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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 DNYMOT history

L90 DNY is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

L90 DNY grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,700 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DNY was last recorded at 147,700 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,464 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,236 miles
Average per year
4,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,700 miles
  • 2024 – 145,464 miles
  • 2023 – 144,025 miles
  • 2022 – 142,358 miles
  • 2021 – 140,250 miles
  • 2020 – 138,836 miles
  • 2019 – 136,942 miles
  • 2018 – 133,127 miles
  • 2017 – 128,206 miles
  • 2016 – 120,338 miles
  • 2013 – 116,948 miles
  • 2012 – 111,461 miles
  • 2011 – 105,033 miles
  • 2010 – 96,216 miles
  • 2009 – 86,561 miles
  • 2008 – 75,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,700 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight play in steering column 1st Universal joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,700 miles (+2,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,700 miles
    Test number
    162125558007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass145,464 miles (+1,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,464 miles
    Test number
    146451643589
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass144,025 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,025 miles
    Test number
    776614479586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,358 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,358 miles
    Test number
    453226731209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,250 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,250 miles
    Test number
    310843595679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail140,198 miles (+1,362)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,198 miles
    Test number
    274711127666
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass138,836 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,836 miles
    Test number
    191705071144
    • MinorDrag link 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))
  8. Fail138,826 miles (+1,884)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,826 miles
    Test number
    539193713630
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDrag link 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))
  9. Pass136,942 miles (+3,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,942 miles
    Test number
    554763842888
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear cross member but not excessive
  10. Pass133,127 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,127 miles
    Test number
    229977288068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column 1st Universal joint
  11. Fail133,007 miles (+4,801)2 major3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,007 miles
    Test number
    846938792132
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high LED Headlights fitted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high LED headlight fitted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush moving in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column 1st Universal joint
  12. Pass128,206 miles (+78)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,206 miles
    Test number
    804143558842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing front (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail128,128 miles (+7,790)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,128 miles
    Test number
    292832510413
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing front (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass120,338 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,338 miles
    Test number
    725288453080
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes have corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals seeping
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft universal joint has wear
    • AdvisoryPlay detected at steering wheel, steering box fitted
  15. Fail120,309 miles (+3,361)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,309 miles
    Test number
    426276583764
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported in cab (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes have corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals seeping
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft universal joint has wear
  16. Pass116,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    116,948 miles
    Test number
    468877153401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,948 miles (+5,487)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,948 miles
    Test number
    408072953466
    • FailureAdjustable towbar locating pin excessively worn (6.6.5b)
    • FailureAdjustable towbar locating pin missing (6.6.5a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
  18. Pass111,461 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    111,461 miles
    Test number
    695633052322
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front cv joint noisey
    • NoteRear prop uj's worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering dampner bush
  19. Fail111,461 miles (+6,428)1 dangerous13 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,461 miles
    Test number
    676238242383
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear prop uj's worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering dampner bush
  20. Pass105,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    105,033 miles
    Test number
    348237941311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,033 miles (+8,817)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,033 miles
    Test number
    978846041326
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
  22. Pass96,216 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    96,216 miles
    Test number
    692379040347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,214 miles (+9,653)16 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,214 miles
    Test number
    704228140330
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  24. Pass86,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,561 miles
    Test number
    464804449452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,561 miles (+11,184)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,561 miles
    Test number
    573744249313
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
  26. Fail75,377 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,377 miles
    Test number
    214757848396
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
  27. Pass75,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,377 miles
    Test number
    523517648357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 DNY

Does L90 DNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DNY is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 DNY?
The MOT on L90 DNY is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DNY done?
L90 DNY was recorded at 147,700 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,252 miles a year.
Has L90 DNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DNY has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 DNY 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 DNY find?
L90 DNY passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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