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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 DWFMOT history

L90 DWF is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 231,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

L90 DWF silver 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 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
231,768 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

L90 DWF was last recorded at 231,768 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 2,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2022: 21,652 miles, lower than 208,926 miles on 19 Oct 2021.

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
229,625 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,143 miles
Average per year
8,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,768 miles
  • 2025 – 229,625 miles
  • 2024 – 226,539 miles
  • 2023 – 222,792 miles
  • 2022 – 21,652 miles
  • 2021 – 208,926 miles
  • 2020 – 204,082 miles
  • 2019 – 194,932 miles
  • 2018 – 182,237 miles
  • 2017 – 174,063 miles
  • 2016 – 166,687 miles
  • 2015 – 157,530 miles
  • 2014 – 146,784 miles
  • 2013 – 139,782 miles
  • 2012 – 131,401 miles
  • 2011 – 122,498 miles
  • 2010 – 112,251 miles
  • 2009 – 98,223 miles
  • 2008 – 86,113 miles
  • 2007 – 68,580 miles
  • 2006 – 50,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,768 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass231,768 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    231,768 miles
    Test number
    979645853961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass229,625 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    229,625 miles
    Test number
    656703636747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass226,539 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    226,539 miles
    Test number
    500861227441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass222,792 miles (+201,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    222,792 miles
    Test number
    926183007437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass21,652 miles (-187,274)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    21,652 miles
    Test number
    276544995409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass208,926 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    208,926 miles
    Test number
    915916852288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass204,082 miles (+9,150)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    204,082 miles
    Test number
    689513090544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass194,932 miles (+12,695)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    194,932 miles
    Test number
    246211226262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass182,237 miles (+8,174)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    182,237 miles
    Test number
    811227961948
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  10. Pass174,063 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    174,063 miles
    Test number
    541947634915
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail174,056 miles (+7,369)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,056 miles
    Test number
    907094873539
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass166,687 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    166,687 miles
    Test number
    831245424973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail166,535 miles (+9,005)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,535 miles
    Test number
    551259035803
    • FailureFuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin tractor joint (2.5.A.3b)

  14. Pass157,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    157,530 miles
    Test number
    267916135028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail157,530 miles (+10,746)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,530 miles
    Test number
    765956335014
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
    • NoteMain exhaust silencer poor condition

  16. Pass146,784 miles (+70)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    146,784 miles
    Test number
    825368524012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

  17. Fail146,714 miles (+6,932)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,714 miles
    Test number
    778871524085
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly,both wiper blades starting to split on ends.

  18. Fail139,782 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,782 miles
    Test number
    437157973071
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass139,782 miles (+8,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    139,782 miles
    Test number
    655067173008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail131,401 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,401 miles
    Test number
    118457082473
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass131,401 miles (+8,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    131,401 miles
    Test number
    947487282085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass122,498 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    122,498 miles
    Test number
    608358961093
    • NoteBoth side steps badly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f inner disc worn thin
    • NoteRear pads wearing
    • NoteSpare tyre worn to limet

  23. Fail122,498 miles (+10,247)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,498 miles
    Test number
    309927861030
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth side steps badly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f inner disc worn thin
    • NoteRear pads wearing
    • NoteSpare tyre worn to limet

  24. Pass112,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    112,251 miles
    Test number
    884390890076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail112,251 miles (+14,028)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,251 miles
    Test number
    904510390003
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass98,223 miles (+12,110)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,223 miles
    Test number
    921412699072
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly on inside edges
    • NoteSlight play in both rear upper shock absorber bushes

  27. Pass86,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    86,113 miles
    Test number
    604615098043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail86,113 miles (+17,533)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,113 miles
    Test number
    382584598039
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass68,580 miles (+17,633)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,580 miles
    Test number
    164580367460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass50,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    132459056001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L90 DWF

Does L90 DWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DWF is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DWF?
The MOT on L90 DWF is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DWF done?
L90 DWF was recorded at 231,768 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 8,752 miles a year.
Has L90 DWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DWF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on L90 DWF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 DWF find?
L90 DWF passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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