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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 DMHMOT history

L90 DMH is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 135,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L90 DMH grey 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
135,450 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DMH was last recorded at 135,450 miles on 6 May 2026, 3,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,320 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,130 miles
Average per year
5,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,450 miles
  • 2025 – 132,320 miles
  • 2024 – 125,223 miles
  • 2023 – 121,284 miles
  • 2021 – 121,216 miles
  • 2020 – 116,210 miles
  • 2019 – 95,707 miles
  • 2017 – 82,283 miles
  • 2016 – 71,880 miles
  • 2015 – 65,380 miles
  • 2014 – 59,119 miles
  • 2013 – 54,549 miles
  • 2012 – 51,475 miles
  • 2011 – 46,706 miles
  • 2010 – 43,099 miles
  • 2009 – 39,221 miles
  • 2008 – 35,897 miles
  • 2007 – 33,114 miles
  • 2006 – 29,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,450 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,450 miles (+3,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,450 miles
    Test number
    556018118355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,320 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,320 miles
    Test number
    104654057040
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view tinted sun visor fitted (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and all rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,320 miles (+7,097)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,320 miles
    Test number
    933310482366
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view tinted sun visor fitted (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and all rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,223 miles (+3,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,223 miles
    Test number
    840369807100
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,284 miles (+68)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,284 miles
    Test number
    829422746370
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,216 miles (+5,006)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,216 miles
    Test number
    524692856997
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,210 miles (+20,503)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,210 miles
    Test number
    786809388506
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass95,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,707 miles
    Test number
    917315047063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,707 miles (+2,211)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,707 miles
    Test number
    535118540260
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,496 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,496 miles
    Test number
    911370064063
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

  11. Fail93,483 miles (+11,200)1 dangerous15 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,483 miles
    Test number
    844884253015
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Fuel hose insecure to filter housing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm to drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component insecure fluid resevoir (2.1.5 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

  12. Pass82,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,283 miles
    Test number
    128902422721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail82,283 miles (+10,403)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,283 miles
    Test number
    514846939098
    • FailureFront Statutory seat belt missing both (5.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass71,880 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,880 miles
    Test number
    918716274089
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  15. Fail71,877 miles (+6,497)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    984849857916
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  16. Pass65,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,380 miles
    Test number
    218008845129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,380 miles (+6,261)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,380 miles
    Test number
    927938245146
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteParking brake lever travel long, but not reaching end of ratchet.

  18. Pass59,119 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,119 miles
    Test number
    189673934167
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking.

  19. Fail59,104 miles (+4,555)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,104 miles
    Test number
    489203134121
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking.

  20. Pass54,549 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,549 miles
    Test number
    145625133161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,476 miles (+3,001)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    269947423123
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass51,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,475 miles
    Test number
    338955362196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,463 miles (+4,757)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,463 miles
    Test number
    269865062107
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs badly corroded on faces.

  24. Pass46,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,706 miles
    Test number
    156284321147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,694 miles (+3,595)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,694 miles
    Test number
    638924621153
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass43,099 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,099 miles
    Test number
    251188450426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,221 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,221 miles
    Test number
    942412659103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,897 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,897 miles
    Test number
    490378228171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,978 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,978 miles
    Test number
    373053928042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass33,114 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,114 miles
    Test number
    974059747181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass29,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,419 miles
    Test number
    200450236158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 DMH

Does L90 DMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DMH is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DMH?
The MOT on L90 DMH is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DMH done?
L90 DMH was recorded at 135,450 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,304 miles a year.
Has L90 DMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DMH has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 DMH 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 DMH find?
L90 DMH passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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