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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 DNMMOT history

L90 DNM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L90 DNM black 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 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,897 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DNM was last recorded at 138,897 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 1,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,872 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,025 miles
Average per year
4,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,897 miles
  • 2025 – 137,872 miles
  • 2024 – 136,729 miles
  • 2023 – 135,332 miles
  • 2022 – 133,384 miles
  • 2021 – 131,230 miles
  • 2020 – 128,792 miles
  • 2019 – 126,744 miles
  • 2018 – 123,293 miles
  • 2017 – 121,056 miles
  • 2016 – 118,378 miles
  • 2015 – 113,349 miles
  • 2014 – 102,331 miles
  • 2013 – 98,162 miles
  • 2011 – 97,422 miles
  • 2010 – 92,450 miles
  • 2009 – 79,310 miles
  • 2008 – 66,925 miles
  • 2007 – 56,244 miles
  • 2006 – 55,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,897 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underbody and suspension area's corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,897 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,897 miles
    Test number
    489929686597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,872 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,872 miles
    Test number
    684643284935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension area's corroded

  3. Fail137,863 miles (+1,134)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,863 miles
    Test number
    856030287610
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension area's corroded

  4. Pass136,729 miles (+1,397)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,729 miles
    Test number
    757306007588
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and Suspension Areas corroded

  5. Pass135,332 miles (+1,948)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,332 miles
    Test number
    147666955423
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger area's heavily corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre box sections within upper A frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area's

  6. Pass133,384 miles (+2,154)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,384 miles
    Test number
    663882599495
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,230 miles (+2,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,230 miles
    Test number
    101091844073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass128,792 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,792 miles
    Test number
    257295293699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,744 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,744 miles
    Test number
    573458598842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,293 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,293 miles
    Test number
    434716345056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,056 miles (+2,678)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,056 miles
    Test number
    210028263916
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak o/s/f at plug
    • AdvisoryAssorted transmission/suspension modifications,unable to get suspension hanging due to height
    • AdvisoryFoglight switch poor operation,lamps led conversion
    • AdvisoryFront belts damage
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes starting corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear upper chassis starting corrosion roughly level with rear forward arches
    • AdvisorySurplus wiring fouling steering shaft

  12. Pass118,378 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,378 miles
    Test number
    786869130581
    • AdvisoryAssorted off road mods,unable to get suspension hanging
    • AdvisoryFog switch/telltale poor operation
    • AdvisoryFront belts damage/fraying
    • AdvisoryLights led conversion
    • AdvisoryPrior outrigger repairs/underbody sealant,unable to properly assess condition

  13. Fail118,345 miles (+4,996)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,345 miles
    Test number
    435239600110
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryAssorted off road mods,unable to get suspension hanging
    • AdvisoryFog switch/telltale poor operation
    • AdvisoryFront belts damage/fraying
    • AdvisoryLights led conversion
    • AdvisoryPrior outrigger repairs/underbody sealant,unable to properly assess condition

  14. Pass113,349 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,349 miles
    Test number
    129097205034
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • NoteO/s front seat belt cach cover missing

  15. Fail113,349 miles (+11,018)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,349 miles
    Test number
    795027305039
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • NoteO/s front seat belt cach cover missing

  16. Pass102,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    917983004065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,331 miles (+4,169)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    707763404037
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass98,162 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    98,162 miles
    Test number
    195769103050
    • NoteGeneral corrosion too underside of vehicle

  19. Fail98,162 miles (+740)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,162 miles
    Test number
    887288803031
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion too underside of vehicle

  20. Pass97,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,422 miles
    Test number
    997840801293
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Fail97,421 miles (+4,971)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,421 miles
    Test number
    438690501246
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass92,450 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,450 miles
    Test number
    530898930162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,435 miles (+13,125)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,435 miles
    Test number
    893584930137
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass79,310 miles (+6)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,310 miles
    Test number
    182558729128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth front spheres begining to leak
    • NoteGear box,rear axle & final drive all leaking oil
    • NoteOil appears to be leaking into hand brake drum

  25. Fail79,304 miles (+12,379)6 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,304 miles
    Test number
    920816329136
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth front spheres begining to leak
    • NoteGear box,rear axle & final drive all leaking oil
    • NoteOil appears to be leaking into hand brake drum

  26. Pass66,925 miles (+10,681)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,925 miles
    Test number
    461002058002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,244 miles (+407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,244 miles
    Test number
    171863377461
    • NoteBoth rear lower rear shocker bushes

  28. Pass55,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,837 miles
    Test number
    302965886186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,837 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,837 miles
    Test number
    731055486159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L90 DNM

Does L90 DNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DNM is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DNM?
The MOT on L90 DNM is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DNM done?
L90 DNM was recorded at 138,897 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,243 miles a year.
Has L90 DNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DNM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 DNM 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 DNM find?
L90 DNM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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