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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 RPCMOT history

L90 RPC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L90 RPC blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
171,693 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 RPC was last recorded at 171,693 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,692 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,693 miles
  • 2024 – 171,400 miles
  • 2023 – 171,093 miles
  • 2022 – 168,120 miles
  • 2021 – 164,941 miles
  • 2020 – 156,687 miles
  • 2018 – 143,399 miles
  • 2016 – 125,006 miles
  • 2015 – 117,605 miles
  • 2014 – 109,597 miles
  • 2013 – 101,373 miles
  • 2012 – 92,759 miles
  • 2011 – 85,947 miles
  • 2009 – 68,574 miles
  • 2007 – 59,957 miles
  • 2006 – 54,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,693 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Corrosion to rear chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,693 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    171,693 miles
    Test number
    487443106753
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail171,692 miles (+292)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,692 miles
    Test number
    904950108583
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible Not visible from front (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass171,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    171,400 miles
    Test number
    501643900453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail171,400 miles (+307)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,400 miles
    Test number
    274572740206
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass171,093 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    171,093 miles
    Test number
    174866109400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,120 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,120 miles
    Test number
    537973482077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,941 miles (+8,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,941 miles
    Test number
    834162645290
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear crossmeber
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass156,687 miles (+13,288)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,687 miles
    Test number
    896450836670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear chassis
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass143,399 miles (+18,393)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    143,399 miles
    Test number
    593758698448
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear chassis
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering joints
    • AdvisoryWipers in poor condition

  10. Pass125,006 miles (+7,401)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,006 miles
    Test number
    389769205074
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryInner steering joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass117,605 miles (+8,008)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,605 miles
    Test number
    914319340165
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner steering joints have play

  12. Pass109,597 miles (+8,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,597 miles
    Test number
    246118284219
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass101,373 miles (+8,614)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,373 miles
    Test number
    379691783256
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass92,759 miles (+6,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,759 miles
    Test number
    198556972279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass85,947 miles (+17,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,947 miles
    Test number
    848778481298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass68,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,574 miles
    Test number
    301515749319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,574 miles (+929)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,574 miles
    Test number
    670195949378
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass67,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,645 miles
    Test number
    640360679063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,645 miles (+7,688)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,645 miles
    Test number
    683150179095
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass59,957 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,957 miles
    Test number
    900546567103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,017 miles
    Test number
    962996036101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 RPC

Does L90 RPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 RPC is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 RPC?
The MOT on L90 RPC is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 RPC done?
L90 RPC was recorded at 171,693 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,883 miles a year.
Has L90 RPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RPC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 RPC 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 RPC find?
L90 RPC passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear hydraulic leak, but not excessive transfer box; hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box; nearside front seat belt flexible stalk damaged, and 3 more.

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