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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 DTAMOT history

L90 DTA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L90 DTA green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,502 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DTA was last recorded at 90,502 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 4,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,953 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,549 miles
Average per year
3,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,502 miles
  • 2025 – 85,953 miles
  • 2024 – 83,945 miles
  • 2023 – 75,196 miles
  • 2022 – 69,507 miles
  • 2021 – 62,383 miles
  • 2020 – 55,260 miles
  • 2019 – 47,067 miles
  • 2018 – 38,709 miles
  • 2017 – 36,944 miles
  • 2016 – 36,186 miles
  • 2015 – 35,884 miles
  • 2014 – 34,137 miles
  • 2013 – 31,619 miles
  • 2012 – 30,062 miles
  • 2011 – 26,939 miles
  • 2010 – 25,430 miles
  • 2009 – 21,347 miles
  • 2008 – 16,760 miles
  • 2007 – 15,711 miles
  • 2006 – 14,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,502 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Centre exhaust joint corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight leak from both front swivel joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,502 miles (+4,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,502 miles
    Test number
    838527377923
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,953 miles (+2,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,953 miles
    Test number
    907902692408
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,945 miles (+8,749)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,945 miles
    Test number
    992156921389
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,196 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    467420004856
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joint corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both front swivel joints

  5. Fail75,196 miles (+5,689)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    824266035112
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joint corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both front swivel joints

  6. Pass69,507 miles (+7,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,507 miles
    Test number
    454232748830
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking slightly ( swivel housing )
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust flange very corroded but still secure
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear cross member

  7. Pass62,383 miles (+7,123)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,383 miles
    Test number
    665472069049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,260 miles (+8,193)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    327312198255
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass47,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,067 miles
    Test number
    840848022899
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear A frame joint boot slightly damaged

  10. Fail47,067 miles (+8,358)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,067 miles
    Test number
    278263896425
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear A frame joint boot slightly damaged

  11. Pass38,709 miles (+1,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,709 miles
    Test number
    541296534502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front perishing to sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perishing to side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front perishing to sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perishing to side wall

  12. Pass36,944 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,944 miles
    Test number
    211875563330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,186 miles (+302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,186 miles
    Test number
    336975642762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear low reading may require service or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low reading may require service or repair

  14. Pass35,884 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,884 miles
    Test number
    537228175015
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail35,880 miles (+1,743)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    618527575086
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass34,137 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,137 miles
    Test number
    518628094016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,619 miles (+1,557)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,619 miles
    Test number
    607329293096
    • NoteNearside front wiper poor
    • NoteTyres cracked and perished
    • NoteVehicle smokes slightly

  18. Fail30,062 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,062 miles
    Test number
    186438682013
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass30,062 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,062 miles
    Test number
    759178182099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,939 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,939 miles
    Test number
    389608781095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,430 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,430 miles
    Test number
    112841280465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,347 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,347 miles
    Test number
    122335379409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,760 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,760 miles
    Test number
    542340778068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,711 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,711 miles
    Test number
    524899387083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,616 miles
    Test number
    140625176404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 DTA

Does L90 DTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DTA is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DTA?
The MOT on L90 DTA is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DTA done?
L90 DTA was recorded at 90,502 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,789 miles a year.
Has L90 DTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DTA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 DTA 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 DTA find?
L90 DTA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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