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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T952 RCGMOT history

T952 RCG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2023
Mileage
185,760 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T952 RCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T952 RCG was last recorded at 185,760 miles on 29 Apr 2022, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,745 miles · 25 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,760 miles
  • 2021 – 182,370 miles
  • 2019 – 180,256 miles
  • 2018 – 177,111 miles
  • 2017 – 173,071 miles
  • 2016 – 168,099 miles
  • 2015 – 163,914 miles
  • 2014 – 158,092 miles
  • 2013 – 150,068 miles
  • 2012 – 141,991 miles
  • 2011 – 135,066 miles
  • 2010 – 127,018 miles
  • 2009 – 117,777 miles
  • 2008 – 111,529 miles
  • 2006 – 106,825 miles
  • 2005 – 99,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,760 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,760 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    185,760 miles
    Test number
    425773899846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,745 miles (+17)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,745 miles
    Test number
    238620019665
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt buckle missing Drivers (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail185,728 miles (+3,358)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,728 miles
    Test number
    823546081023
    • DangerousProp shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass182,370 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    182,370 miles
    Test number
    762456162559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail182,358 miles (+2,102)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,358 miles
    Test number
    238282257153
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass180,256 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    180,256 miles
    Test number
    239437275712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail180,247 miles (+3,136)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,247 miles
    Test number
    568475076763
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass177,111 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    177,111 miles
    Test number
    721725482282
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail177,102 miles (+4,031)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,102 miles
    Test number
    849466797336
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass173,071 miles (+4,972)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    173,071 miles
    Test number
    957052244394
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front hub/bearing

  11. Pass168,099 miles (+4,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    168,099 miles
    Test number
    990035237448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass163,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    163,914 miles
    Test number
    987186025196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  13. Fail163,914 miles (+5,822)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,914 miles
    Test number
    556045225147
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  14. Pass158,092 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    158,092 miles
    Test number
    725144094017
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail158,083 miles (+8,015)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,083 miles
    Test number
    825732894046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass150,068 miles (+12)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    150,068 miles
    Test number
    547113723128
    • 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside front and rear wheels corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  17. Fail150,056 miles (+8,065)6 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,056 miles
    Test number
    565702623178
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside front and rear wheels corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  18. Pass141,991 miles (+6,925)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    141,991 miles
    Test number
    595963592089
    • 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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front lower swivel joint has slight play

  19. Pass135,066 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    135,066 miles
    Test number
    699654481031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  20. Fail135,065 miles (+8,047)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,065 miles
    Test number
    248192381035
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  21. Pass127,018 miles (+9,241)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    127,018 miles
    Test number
    763401150056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass117,777 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    117,777 miles
    Test number
    770609149070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass111,529 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    111,529 miles
    Test number
    753754848069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass106,825 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    106,825 miles
    Test number
    663003736327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass99,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    99,997 miles
    Test number
    300517425348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T952 RCG

Does T952 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T952 RCG expired on 28 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T952 RCG?
The MOT on T952 RCG expired on 28 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T952 RCG done?
T952 RCG was recorded at 185,760 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2022, an average of 5,220 miles a year.
Has T952 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T952 RCG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T952 RCG 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 T952 RCG find?
T952 RCG passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush.

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