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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 RGJMOT history

L90 RGJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

L90 RGJ 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 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
73,657 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 RGJ was last recorded at 73,657 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 2,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2016: 50,274 miles, lower than 216,056 miles on 9 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,142 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,515 miles
Average per year
3,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,657 miles
  • 2023 – 71,142 miles
  • 2019 – 67,889 miles
  • 2018 – 61,249 miles
  • 2017 – 55,674 miles
  • 2016 – 50,274 miles
  • 2015 – 216,056 miles
  • 2014 – 207,855 miles
  • 2013 – 195,549 miles
  • 2012 – 165,012 miles
  • 2011 – 131,138 miles
  • 2010 – 93,858 miles
  • 2009 – 63,925 miles
  • 2008 – 32,032 miles
  • 2007 – 26,456 miles
  • 2006 – 17,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,657 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,657 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    131572255757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,142 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,142 miles
    Test number
    213764541702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,889 miles (+6,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,889 miles
    Test number
    539755315209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,249 miles (+5,575)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,249 miles
    Test number
    876502167255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,674 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,674 miles
    Test number
    327991983096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,656 miles (+5,382)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,656 miles
    Test number
    847885470100
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass50,274 miles (-165,782)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,274 miles
    Test number
    281614841661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass216,056 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    216,056 miles
    Test number
    689147005518
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Fail216,013 miles (+8,158)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,013 miles
    Test number
    652107163526
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Fail207,855 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,855 miles
    Test number
    288127294247
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass207,855 miles (+12,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    207,855 miles
    Test number
    407657194214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass195,549 miles (+30,537)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    195,549 miles
    Test number
    379214173443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass165,012 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    165,012 miles
    Test number
    528918392236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  14. Fail165,012 miles (+33,874)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,012 miles
    Test number
    309701692276
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  15. Pass131,138 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    131,138 miles
    Test number
    548901201208
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

  16. Fail131,138 miles (+37,280)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,138 miles
    Test number
    939151901231
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

  17. Pass93,858 miles (+29,933)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,858 miles
    Test number
    362061510121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,925 miles
    Test number
    271930219486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,925 miles (+31,893)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,925 miles
    Test number
    562030019129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass32,032 miles (+5,576)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,032 miles
    Test number
    570648988003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,456 miles (+2,761)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,456 miles
    Test number
    382825517122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,695 miles (+6,449)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,695 miles
    Test number
    170463107069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,246 miles
    Test number
    462705506032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 RGJ

Does L90 RGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 RGJ expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 RGJ?
The MOT on L90 RGJ expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 RGJ done?
L90 RGJ was recorded at 73,657 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 3,098 miles a year.
Has L90 RGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RGJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on L90 RGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 RGJ find?
L90 RGJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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