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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L90 DXHMOT history

L90 DXH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L90 DXH blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
132,511 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DXH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DXH was last recorded at 132,511 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,446 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,065 miles
Average per year
5,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,511 miles
  • 2025 – 129,446 miles
  • 2024 – 124,034 miles
  • 2023 – 116,474 miles
  • 2022 – 106,086 miles
  • 2021 – 97,015 miles
  • 2020 – 85,126 miles
  • 2019 – 81,701 miles
  • 2018 – 76,169 miles
  • 2017 – 76,047 miles
  • 2016 – 72,768 miles
  • 2015 – 68,728 miles
  • 2014 – 64,861 miles
  • 2013 – 64,127 miles
  • 2012 – 58,959 miles
  • 2010 – 52,804 miles
  • 2009 – 45,464 miles
  • 2008 – 40,233 miles
  • 2007 – 30,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,511 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,511 miles (+3,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    132,511 miles
    Test number
    484447725269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass129,446 miles (+5,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,446 miles
    Test number
    755586438346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass124,034 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,034 miles
    Test number
    672064421776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,474 miles (+10,388)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,474 miles
    Test number
    151796075238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,086 miles (+9,071)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,086 miles
    Test number
    553045339401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,015 miles (+11,889)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,015 miles
    Test number
    229811453740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,126 miles (+3,425)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,126 miles
    Test number
    598548469376
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
  8. Pass81,701 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,701 miles
    Test number
    247025059277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,169 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,169 miles
    Test number
    215858782754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,047 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,047 miles
    Test number
    713466972997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,768 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,768 miles
    Test number
    756556716176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,728 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    239732015136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,861 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,861 miles
    Test number
    369020734129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,127 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    587274953352
    • NoteRear discs and pads slightly worn
  15. Fail64,127 miles (+242)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    535764553391
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • NoteRear discs and pads slightly worn
  16. Fail63,885 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    186605383138
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  17. Pass63,885 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    566795183127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  18. Fail63,884 miles (+4,925)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,884 miles
    Test number
    718464883139
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  19. Pass58,959 miles (+6,155)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,959 miles
    Test number
    485576202047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front disc slightly corodded on inner face
  20. Fail52,804 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,804 miles
    Test number
    481064060456
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  21. Pass52,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,804 miles
    Test number
    571014260336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,804 miles (+7,340)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,804 miles
    Test number
    602243360316
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  23. Pass45,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,464 miles
    Test number
    180735459310
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Fail45,464 miles (+5,231)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,464 miles
    Test number
    690925759336
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass40,233 miles (+9,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,233 miles
    Test number
    894989828359
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Pass30,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,416 miles
    Test number
    431827537406
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  27. Fail30,404 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,404 miles
    Test number
    431727337340
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L90 DXH

Does L90 DXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DXH is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DXH?
The MOT on L90 DXH is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DXH done?
L90 DXH was recorded at 132,511 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,425 miles a year.
Has L90 DXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DXH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on L90 DXH 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 DXH find?
L90 DXH passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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