corrosion
  9. Pass72,727 miles (+3,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,727 miles
    Test number
    669267944188
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  10. Pass69,238 miles (+6,198)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,238 miles
    Test number
    619025953129
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside rear service brake low in performance
  11. Pass63,040 miles (+45)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    846472211333
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
  12. Fail62,995 miles (+1,436)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,995 miles
    Test number
    189101211394
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
  13. Pass61,559 miles (+2,283)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,559 miles
    Test number
    960632810375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion on front and rear brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion on under body chassis and components
    • NoteFront drive ball joints weeping oil
  14. Pass59,276 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,276 miles
    Test number
    913677219351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,231 miles (+1,997)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,231 miles
    Test number
    200704719354
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  16. Pass57,234 miles (+10,309)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,234 miles
    Test number
    960230328397
    • NoteCould not check rear seat belts,cage fitted in rear
  17. Pass46,925 miles (+7,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,925 miles
    Test number
    722799427197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass39,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,694 miles
    Test number
    203412236478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 RGC

Does L90 RGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 RGC expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 RGC?
The MOT on L90 RGC expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 RGC done?
L90 RGC was recorded at 99,737 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2024, an average of 3,288 miles a year.
Has L90 RGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RGC has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2011.
Has the mileage on L90 RGC 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 RGC find?
L90 RGC passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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