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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 DPRMOT history

L90 DPR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jan 1995. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

L90 DPR black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
91,831 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
12 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DPR was last recorded at 91,831 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2014: 177,510 miles, lower than 177,549 miles on 10 Jul 2014.
  • 15 Aug 2025: 91,825 miles, lower than 186,420 miles on 2 Aug 2024.

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
91,825 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,831 miles
  • 2024 – 186,420 miles
  • 2023 – 185,254 miles
  • 2022 – 184,049 miles
  • 2021 – 182,807 miles
  • 2020 – 181,157 miles
  • 2015 – 178,343 miles
  • 2014 – 177,510 miles
  • 2013 – 176,671 miles
  • 2012 – 173,946 miles
  • 2011 – 170,653 miles
  • 2010 – 169,002 miles
  • 2009 – 160,514 miles
  • 2008 – 156,207 miles
  • 2007 – 156,125 miles
  • 2006 – 148,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,831 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,831 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,831 miles
    Test number
    960184247524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,825 miles (-94,595)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,825 miles
    Test number
    613504946439
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass186,420 miles (+1,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    186,420 miles
    Test number
    736414687844
    • 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))

  4. Pass185,254 miles (+1,205)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    185,254 miles
    Test number
    927225554245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads near wear lmt (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass184,049 miles (+1,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    184,049 miles
    Test number
    749613497017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel seal weeping

  6. Pass182,807 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    182,807 miles
    Test number
    915772469905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,157 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    181,157 miles
    Test number
    601354415595
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple nylon lock nuts not tight enough to work
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail181,509 miles (+3,166)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,509 miles
    Test number
    821151142399
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple nylon lock nuts not tight enough to work

  9. Pass178,343 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    178,343 miles
    Test number
    275387865137
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  10. Fail178,343 miles (+833)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,343 miles
    Test number
    939447465106
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  11. Pass177,510 miles (-39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    177,510 miles
    Test number
    255406894173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail177,549 miles (+878)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,549 miles
    Test number
    199561594197
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass176,671 miles (+26)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    176,671 miles
    Test number
    346031713444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  14. Fail176,645 miles (+2,699)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,645 miles
    Test number
    558846493149
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass173,946 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    173,946 miles
    Test number
    396134672180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass170,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    170,653 miles
    Test number
    908263201234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail170,653 miles (+1,651)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,653 miles
    Test number
    979273501285
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass169,002 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    169,002 miles
    Test number
    381174970154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass160,514 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    160,514 miles
    Test number
    640615339168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass156,207 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    156,207 miles
    Test number
    581626938130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass156,125 miles (+7,526)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    156,125 miles
    Test number
    432060167041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail148,599 miles1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,599 miles
    Test number
    653368126048
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteOffside headlamp slightly loose
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSteering drop arm boot split

  23. Pass148,599 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    148,599 miles
    Test number
    654228126082
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteOffside headlamp slightly loose
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSteering drop arm boot split

Questions about L90 DPR

Does L90 DPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 DPR expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 DPR?
The MOT on L90 DPR expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 DPR done?
L90 DPR was recorded at 91,831 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
Has L90 DPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DPR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 DPR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 DPR find?
L90 DPR passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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