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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L90 ARFMOT history

L90 ARF is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

L90 ARF 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 Feb 2027
Mileage
59,263 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ARF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ARF was last recorded at 59,263 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 6,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2015: 47,435 miles, lower than 444,626 miles on 25 Mar 2014.

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
52,689 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,574 miles
Average per year
2,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,263 miles
  • 2025 – 52,689 miles
  • 2024 – 50,941 miles
  • 2022 – 50,825 miles
  • 2021 – 50,697 miles
  • 2019 – 49,951 miles
  • 2018 – 49,569 miles
  • 2017 – 49,301 miles
  • 2016 – 48,700 miles
  • 2015 – 47,435 miles
  • 2014 – 444,626 miles
  • 2013 – 40,822 miles
  • 2012 – 36,708 miles
  • 2011 – 30,148 miles
  • 2010 – 21,945 miles
  • 2008 – 20,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,263 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,263 miles (+6,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    59,263 miles
    Test number
    567284814630
    • AdvisoryLower Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass52,689 miles (+1,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    52,689 miles
    Test number
    431420336578
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass50,941 miles (+116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    50,941 miles
    Test number
    994669912021
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear gearbox oil leak

  4. Pass50,825 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,825 miles
    Test number
    514593680641
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail50,814 miles (+117)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,814 miles
    Test number
    754765266329
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass50,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,697 miles
    Test number
    318737566712
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    413580764804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,951 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,951 miles
    Test number
    576606523464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail49,951 miles (+382)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,951 miles
    Test number
    738601514335
    • DangerousCentral Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousCentral Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass49,569 miles (+268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,569 miles
    Test number
    235077240828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass49,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,301 miles
    Test number
    477494027497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail49,301 miles (+601)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,301 miles
    Test number
    421157872010
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-back (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass48,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,700 miles
    Test number
    525475647966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,703 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    975428768563
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail48,700 miles (+1,265)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,700 miles
    Test number
    332953500141
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass47,435 miles (-397,191)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,435 miles
    Test number
    196066085029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass444,626 miles (+403,804)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    444,626 miles
    Test number
    195364684426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,822 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,822 miles
    Test number
    165287383401
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NotePlay in rear propshaft u/j

  19. Fail40,820 miles (+4,112)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,820 miles
    Test number
    156486783497
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NotePlay in rear propshaft u/j

  20. Pass36,708 miles (+6,560)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,708 miles
    Test number
    335230762081
    • NoteRear position lights slightly discoloured
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • NoteIndicator bulbs discoloured
    • NoteTrack rod distorted

  21. Pass30,148 miles (+8,203)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,148 miles
    Test number
    259121561048
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/S/F hubseal has slight leak

  22. Fail21,945 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,945 miles
    Test number
    361292460083
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass21,945 miles (+1,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,945 miles
    Test number
    851942760019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass20,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,882 miles
    Test number
    804161358194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 ARF

Does L90 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 ARF is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 ARF?
The MOT on L90 ARF is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 ARF done?
L90 ARF was recorded at 59,263 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 2,170 miles a year.
Has L90 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ARF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 ARF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 ARF find?
L90 ARF passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: lower fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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