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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 DLKMOT history

L90 DLK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 47,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

L90 DLK 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 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
47,680 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
22 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DLK was last recorded at 47,680 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2010: 35,037 miles, lower than 167,895 miles on 23 Jan 2009.

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
47,674 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,680 miles
  • 2024 – 47,674 miles
  • 2023 – 47,654 miles
  • 2022 – 47,500 miles
  • 2021 – 47,361 miles
  • 2020 – 46,556 miles
  • 2019 – 46,506 miles
  • 2018 – 45,627 miles
  • 2017 – 44,824 miles
  • 2016 – 44,314 miles
  • 2015 – 43,593 miles
  • 2014 – 42,243 miles
  • 2013 – 40,725 miles
  • 2012 – 38,659 miles
  • 2011 – 37,297 miles
  • 2010 – 35,037 miles
  • 2009 – 167,895 miles
  • 2007 – 159,499 miles
  • 2006 – 151,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,680 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear x member corosion not within prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering assistance weak

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.

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,680 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    47,680 miles
    Test number
    330801219353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear x member corosion not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering assistance weak

  2. Pass47,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    47,674 miles
    Test number
    194987254847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail47,674 miles (+20)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,674 miles
    Test number
    523681528114
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  4. Pass47,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,654 miles
    Test number
    453509516286
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to all outriggers not redeucing strength

  5. Fail47,654 miles (+154)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,654 miles
    Test number
    616275862878
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to all outriggers not redeucing strength

  6. Pass47,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    564544016690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,500 miles (+139)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    779235822885
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass47,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,361 miles
    Test number
    384678886411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,361 miles (+805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,361 miles
    Test number
    648750042936
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass46,556 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,556 miles
    Test number
    805870510097
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perished at chassis mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm some play

  11. Fail46,556 miles (+50)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,556 miles
    Test number
    172982041129
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perished at chassis mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm some play

  12. Pass46,506 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,506 miles
    Test number
    512952927149
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play both joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Fail46,506 miles (+879)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,506 miles
    Test number
    832187838099
    • Repaired at testRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play both joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass45,627 miles (+803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,627 miles
    Test number
    911605383158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass44,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,824 miles
    Test number
    442882357564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,824 miles (+510)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,824 miles
    Test number
    296329883181
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testParking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

  17. Pass44,314 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,314 miles
    Test number
    652759334356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,593 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,593 miles
    Test number
    899852635263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,243 miles (+1,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,243 miles
    Test number
    475899264235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass40,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,725 miles
    Test number
    347210163241
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail40,725 miles (+2,066)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,725 miles
    Test number
    378160363405
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail38,659 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,659 miles
    Test number
    769424942276
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  23. Pass38,659 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,659 miles
    Test number
    997464942282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,297 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,297 miles
    Test number
    308827251244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteNs hub seals weeping

  25. Fail37,297 miles (+2,260)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,297 miles
    Test number
    698177651204
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteNs hub seals weeping

  26. Pass35,037 miles (-132,858)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,037 miles
    Test number
    362546650454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass167,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    167,895 miles
    Test number
    922563229064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail167,895 miles (+8,396)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,895 miles
    Test number
    811842029018
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass159,499 miles (+5)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    159,499 miles
    Test number
    361841027280
    • NoteBoth front inner wing metel brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth front inner wing panels corroded
    • NoteEngine has oil leaks
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen

  30. Fail159,494 miles (+7,827)5 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,494 miles
    Test number
    312289317415
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBoth front inner wing metel brake pipes slight corrosion
    • NoteBoth front inner wing panels corroded
    • NoteEngine has oil leaks
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen

  31. Pass151,667 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    151,667 miles
    Test number
    323860926245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth outter sill panels corroded
    • NoteNearside track rod end dust cover split

  32. Fail151,667 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,667 miles
    Test number
    411910326221
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth outter sill panels corroded
    • NoteNearside track rod end dust cover split

Questions about L90 DLK

Does L90 DLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DLK is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DLK?
The MOT on L90 DLK is valid until 11 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 DLK done?
L90 DLK was recorded at 47,680 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026.
Has L90 DLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DLK has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 DLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 DLK find?
L90 DLK passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear x member corosion not within prescribed area; offside front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low in operation; power steering assistance weak.

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