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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

RBJ 1MOT history

RBJ 1 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

RBJ 1 grey 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 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,892 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RBJ 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RBJ 1 was last recorded at 93,892 miles on 29 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2018: 59,596 miles, lower than 781,645 miles on 3 May 2017.

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
93,889 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,892 miles
  • 2025 – 92,411 miles
  • 2024 – 89,380 miles
  • 2022 – 78,885 miles
  • 2021 – 73,017 miles
  • 2020 – 69,805 miles
  • 2018 – 59,596 miles
  • 2017 – 781,645 miles
  • 2016 – 48,293 miles
  • 2015 – 44,118 miles
  • 2013 – 33,650 miles
  • 2012 – 25,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,892 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,892 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,892 miles
    Test number
    957170529395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,889 miles (+1,478)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,889 miles
    Test number
    198128797411
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass92,411 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    92,411 miles
    Test number
    394568670712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,399 miles (+3,019)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,399 miles
    Test number
    687865701093
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,380 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,380 miles
    Test number
    213989927608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,376 miles (+10,491)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    362425059396
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    636239383098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,885 miles (+5,868)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    869390504761
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass73,017 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,017 miles
    Test number
    944751814933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,013 miles (+3,208)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,013 miles
    Test number
    781013359960
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass69,805 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    69,805 miles
    Test number
    941444746014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail69,762 miles (+10,166)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,762 miles
    Test number
    341453604534
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass59,596 miles (-722,049)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,596 miles
    Test number
    244309289483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass781,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    781,645 miles
    Test number
    571792660041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,643 miles (+5,350)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,643 miles
    Test number
    796455667920
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  16. Pass48,293 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,293 miles
    Test number
    146802084762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,118 miles (+10,468)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,118 miles
    Test number
    717704815161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,650 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,650 miles
    Test number
    418186343206
    • NoteN/s/ and o/s wipers slightly smeary
    • NoteN/s/r brake pads getting low

  19. Fail33,650 miles (+8,260)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,650 miles
    Test number
    548196143298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s/ and o/s wipers slightly smeary
    • NoteN/s/r brake pads getting low

  20. Pass25,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,390 miles
    Test number
    368635602201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RBJ 1

What vehicle is registration RBJ 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RBJ 1 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 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 RBJ 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RBJ 1 is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on RBJ 1?
The MOT on RBJ 1 is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RBJ 1 done?
RBJ 1 was recorded at 93,892 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,947 miles a year.
Has RBJ 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RBJ 1 has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on RBJ 1 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RBJ 1 find?
RBJ 1 passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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