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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L90 DBFMOT history

L90 DBF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2025.

L90 DBF green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
88,548 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DBF was last recorded at 88,548 miles on 20 Sept 2025, 422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,126 miles · 27 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
422 miles
Average per year
3,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,548 miles
  • 2024 – 88,126 miles
  • 2023 – 87,219 miles
  • 2022 – 86,939 miles
  • 2021 – 85,211 miles
  • 2020 – 84,564 miles
  • 2019 – 83,662 miles
  • 2018 – 83,223 miles
  • 2017 – 82,436 miles
  • 2016 – 78,609 miles
  • 2015 – 74,667 miles
  • 2014 – 70,982 miles
  • 2013 – 64,621 miles
  • 2011 – 55,475 miles
  • 2010 – 46,393 miles
  • 2009 – 39,280 miles
  • 2008 – 31,759 miles
  • 2007 – 25,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,548 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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,548 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,548 miles
    Test number
    210401003883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,126 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    593864494666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,219 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,219 miles
    Test number
    715534727140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,939 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    86,939 miles
    Test number
    254063172600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,211 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,211 miles
    Test number
    414587319406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,564 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,564 miles
    Test number
    781028404376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,662 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    749995695854
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail83,662 miles (+439)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    816911850188
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass83,223 miles (+787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,223 miles
    Test number
    158628225995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass82,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,436 miles
    Test number
    453672952610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,436 miles (+3,827)3 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,436 miles
    Test number
    222324875931
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  12. Pass78,609 miles (+3,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,609 miles
    Test number
    167372266011
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  13. Pass74,667 miles (+3,685)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,667 miles
    Test number
    655845235058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass70,982 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,982 miles
    Test number
    937966974059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,959 miles (+6,338)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,959 miles
    Test number
    185825464003
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNeerside tractor joint damp

  16. Pass64,621 miles (+9,146)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    616725723070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,475 miles
    Test number
    526625521316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail55,475 miles (+9,082)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,475 miles
    Test number
    779795821375
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass46,393 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,393 miles
    Test number
    411280630409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,280 miles
    Test number
    581988139343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,280 miles (+7,521)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,280 miles
    Test number
    163578939359
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear shocker bottom bushes

  22. Fail31,759 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,759 miles
    Test number
    424075418414
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass31,759 miles (+6,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,759 miles
    Test number
    500825918310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass25,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,207 miles
    Test number
    493702937309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about L90 DBF

Does L90 DBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 DBF expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 DBF?
The MOT on L90 DBF expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 DBF done?
L90 DBF was recorded at 88,548 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2025, an average of 3,556 miles a year.
Has L90 DBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DBF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 DBF 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 DBF find?
L90 DBF passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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