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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 DFYMOT history

L90 DFY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

L90 DFY blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
91,521 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DFY was last recorded at 91,521 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2014: 69,240 miles, lower than 629,900 miles on 20 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,492 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
2,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,521 miles
  • 2024 – 91,492 miles
  • 2022 – 91,123 miles
  • 2021 – 90,695 miles
  • 2020 – 90,065 miles
  • 2019 – 88,059 miles
  • 2017 – 81,554 miles
  • 2016 – 78,795 miles
  • 2015 – 75,105 miles
  • 2014 – 69,246 miles
  • 2013 – 629,900 miles
  • 2012 – 59,806 miles
  • 2011 – 53,941 miles
  • 2010 – 51,467 miles
  • 2009 – 48,002 miles
  • 2008 – 46,035 miles
  • 2007 – 44,056 miles
  • 2006 – 41,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,521 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,521 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,521 miles
    Test number
    667345341100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass91,492 miles (+369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    91,492 miles
    Test number
    791783370630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass91,123 miles (+428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,123 miles
    Test number
    422921881988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass90,695 miles (+630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,695 miles
    Test number
    157147079740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass90,065 miles (+2,006)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,065 miles
    Test number
    514575955110
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,059 miles
    Test number
    280912407555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail88,059 miles (+6,505)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,059 miles
    Test number
    422918786210
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass81,554 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,554 miles
    Test number
    803609294669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryPossible leakage around fuel filter housing
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper

  9. Fail81,550 miles (+2,750)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    286969006101
    • FailureCentral Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryPossible leakage around fuel filter housing
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper

  10. Pass78,800 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    295567196916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,795 miles (+3,690)21 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,795 miles
    Test number
    109811602596
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing unable to check centre seatbelt due to routing of belt (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  12. Pass75,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    245529152258
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front outer seat belts (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Front Pipe Joint corroded and Leaking (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering main box (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail75,105 miles (+5,859)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    131114509180
    • FailureCentre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end main bar (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body floor pan @Main chassis body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Main drop arm balljoint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing Track Rod end (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working one bulb not lighting up (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front outer seat belts (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Front Pipe Joint corroded and Leaking (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering main box (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass69,246 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,246 miles
    Test number
    896697134254
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFront diff oil seal leaking

  15. Fail69,240 miles (-560,660)1 dangerous12 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,240 miles
    Test number
    215556824266
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFront diff oil seal leaking
    • NotePlay in wiper mechanism

  16. Pass629,900 miles (+67)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    629,900 miles
    Test number
    467861273158
    • NoteSlight knocking noise when taking up drive
    • NoteSlight play on steering drop arm ball joint

  17. Fail629,833 miles (+570,027)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    629,833 miles
    Test number
    248678563441
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • NoteSlight knocking noise when taking up drive
    • NoteSlight play on steering drop arm ball joint

  18. Pass59,806 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,806 miles
    Test number
    715350552128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,941 miles (+2,474)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,941 miles
    Test number
    848072751198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front and both rear brake pipes corroded slightly
    • NoteChassis corroded
    • NoteWiperblades torn

  20. Pass51,467 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,467 miles
    Test number
    284578450119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,002 miles (+1,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    664262159180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass46,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    240083668441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,035 miles (+1,979)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    402293768135
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass44,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,056 miles
    Test number
    631998757124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,056 miles (+2,584)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,056 miles
    Test number
    201257357169
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass41,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,472 miles
    Test number
    763998256184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 DFY

Does L90 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 DFY expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 DFY?
The MOT on L90 DFY expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 DFY done?
L90 DFY was recorded at 91,521 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 2,587 miles a year.
Has L90 DFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DFY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 DFY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 DFY find?
L90 DFY passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box.

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