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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

L90 DFRMOT history

L90 DFR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

L90 DFR black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
135,760 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DFR was last recorded at 135,760 miles on 23 May 2025, 2,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,347 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,413 miles
Average per year
7,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,760 miles
  • 2023 – 133,347 miles
  • 2021 – 125,370 miles
  • 2020 – 114,856 miles
  • 2019 – 101,838 miles
  • 2018 – 92,042 miles
  • 2017 – 81,976 miles
  • 2016 – 73,166 miles
  • 2015 – 64,687 miles
  • 2014 – 59,419 miles
  • 2013 – 52,688 miles
  • 2012 – 40,877 miles
  • 2011 – 32,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,760 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.

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,760 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    135,760 miles
    Test number
    114416561070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,347 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,347 miles
    Test number
    372871169398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,370 miles (+10,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,370 miles
    Test number
    867647471815
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels
    • AdvisoryEntire underside of vehicle coated in coating / underseal
  4. Pass114,856 miles (+13,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,856 miles
    Test number
    295179045716
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four
  5. Pass101,838 miles (+9,796)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,838 miles
    Test number
    407815026270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,042 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,042 miles
    Test number
    207236990253
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels
  7. Fail92,040 miles (+10,064)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,040 miles
    Test number
    156446776680
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels
  8. Pass81,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,976 miles
    Test number
    396763312020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,974 miles (+8,808)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,974 miles
    Test number
    714747201553
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass73,166 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,166 miles
    Test number
    568597853309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,687 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    436497135822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,419 miles (+6,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,419 miles
    Test number
    709840284260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass52,688 miles (+11,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,688 miles
    Test number
    235513973255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass40,877 miles (+8,558)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,877 miles
    Test number
    288912142296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,319 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,319 miles
    Test number
    158073881270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,241 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,241 miles
    Test number
    978889271214
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L90 DFR

Does L90 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 DFR expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 DFR?
The MOT on L90 DFR expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 DFR done?
L90 DFR was recorded at 135,760 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 7,595 miles a year.
Has L90 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DFR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 DFR 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 DFR find?
L90 DFR passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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