Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L90 DLRMOT history
L90 DLR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jul 1994. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,901 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 144,901 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,649 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 DLR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 14 Jul 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 DLR was last recorded at 144,901 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,946 miles · 29 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,955 miles
- Average per year
- 3,649 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,901 miles
- 2025 – 142,946 miles
- 2024 – 139,639 miles
- 2023 – 136,374 miles
- 2022 – 133,270 miles
- 2021 – 129,787 miles
- 2020 – 127,456 miles
- 2019 – 122,595 miles
- 2018 – 119,034 miles
- 2017 – 115,728 miles
- 2016 – 112,734 miles
- 2015 – 109,648 miles
- 2013 – 109,369 miles
- 2012 – 108,513 miles
- 2009 – 85,559 miles
- 2008 – 81,206 miles
- 2007 – 78,248 miles
- 2006 – 70,915 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,901 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,901 miles (+1,955)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 144,901 miles
- Test number
- 527819664538
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass142,946 miles (+3,307)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 142,946 miles
- Test number
- 689947739587
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,639 miles (+3,265)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 139,639 miles
- Test number
- 254717484921
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass136,374 miles (+3,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 136,374 miles
- Test number
- 815437719168
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass133,270 miles (+3,483)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 133,270 miles
- Test number
- 601699960080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front radius arm is possibly loose needs checking
- AdvisorySteering drop arm dust cover deteriorated
Pass129,787 miles (+2,331)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 129,787 miles
- Test number
- 530835236036
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass127,456 miles (+4,861)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 127,456 miles
- Test number
- 359460498406
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm has possible loose fixing (rust traces)
Pass122,595 miles (+3,561)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,595 miles
- Test number
- 434179082817
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering arm fouling diff guard
Pass119,034 miles (+3,306)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 119,034 miles
- Test number
- 467416949082
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint has slight leak of grease
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass115,728 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 115,728 miles
- Test number
- 506733682240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,675 miles (+2,941)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,675 miles
- Test number
- 668551146671
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped on bulkhead and on top of n/s/f chassis leg (3.6.B.1)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting missing cable tie fitted (7.1.1)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam n/s headlight wired up wrong when on dip its on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass112,734 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 112,734 miles
- Test number
- 269090734868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,643 miles (+2,995)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 112,643 miles
- Test number
- 158731044038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,648 miles (+279)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 109,648 miles
- Test number
- 377408155002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,369 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 109,369 miles
- Test number
- 209263853303
- AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail109,368 miles (+855)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,368 miles
- Test number
- 855984043316
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass108,513 miles (+22,954)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 108,513 miles
- Test number
- 675497182249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,559 miles (+2)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 85,559 miles
- Test number
- 541275909233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s front brake back plate corroded
- NoteN/s front brake discs warped
- NoteN/s rear tyre cut
Fail85,557 miles (+4,351)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,557 miles
- Test number
- 994034409224
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s front brake back plate corroded
- NoteN/s front brake discs warped
- NoteN/s rear tyre cut
Pass81,206 miles (+2,958)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 81,206 miles
- Test number
- 413535908224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,248 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 78,248 miles
- Test number
- 753763697184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,245 miles (+7,330)7 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,245 miles
- Test number
- 240749077486
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteDrop arm ball joint cover split and could cause accelerated wear
- NoteSlight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Pass70,915 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 70,915 miles
- Test number
- 763491476195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 DLR
- Does L90 DLR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DLR is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 DLR?
- The MOT on L90 DLR is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 DLR done?
- L90 DLR was recorded at 144,901 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,649 miles a year.
- Has L90 DLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 DLR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2017.
- Has the mileage on L90 DLR 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 DLR find?
- L90 DLR passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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