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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S90 RBWMOT history

S90 RBW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

S90 RBW green 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 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
64,828 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S90 RBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S90 RBW was last recorded at 64,828 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2008: 44,810 miles, lower than 47,095 miles on 4 Dec 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
64,126 miles · 15 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
702 miles
Average per year
1,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,828 miles
  • 2021 – 64,126 miles
  • 2019 – 62,954 miles
  • 2018 – 62,384 miles
  • 2017 – 61,208 miles
  • 2016 – 60,571 miles
  • 2015 – 59,494 miles
  • 2014 – 57,430 miles
  • 2012 – 55,325 miles
  • 2011 – 52,619 miles
  • 2010 – 50,818 miles
  • 2009 – 49,027 miles
  • 2008 – 44,810 miles
  • 2007 – 45,029 miles
  • 2006 – 42,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront advise front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,828 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,828 miles
    Test number
    506451894514
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront advise front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail64,828 miles (+702)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,828 miles
    Test number
    229401271833
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront advise front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass64,126 miles (+1,172)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,126 miles
    Test number
    844768228481
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath vehicle not holed

  4. Pass62,954 miles (+570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,954 miles
    Test number
    161029164622
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Under Vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,384 miles (+1,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,384 miles
    Test number
    480283572458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass61,208 miles (+637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,208 miles
    Test number
    881613685279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  7. Pass60,571 miles (+1,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,571 miles
    Test number
    292240965847
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  8. Fail59,494 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,494 miles
    Test number
    457747625098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass59,494 miles (+2,064)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,494 miles
    Test number
    775237025051
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass57,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,430 miles
    Test number
    235530834069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail57,430 miles (+2,105)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,430 miles
    Test number
    978027524071
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail55,325 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,325 miles
    Test number
    448232562435
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass55,325 miles (+2,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,325 miles
    Test number
    559172062384
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass52,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,619 miles
    Test number
    568155351335
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail52,619 miles (+1,801)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,619 miles
    Test number
    337373951357
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass50,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,818 miles
    Test number
    380574760332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,816 miles (+1,789)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,816 miles
    Test number
    774094460331
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass49,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,027 miles
    Test number
    543911559336
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail49,027 miles (+4,217)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,027 miles
    Test number
    211361359304
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass44,810 miles (-2,285)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,810 miles
    Test number
    881212458302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,095 miles (+2,066)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,095 miles
    Test number
    400029938359
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass45,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,029 miles
    Test number
    754798847311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,029 miles (+2,843)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,029 miles
    Test number
    844388047334
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass42,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,186 miles
    Test number
    490914916476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S90 RBW

Does S90 RBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S90 RBW expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S90 RBW?
The MOT on S90 RBW expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S90 RBW done?
S90 RBW was recorded at 64,828 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 1,472 miles a year.
Has S90 RBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S90 RBW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S90 RBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S90 RBW find?
S90 RBW passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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