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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

V9 RGBMOT history

V9 RGB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

V9 RGB blue 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 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,692 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 RGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 RGB was last recorded at 107,692 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 7,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,605 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,087 miles
Average per year
5,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,692 miles
  • 2025 – 100,605 miles
  • 2024 – 97,264 miles
  • 2023 – 94,993 miles
  • 2022 – 92,498 miles
  • 2021 – 89,453 miles
  • 2020 – 82,511 miles
  • 2019 – 76,442 miles
  • 2018 – 69,631 miles
  • 2017 – 62,807 miles
  • 2016 – 54,940 miles
  • 2015 – 46,444 miles
  • 2014 – 39,336 miles
  • 2013 – 31,493 miles
  • 2011 – 24,505 miles
  • 2010 – 23,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,692 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front swivel housing has a small leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,692 miles (+7,087)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,692 miles
    Test number
    372578496809
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass100,605 miles (+3,341)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,605 miles
    Test number
    260087168026
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,264 miles (+2,271)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,264 miles
    Test number
    478415853959
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass94,993 miles (+2,495)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,993 miles
    Test number
    837097609302
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass92,498 miles (+12)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,498 miles
    Test number
    636113193700
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather pipe slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing has a small leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail92,486 miles (+3,033)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,486 miles
    Test number
    712811300119
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing has a small leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass89,453 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,453 miles
    Test number
    913296828835
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing has a small leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail89,453 miles (+6,942)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,453 miles
    Test number
    488361223201
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing has a small leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass82,511 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,511 miles
    Test number
    567985304467
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing has a small leak

  10. Fail82,511 miles (+6,069)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,511 miles
    Test number
    606232737400
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing has a small leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass76,442 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,442 miles
    Test number
    716736063418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has a small fluid leak

  12. Fail76,442 miles (+6,811)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,442 miles
    Test number
    317804956478
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has a small fluid leak

  13. Pass69,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,631 miles
    Test number
    738157995185
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  14. Fail63,631 miles (+824)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,631 miles
    Test number
    135124780322
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure upper retaining washer missing (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  15. Pass62,807 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,807 miles
    Test number
    133456596204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  16. Fail62,754 miles (+7,814)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,754 miles
    Test number
    384644886243
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureStop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  17. Pass54,940 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,940 miles
    Test number
    152357475681
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  18. Fail54,911 miles (+8,467)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,911 miles
    Test number
    541113440005
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both intermitted (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam both intermitted (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  19. Pass46,444 miles (+7,108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,444 miles
    Test number
    989549705051
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a puncture

  20. Pass39,336 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,336 miles
    Test number
    216833314009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,493 miles (+6,988)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,493 miles
    Test number
    399878733016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCentre rear brake light inop advised by customer that its disconected
    • NoteChild seats fitted
    • NoteNearside front swivel housing has a small leak

  22. Pass24,505 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,505 miles
    Test number
    626858611371
    • Note2 x rear seats have been removed

  23. Fail24,505 miles (+1,097)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,505 miles
    Test number
    487568711485
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Note2 x rear seats have been removed

  24. Pass23,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,408 miles
    Test number
    713043240378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V9 RGB

Does V9 RGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 RGB is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 RGB?
The MOT on V9 RGB is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 RGB done?
V9 RGB was recorded at 107,692 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,582 miles a year.
Has V9 RGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 RGB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V9 RGB 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 V9 RGB find?
V9 RGB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear pipes; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box.

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