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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L90 DYLMOT history

L90 DYL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L90 DYL red 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,739 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DYL was last recorded at 137,739 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,621 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
4,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,739 miles
  • 2025 – 137,621 miles
  • 2024 – 137,224 miles
  • 2023 – 136,734 miles
  • 2022 – 136,430 miles
  • 2021 – 134,016 miles
  • 2020 – 130,990 miles
  • 2019 – 127,551 miles
  • 2018 – 123,532 miles
  • 2017 – 118,091 miles
  • 2016 – 110,813 miles
  • 2015 – 101,230 miles
  • 2014 – 93,001 miles
  • 2013 – 90,891 miles
  • 2012 – 85,319 miles
  • 2011 – 79,958 miles
  • 2010 – 73,556 miles
  • 2009 – 66,024 miles
  • 2008 – 57,561 miles
  • 2007 – 49,839 miles
  • 2006 – 40,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,739 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,739 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,739 miles
    Test number
    529660235073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,621 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,621 miles
    Test number
    291742044063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,619 miles (+395)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,619 miles
    Test number
    130073661351
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn delamanated (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn delamanated (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission sphere excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass137,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,224 miles
    Test number
    446792668705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail137,224 miles (+490)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,224 miles
    Test number
    447823346571
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass136,734 miles (+304)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,734 miles
    Test number
    842193041499
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass136,430 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,430 miles
    Test number
    611841134847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,016 miles (+3,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,016 miles
    Test number
    925077369347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass130,990 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,990 miles
    Test number
    747759084731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,551 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,551 miles
    Test number
    411312373227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,532 miles (+5,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,532 miles
    Test number
    304684056385
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass118,091 miles (+7,278)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,091 miles
    Test number
    634193556853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,813 miles (+9,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,813 miles
    Test number
    140007973065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass101,230 miles (+8,229)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,230 miles
    Test number
    718124365030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,001 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,001 miles
    Test number
    787254204179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,891 miles (+5,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,891 miles
    Test number
    406006853046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass85,319 miles (+5,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,319 miles
    Test number
    136714652489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass79,958 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,958 miles
    Test number
    199237241453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,556 miles (+7,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    842289340013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass66,024 miles (+8,463)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,024 miles
    Test number
    174677759458
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak on rear differential

  21. Pass57,561 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,561 miles
    Test number
    132672558072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,839 miles (+9,684)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,839 miles
    Test number
    392859257022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,155 miles
    Test number
    971251366013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 DYL

Does L90 DYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DYL is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DYL?
The MOT on L90 DYL is valid until 30 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 DYL done?
L90 DYL was recorded at 137,739 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,860 miles a year.
Has L90 DYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DYL has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 DYL 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 DYL find?
L90 DYL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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