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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L90 DAEMOT history

L90 DAE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 209,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L90 DAE green 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 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
209,936 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DAE was last recorded at 209,936 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 10,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,081 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,855 miles
Average per year
6,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,936 miles
  • 2025 – 199,081 miles
  • 2024 – 190,168 miles
  • 2023 – 184,792 miles
  • 2021 – 184,205 miles
  • 2020 – 180,023 miles
  • 2019 – 174,980 miles
  • 2018 – 171,815 miles
  • 2017 – 165,286 miles
  • 2016 – 157,030 miles
  • 2015 – 149,143 miles
  • 2014 – 140,645 miles
  • 2013 – 133,901 miles
  • 2012 – 127,381 miles
  • 2011 – 121,543 miles
  • 2010 – 115,369 miles
  • 2009 – 107,908 miles
  • 2008 – 100,543 miles
  • 2007 – 94,321 miles
  • 2006 – 88,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,936 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Upper Oil leak, but not excessive ?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,936 miles (+10,855)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    209,936 miles
    Test number
    673692434604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass199,081 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    199,081 miles
    Test number
    556569416889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail199,076 miles (+8,908)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,076 miles
    Test number
    610019785562
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass190,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    190,168 miles
    Test number
    952775283356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering bottle on to rubber pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail190,168 miles (+5,376)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,168 miles
    Test number
    849984502452
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering bottle on to rubber pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass184,792 miles (+587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    184,792 miles
    Test number
    638790732164
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass184,205 miles (+4,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    184,205 miles
    Test number
    141966108352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bulk head has slight corrsion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass180,023 miles (+5,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,023 miles
    Test number
    251109241007
    • AdvisoryTransfer box and rear differential slightly weeping

  9. Pass174,980 miles (+3,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,980 miles
    Test number
    753170539293
    • AdvisoryFront differential, transferbox and gearbox all have a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs scored, pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass171,815 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    171,815 miles
    Test number
    728649725806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,286 miles (+8,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    165,286 miles
    Test number
    242079731467
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around the outriger

  12. Pass157,030 miles (+7,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    157,030 miles
    Test number
    770033590875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass149,143 miles (+8,498)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    149,143 miles
    Test number
    275992525118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,645 miles (+6,744)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    140,645 miles
    Test number
    727118824187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,901 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    133,901 miles
    Test number
    726005413107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass127,381 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,381 miles
    Test number
    365015522173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,543 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    121,543 miles
    Test number
    597871531141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,523 miles (+6,154)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,523 miles
    Test number
    145285721197
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass115,369 miles (+7,461)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    115,369 miles
    Test number
    251964320400
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front suspension spheres seeping oil
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteChassis corrossion
    • NoteDampness around diffs
    • NoteLED sidelights fitted to front
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteUnderbody corrossion

  20. Pass107,908 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    107,908 miles
    Test number
    953177929185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,543 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    131777908128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,321 miles (+6,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    94,321 miles
    Test number
    132022207104
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass88,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    682954226116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 DAE

Does L90 DAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DAE is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DAE?
The MOT on L90 DAE is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DAE done?
L90 DAE was recorded at 209,936 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,116 miles a year.
Has L90 DAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DAE has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 DAE 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 L90 DAE find?
L90 DAE passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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