Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc
L90 DSEMOT history
L90 DSE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,848 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 85,848 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,991 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 DSE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 DSE was last recorded at 85,848 miles on 1 May 2026, 3,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jan 2018: 60,432 miles, lower than 60,433 miles on 16 Jan 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 82,833 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,015 miles
- Average per year
- 4,991 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,848 miles
- 2025 – 82,833 miles
- 2024 – 80,672 miles
- 2023 – 77,460 miles
- 2022 – 74,183 miles
- 2021 – 67,957 miles
- 2020 – 63,949 miles
- 2019 – 63,298 miles
- 2018 – 60,432 miles
- 2016 – 54,642 miles
- 2015 – 50,179 miles
- 2014 – 38,947 miles
- 2013 – 24,880 miles
- 2012 – 16,589 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,848 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,848 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 85,848 miles
- Test number
- 671201851296
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,848 miles (+3,015)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,848 miles
- Test number
- 874805319708
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,833 miles (+57)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 82,833 miles
- Test number
- 857079613042
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail82,776 miles (+2,104)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,776 miles
- Test number
- 319116645507
- 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,672 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 80,672 miles
- Test number
- 740097777666
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Fail80,672 miles (+3,212)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,672 miles
- Test number
- 317311118008
- MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END CASTLE NUT MISSING SPLIT PIN (2.1.3 (d))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,460 miles (+3,277)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 77,460 miles
- Test number
- 169131305616
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Steering dampener slight wear in bush
Pass74,183 miles (+6,226)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 74,183 miles
- Test number
- 154497450034
- AdvisorySteering damper / shock bush is worn
Pass67,957 miles (+4,008)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 67,957 miles
- Test number
- 538075974246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,949 miles (+651)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 63,949 miles
- Test number
- 985478427758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,298 miles (+2,866)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 63,298 miles
- Test number
- 768120449894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,432 miles (-1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 60,432 miles
- Test number
- 918982258703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,433 miles (+5,791)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,433 miles
- Test number
- 347677626765
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear clear lamp lense broken
Pass54,642 miles (+4,463)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 54,642 miles
- Test number
- 931801034243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,179 miles (+11,232)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 50,179 miles
- Test number
- 605420635742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,947 miles (+14,067)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 38,947 miles
- Test number
- 959644624311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,880 miles (+8,291)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 24,880 miles
- Test number
- 936143663171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 16,589 miles
- Test number
- 255996662183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 DSE
- Does L90 DSE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DSE is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 DSE?
- The MOT on L90 DSE is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 DSE done?
- L90 DSE was recorded at 85,848 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,991 miles a year.
- Has L90 DSE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 DSE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 DSE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 DSE find?
- L90 DSE passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.
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