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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 RKBMOT history

L90 RKB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2023.

L90 RKB red 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 7 Oct 2024
Mileage
126,367 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 RKB was last recorded at 126,367 miles on 26 Sept 2023, 1,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2009: 90,899 miles, lower than 908,996 miles on 19 Jan 2009.
  • 22 Jan 2011: 76,592 miles, lower than 94,700 miles on 5 Jan 2010.

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
124,691 miles · 22 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,676 miles
Average per year
3,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,367 miles
  • 2022 – 124,691 miles
  • 2021 – 123,576 miles
  • 2020 – 122,357 miles
  • 2019 – 120,699 miles
  • 2018 – 117,087 miles
  • 2017 – 115,962 miles
  • 2016 – 113,942 miles
  • 2015 – 112,344 miles
  • 2014 – 109,922 miles
  • 2013 – 101,375 miles
  • 2012 – 91,321 miles
  • 2011 – 76,592 miles
  • 2010 – 94,700 miles
  • 2009 – 90,899 miles
  • 2008 – 85,502 miles
  • 2007 – 79,058 miles
  • 2006 – 71,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,367 miles
  • AdvisorySlight smoke from exhaust

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and under body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Body has slight corrosion all rear cross member heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside all chassis heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front chassis at out riggers (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,367 miles (+1,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,367 miles
    Test number
    859556824598
    • AdvisorySlight smoke from exhaust

  2. Pass124,691 miles (+1,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,691 miles
    Test number
    836012667476
    • AdvisorySlight movement and rust very rear UJ on propshaft ,

  3. Pass123,576 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,576 miles
    Test number
    344841678263
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail123,559 miles (+1,202)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,559 miles
    Test number
    648684549659
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer chassis at front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to the rear of the out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass122,357 miles (+1,658)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,357 miles
    Test number
    384468973509
    • AdvisoryAll tyres age cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre 2mm
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s rear indicator lense fading
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s rear outriggers corroding , but not in prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear side light and stop light lenses fading
    • AdvisorySlight handbrake travel

  6. Pass120,699 miles (+3,612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,699 miles
    Test number
    660219678807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass117,087 miles (+1,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,087 miles
    Test number
    848890111897
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass115,962 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,962 miles
    Test number
    995019168415
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all rear cross member heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion and offside all chassis heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front chassis at out riggers (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear all bushs (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll under car corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and both rears (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail115,960 miles (+2,018)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,960 miles
    Test number
    468245483745
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint insecure joint on steering box loose (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all rear cross member heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion and offside all chassis heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front chassis at out riggers (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear all bushs (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll under car corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and both rears (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass113,942 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,942 miles
    Test number
    538199526873
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all under car (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion and offside chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear prop bearings worn

  11. Fail113,930 miles (+1,586)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,930 miles
    Test number
    903282595324
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis at shocker top (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out riger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out riger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all under car (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion and offside chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear prop bearings worn

  12. Pass112,344 miles (+2,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,344 miles
    Test number
    526587575059
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass109,922 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,922 miles
    Test number
    305995764057
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail109,921 miles (+8,546)12 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,921 miles
    Test number
    147996054056
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass101,375 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    101,375 miles
    Test number
    235376653006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight oil leak on steering box
    • NoteSlight play drop arm ball joint on streeing box

  16. Fail101,370 miles (+10,049)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,370 miles
    Test number
    228606753090
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight oil leak on steering box
    • NoteSlight play drop arm ball joint on streeing box

  17. Pass91,321 miles (+14,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,321 miles
    Test number
    179256752095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass76,592 miles (-18,108)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,592 miles
    Test number
    507502721092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,700 miles (+3,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    94,700 miles
    Test number
    381605300046
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass90,899 miles (-818,097)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,899 miles
    Test number
    652654129099
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSteering box slightly damp

  21. Fail908,996 miles (+823,494)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    908,996 miles
    Test number
    361549719065
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSteering box slightly damp

  22. Pass85,502 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    85,502 miles
    Test number
    253854928075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,501 miles (+6,443)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,501 miles
    Test number
    740071128004
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass79,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    664895407078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,058 miles (+7,709)6 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    304514307047
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass71,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    71,349 miles
    Test number
    423072316013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,349 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,349 miles
    Test number
    924232016010
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Questions about L90 RKB

Does L90 RKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 RKB expired on 7 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 RKB?
The MOT on L90 RKB expired on 7 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 RKB done?
L90 RKB was recorded at 126,367 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 3,108 miles a year.
Has L90 RKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RKB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 RKB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 RKB find?
L90 RKB passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: slight smoke from exhaust.

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