Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
L90 DCDMOT history
L90 DCD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,193 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 116,193 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,613 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 DCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 25 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 DCD was last recorded at 116,193 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 2,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,214 miles · 23 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,979 miles
- Average per year
- 4,613 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,193 miles
- 2025 – 113,214 miles
- 2024 – 109,353 miles
- 2023 – 105,671 miles
- 2022 – 102,972 miles
- 2021 – 100,938 miles
- 2020 – 97,237 miles
- 2019 – 93,288 miles
- 2018 – 89,254 miles
- 2017 – 86,621 miles
- 2016 – 83,676 miles
- 2015 – 81,497 miles
- 2014 – 77,999 miles
- 2013 – 73,197 miles
- 2012 – 67,727 miles
- 2011 – 59,282 miles
- 2010 – 47,424 miles
- 2009 – 34,512 miles
- 2008 – 29,101 miles
- 2007 – 28,955 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,193 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front tractor joint leaking oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,193 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 116,193 miles
- Test number
- 203711192262
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,193 miles (+2,979)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,193 miles
- Test number
- 973126868044
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,214 miles (+3,861)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 113,214 miles
- Test number
- 176661742219
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,353 miles (+3,682)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 109,353 miles
- Test number
- 477083869592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,671 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 105,671 miles
- Test number
- 304677794371
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,668 miles (+2,696)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,668 miles
- Test number
- 834230566050
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,972 miles (+2,034)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 102,972 miles
- Test number
- 313423455831
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass100,938 miles (+3,701)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 100,938 miles
- Test number
- 358940831805
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass97,237 miles (+3,949)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 97,237 miles
- Test number
- 206769812917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,288 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 93,288 miles
- Test number
- 285334968770
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint leaking oil
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail93,288 miles (+4,034)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,288 miles
- Test number
- 263720693970
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint leaking oil
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass89,254 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 89,254 miles
- Test number
- 289117281764
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail89,254 miles (+2,633)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,254 miles
- Test number
- 353679273281
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass86,621 miles (+2,945)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 86,621 miles
- Test number
- 416176645321
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass83,676 miles (+2,179)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 83,676 miles
- Test number
- 724239400854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,497 miles (+3,498)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 81,497 miles
- Test number
- 535978096558
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak Diff (2.2.D.2e)
Pass77,999 miles (+4,802)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 77,999 miles
- Test number
- 865113094252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,197 miles (+5,470)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 73,197 miles
- Test number
- 765884293288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,727 miles (+8,445)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 67,727 miles
- Test number
- 356069582220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,282 miles (+11,858)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 59,282 miles
- Test number
- 235540491221
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass47,424 miles (+1,694)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 47,424 miles
- Test number
- 712300900309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,730 miles (+11,218)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 45,730 miles
- Test number
- 112284700236
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass34,512 miles (+5,411)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 34,512 miles
- Test number
- 720545309201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,101 miles (+146)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 29,101 miles
- Test number
- 393925458187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,955 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 28,955 miles
- Test number
- 472383037380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 DCD
- Does L90 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DCD is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 DCD?
- The MOT on L90 DCD is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 DCD done?
- L90 DCD was recorded at 116,193 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 4,613 miles a year.
- Has L90 DCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 DCD has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 DCD 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 DCD find?
- L90 DCD passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: steering box leaking oil; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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