Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
L90 DCRMOT history
L90 DCR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 261,099 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 261,099 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,813 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 DCR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 DCR was last recorded at 261,099 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 5,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 255,659 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,440 miles
- Average per year
- 8,813 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 261,099 miles
- 2024 – 255,659 miles
- 2022 – 250,082 miles
- 2021 – 244,249 miles
- 2020 – 238,413 miles
- 2019 – 234,270 miles
- 2018 – 228,722 miles
- 2017 – 223,813 miles
- 2016 – 219,485 miles
- 2015 – 213,237 miles
- 2014 – 203,372 miles
- 2013 – 196,047 miles
- 2012 – 187,416 miles
- 2011 – 174,909 miles
- 2010 – 157,508 miles
- 2009 – 142,303 miles
- 2008 – 125,619 miles
- 2007 – 108,069 miles
- 2006 – 89,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass261,099 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2011
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass261,099 miles (+5,440)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 261,099 miles
- Test number
- 712242032049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass255,659 miles (+5,577)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 255,659 miles
- Test number
- 334447774481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass250,082 miles (+5,833)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 250,082 miles
- Test number
- 417677685634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass244,249 miles (+5,836)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 244,249 miles
- Test number
- 153961993758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass238,413 miles (+4,143)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 238,413 miles
- Test number
- 360363693502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass234,270 miles (+5,548)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 234,270 miles
- Test number
- 371124915429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228,722 miles (+4,909)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 228,722 miles
- Test number
- 456293613393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass223,813 miles (+4,328)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 223,813 miles
- Test number
- 204547287991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass219,485 miles (+6,248)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 219,485 miles
- Test number
- 680459220303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass213,237 miles (+9,865)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 213,237 miles
- Test number
- 275957625448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,372 miles (+7,325)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 203,372 miles
- Test number
- 999661344120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,047 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 196,047 miles
- Test number
- 485720623184
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail196,046 miles (+8,630)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,046 miles
- Test number
- 725259813149
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass187,416 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 187,416 miles
- Test number
- 265754342482
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail187,416 miles (+12,507)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,416 miles
- Test number
- 436204242193
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (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)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass174,909 miles (+17,401)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 174,909 miles
- Test number
- 426056041169
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass157,508 miles (+15,205)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 157,508 miles
- Test number
- 660232430138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteHandbrake travel could be reduced
Pass142,303 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 142,303 miles
- Test number
- 282667249484
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail142,302 miles (+16,683)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,302 miles
- Test number
- 224956849461
- DangerousPropshaft component defective
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass125,619 miles (+17,550)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 125,619 miles
- Test number
- 700924348100
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass108,069 miles (+18,911)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2008
- Odometer
- 108,069 miles
- Test number
- 973172047174
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass89,158 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2007
- Odometer
- 89,158 miles
- Test number
- 291869536432
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine oil leak
Questions about L90 DCR
- Does L90 DCR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DCR is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L90 DCR?
- The MOT on L90 DCR is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 DCR done?
- L90 DCR was recorded at 261,099 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,813 miles a year.
- Has L90 DCR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 DCR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2013.
- Has the mileage on L90 DCR 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 DCR find?
- L90 DCR passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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