Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
L90 DDRMOT history
L90 DDR is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Feb 1996. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,582 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 144,582 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,444 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 DDR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 15 Feb 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 DDR was last recorded at 144,582 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,577 miles · 29 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 3,444 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 144,582 miles
- 2024 – 141,693 miles
- 2023 – 138,491 miles
- 2022 – 137,247 miles
- 2020 – 134,635 miles
- 2019 – 131,785 miles
- 2018 – 131,638 miles
- 2017 – 129,918 miles
- 2016 – 124,623 miles
- 2015 – 116,208 miles
- 2014 – 103,733 miles
- 2013 – 96,823 miles
- 2012 – 87,785 miles
- 2011 – 81,954 miles
- 2010 – 80,095 miles
- 2009 – 79,609 miles
- 2007 – 79,170 miles
- 2006 – 78,929 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,582 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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 (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,582 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 144,582 miles
- Test number
- 412884159905
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,577 miles (+2,884)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,577 miles
- Test number
- 416445281500
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,693 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 141,693 miles
- Test number
- 961279065786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,686 miles (+3,195)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,686 miles
- Test number
- 316612779110
- MajorCentral Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush loose (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Pass138,491 miles (+1,244)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 138,491 miles
- Test number
- 507202801986
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass137,247 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 137,247 miles
- Test number
- 463249716307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,247 miles (+2,612)1 dangerous11 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,247 miles
- Test number
- 663338366149
- DangerousOffside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering arm/box bolts loose welded (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorCentral Front Power steering component insecure steering dampner loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil on disc (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure not seated properly at bottom (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing drop arm (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Pass134,635 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 134,635 miles
- Test number
- 977369007819
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail134,625 miles (+2,840)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,625 miles
- Test number
- 249312305412
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,785 miles (+147)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 131,785 miles
- Test number
- 498428619812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,638 miles (+1,720)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 131,638 miles
- Test number
- 460510710411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,918 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 129,918 miles
- Test number
- 340994412444
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail129,916 miles (+5,293)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,916 miles
- Test number
- 938313310607
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass124,623 miles (+8,415)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 124,623 miles
- Test number
- 294962449072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,208 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 116,208 miles
- Test number
- 373058197579
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail116,206 miles (+12,473)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,206 miles
- Test number
- 333537147075
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass103,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 103,733 miles
- Test number
- 939919724319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,733 miles (+6,910)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,733 miles
- Test number
- 839419124315
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Pass96,823 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 96,823 miles
- Test number
- 588818053361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,816 miles (+9,031)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,816 miles
- Test number
- 108644953389
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteMajor oil leak
Pass87,785 miles (+5,831)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 87,785 miles
- Test number
- 556057952312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,954 miles (+1,859)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 81,954 miles
- Test number
- 145286931302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,095 miles (+486)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 80,095 miles
- Test number
- 540365550360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,609 miles (+439)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 79,609 miles
- Test number
- 294258099134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,170 miles (+241)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 79,170 miles
- Test number
- 383383327369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 78,929 miles
- Test number
- 724195986247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 DDR
- Does L90 DDR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DDR is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L90 DDR?
- The MOT on L90 DDR is valid until 3 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 DDR done?
- L90 DDR was recorded at 144,582 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,444 miles a year.
- Has L90 DDR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 DDR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L90 DDR 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 DDR find?
- L90 DDR passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.
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