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Land Rover Defender

Orange · Diesel · 1987 · 2,494 cc

RBB 620MOT history

RBB 620 is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1987. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

RBB 620 orange 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 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
126,871 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
RBB 620
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
31 Dec 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RBB 620 was last recorded at 126,871 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 7,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2010: 67,209 miles, lower than 141,262 miles on 9 Aug 2008.

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
119,365 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,871 miles
  • 2024 – 119,365 miles
  • 2023 – 119,340 miles
  • 2020 – 112,494 miles
  • 2019 – 106,968 miles
  • 2017 – 101,407 miles
  • 2016 – 98,145 miles
  • 2014 – 93,358 miles
  • 2013 – 85,082 miles
  • 2012 – 70,174 miles
  • 2010 – 67,209 miles
  • 2008 – 141,262 miles
  • 2007 – 134,517 miles
  • 2006 – 131,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm ball joint slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,871 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,871 miles
    Test number
    482338272090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail126,871 miles (+7,506)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,871 miles
    Test number
    687608790553
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass119,365 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,365 miles
    Test number
    383035353623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail119,340 miles (+6,846)23 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,340 miles
    Test number
    540613258200
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember to chsiss (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to & from flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear chasiss (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear chasiss (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (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 rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember to chasiss (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  5. Pass112,494 miles (+91)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,494 miles
    Test number
    415887230783
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail112,403 miles (+5,435)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,403 miles
    Test number
    271813739915
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps only 50% working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass106,968 miles (+5,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,968 miles
    Test number
    946954667253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass101,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,407 miles
    Test number
    228924061981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,407 miles (+3,262)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,407 miles
    Test number
    506691135268
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
  10. Pass98,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,145 miles
    Test number
    173473417160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing stay insecure causing movement of the wing
  11. Fail98,145 miles (+4,787)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,145 miles
    Test number
    836322319447
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing stay insecure causing movement of the wing
  12. Pass93,358 miles (+8,276)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    93,358 miles
    Test number
    779089524036
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront steering arm slightly distorted
    • NoteFront tracking arm slightly distorted
  13. Pass85,082 miles (+65)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,082 miles
    Test number
    125394713474
    • NoteDrap link slightly out of shape
  14. Fail85,017 miles (+14,843)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,017 miles
    Test number
    167631113492
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteDrap link slightly out of shape
  15. Pass70,174 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,174 miles
    Test number
    449161712054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,209 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,209 miles
    Test number
    512683020377
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteKnock on steering collumn when turnded
    • NoteSlight play in front axle bushes
  17. Pass67,209 miles (-74,053)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,209 miles
    Test number
    590563320364
    • NoteKnock on steering collumn when turnded
    • NoteSlight play in front axle bushes
  18. Pass141,262 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    141,262 miles
    Test number
    143512228204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  19. Fail141,258 miles (+6,741)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,258 miles
    Test number
    163770648136
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  20. Pass134,517 miles (+2,885)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    134,517 miles
    Test number
    381562387058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear 'x' member corroaded
  21. Pass131,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    131,632 miles
    Test number
    433665876066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RBB 620

What vehicle is registration RBB 620 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RBB 620 on an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1987. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RBB 620 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RBB 620 expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RBB 620?
The MOT on RBB 620 expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RBB 620 done?
RBB 620 was recorded at 126,871 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025.
Has RBB 620 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RBB 620 has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on RBB 620 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RBB 620 find?
RBB 620 passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output, and 5 more.

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