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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

L90 ARDMOT history

L90 ARD is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

L90 ARD red 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 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,595 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ARD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ARD was last recorded at 87,595 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 2,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2025: 85,036 miles, lower than 97,501 miles on 13 Aug 2024.

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
85,036 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,559 miles
Average per year
4,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,595 miles
  • 2025 – 85,036 miles
  • 2024 – 97,501 miles
  • 2023 – 94,994 miles
  • 2022 – 93,520 miles
  • 2021 – 91,398 miles
  • 2020 – 89,541 miles
  • 2019 – 85,780 miles
  • 2018 – 82,495 miles
  • 2017 – 77,372 miles
  • 2016 – 75,608 miles
  • 2015 – 66,890 miles
  • 2014 – 54,247 miles
  • 2013 – 40,039 miles
  • 2012 – 25,362 miles
  • 2011 – 15,842 miles
  • 2010 – 11,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,595 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,595 miles (+2,559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,595 miles
    Test number
    257612480342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass85,036 miles (-12,465)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,036 miles
    Test number
    637895300726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Cross-member corroded

  3. Pass97,501 miles (+2,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,501 miles
    Test number
    743648536055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel misting of oil on seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel misting of oil on seal
    • AdvisoryRear half shafts have play when rotated

  4. Pass94,994 miles (+1,474)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,994 miles
    Test number
    536534481500
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box to rear box flange corroded (4)
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil around rear differential (2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel leaking (3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel leaking (3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (4) (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass93,520 miles (+2,122)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,520 miles
    Test number
    673260770138
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm ball joints, all boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront NS and OS swivels weeping from seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential, flange seal, weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,398 miles (+1,857)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,398 miles
    Test number
    316955020537
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS and OS steering bar track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm, off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,541 miles (+3,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,541 miles
    Test number
    726137660383
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,780 miles (+3,285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,780 miles
    Test number
    463664757163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,495 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,495 miles
    Test number
    525653162353
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub sphere leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub sphere leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail82,495 miles (+5,123)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,495 miles
    Test number
    503668014861
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub sphere leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub sphere leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,372 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,372 miles
    Test number
    537332668199
    • AdvisoryOil leak various
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail77,370 miles (+1,762)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    843338915813
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect wrong colour (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak various
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass75,608 miles (+8,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,608 miles
    Test number
    159648000968
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass66,890 miles (+12,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    301771437331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  15. Pass54,247 miles (+14,208)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    525180634280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,039 miles (+14,677)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,039 miles
    Test number
    276512233227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,362 miles (+9,520)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,362 miles
    Test number
    538209622254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,842 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,842 miles
    Test number
    527758421209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,326 miles (+3,639)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,326 miles
    Test number
    729495831194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    11,687 miles
    Test number
    184246230181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 ARD

Does L90 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 ARD is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 ARD?
The MOT on L90 ARD is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 ARD done?
L90 ARD was recorded at 87,595 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,679 miles a year.
Has L90 ARD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ARD has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 ARD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 ARD find?
L90 ARD passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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