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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L90 DETMOT history

L90 DET is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

L90 DET blue 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 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
160,195 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DET was last recorded at 160,195 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,392 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,803 miles
Average per year
6,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,195 miles
  • 2025 – 158,392 miles
  • 2024 – 156,633 miles
  • 2023 – 154,811 miles
  • 2021 – 149,992 miles
  • 2020 – 138,991 miles
  • 2019 – 131,873 miles
  • 2018 – 129,142 miles
  • 2016 – 125,518 miles
  • 2015 – 121,247 miles
  • 2014 – 119,186 miles
  • 2013 – 95,847 miles
  • 2012 – 82,695 miles
  • 2011 – 68,230 miles
  • 2010 – 53,764 miles
  • 2009 – 44,122 miles
  • 2008 – 33,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,195 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.

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Swivel housings slightly damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,195 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    160,195 miles
    Test number
    382284465004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,392 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,392 miles
    Test number
    151030966689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,633 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    156,633 miles
    Test number
    702847087072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,811 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    154,811 miles
    Test number
    312938541574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,992 miles (+11,001)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,992 miles
    Test number
    983335176126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,991 miles (+7,118)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,991 miles
    Test number
    987066195878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,873 miles
    Test number
    654746154260
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive both hub-seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  8. Fail131,872 miles (+2,730)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,872 miles
    Test number
    639898438880
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive both hub-seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  9. Pass129,142 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,142 miles
    Test number
    946515491460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySwivel housings slightly damp

  10. Fail129,139 miles (+3,621)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,139 miles
    Test number
    769444334273
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySwivel housings slightly damp

  11. Pass125,518 miles (+4,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,518 miles
    Test number
    810768809207
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front steering swivel housings

  12. Pass121,247 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,247 miles
    Test number
    837516418708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,186 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,186 miles
    Test number
    115227394208
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail119,184 miles (+23,337)17 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,184 miles
    Test number
    959660294206
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureSpare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass95,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,847 miles
    Test number
    796607873108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,847 miles (+13,152)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,847 miles
    Test number
    517807273158
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear prop uj worn

  17. Pass82,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    408494362174
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail82,695 miles (+14,465)6 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    449724362148
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass68,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    826049981188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,230 miles (+14,466)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    206209481103
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass53,764 miles (+9,642)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,764 miles
    Test number
    793150390151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,122 miles (+10,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,122 miles
    Test number
    270464389465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass33,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    661872298148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,669 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,669 miles
    Test number
    441452598132
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L90 DET

Does L90 DET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DET is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DET?
The MOT on L90 DET is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DET done?
L90 DET was recorded at 160,195 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 6,963 miles a year.
Has L90 DET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DET has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 DET 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 DET find?
L90 DET passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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