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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

RBC 75MOT history

RBC 75 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 26,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

RBC 75 green 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 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
26,702 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RBC 75
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RBC 75 was last recorded at 26,702 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 3,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2014: 12,492 miles, lower than 12,856 miles on 11 Jul 2014.

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
22,848 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,854 miles
Average per year
1,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,702 miles
  • 2025 – 22,848 miles
  • 2024 – 21,377 miles
  • 2022 – 21,337 miles
  • 2021 – 21,205 miles
  • 2020 – 21,068 miles
  • 2019 – 20,181 miles
  • 2018 – 19,590 miles
  • 2017 – 18,526 miles
  • 2016 – 17,166 miles
  • 2015 – 14,838 miles
  • 2014 – 12,492 miles
  • 2013 – 9,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,702 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front swivels have a slight leak
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both front swivels have a slight leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coil spring corroded All.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,702 miles (+3,854)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    26,702 miles
    Test number
    848987459860
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels have a slight leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Pass22,848 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    22,848 miles
    Test number
    882645149223
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels have a slight leak.
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail22,848 miles (+1,471)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,848 miles
    Test number
    717295575385
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels have a slight leak.
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass21,377 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    21,377 miles
    Test number
    153458351269
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail21,377 miles (+40)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,377 miles
    Test number
    840691515720
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass21,337 miles (+132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    21,337 miles
    Test number
    257317096130
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels have slight oil leaks.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (rear axle pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass21,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    21,205 miles
    Test number
    529556369697
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail21,205 miles (+137)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,205 miles
    Test number
    275318916008
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding All 4 (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass21,068 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    21,068 miles
    Test number
    756344621479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,181 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    20,181 miles
    Test number
    621546493758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,590 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,590 miles
    Test number
    871772564687
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear NUMBERPLATE lamp cover damaged showing white light to rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level lamp innoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SWIVEL JOINT HAS SLIGHT WEEP.

  12. Fail19,590 miles (+1,064)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,590 miles
    Test number
    745609926666
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working Both wipers innoperative (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear NUMBERPLATE lamp cover damaged showing white light to rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level lamp innoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SWIVEL JOINT HAS SLIGHT WEEP.

  13. Pass18,526 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,526 miles
    Test number
    334368079542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,166 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    17,166 miles
    Test number
    679669071078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,838 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    14,838 miles
    Test number
    227310175185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,492 miles (-364)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    12,492 miles
    Test number
    135988794132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront diff has slight oil leak

  17. Fail12,856 miles (+3,313)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,856 miles
    Test number
    249492294159
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  18. Pass9,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    9,543 miles
    Test number
    918513853012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail9,543 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,543 miles
    Test number
    927433153069
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Questions about RBC 75

What vehicle is registration RBC 75 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RBC 75 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Dec 2009. 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 RBC 75 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RBC 75 is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on RBC 75?
The MOT on RBC 75 is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RBC 75 done?
RBC 75 was recorded at 26,702 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 1,329 miles a year.
Has RBC 75 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RBC 75 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on RBC 75 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RBC 75 find?
RBC 75 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; both front swivels have a slight leak; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 3 more.

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