Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L90 ELCMOT history
L90 ELC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 245,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 245,993 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,211 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 ELC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 ELC was last recorded at 245,993 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 9,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 236,447 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,546 miles
- Average per year
- 10,211 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 245,993 miles
- 2025 – 236,447 miles
- 2024 – 224,945 miles
- 2023 – 216,133 miles
- 2022 – 202,779 miles
- 2021 – 189,384 miles
- 2020 – 175,344 miles
- 2018 – 150,066 miles
- 2017 – 135,390 miles
- 2016 – 114,913 miles
- 2015 – 110,779 miles
- 2014 – 106,602 miles
- 2013 – 99,914 miles
- 2012 – 93,038 miles
- 2011 – 82,972 miles
- 2010 – 72,618 miles
- 2009 – 62,764 miles
- 2008 – 51,588 miles
- 2007 – 44,012 miles
- 2006 – 40,957 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass245,993 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal oil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass245,993 miles (+9,546)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 245,993 miles
- Test number
- 900095006694
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal oil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass236,447 miles (+11,502)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 236,447 miles
- Test number
- 505165391773
- AdvisoryNearside Front king pin slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass224,945 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 224,945 miles
- Test number
- 601542667922
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component front steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Fail224,940 miles (+8,807)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,940 miles
- Test number
- 661548506001
- MajorOffside Front Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake hose (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component front steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Pass216,133 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 216,133 miles
- Test number
- 745089254213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail216,126 miles (+13,347)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,126 miles
- Test number
- 928433030974
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers footwell within 30cm (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass202,779 miles (+13,395)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 202,779 miles
- Test number
- 765979203093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,384 miles (+14,040)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 189,384 miles
- Test number
- 897841939211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,344 miles (+25,278)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 175,344 miles
- Test number
- 848346547867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,066 miles (+14,676)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 150,066 miles
- Test number
- 504001867801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,390 miles (+20,477)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 135,390 miles
- Test number
- 729443634527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,913 miles (+4,134)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 114,913 miles
- Test number
- 976781495435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,779 miles (+4,177)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 110,779 miles
- Test number
- 387161985194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,602 miles (+6,688)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 106,602 miles
- Test number
- 777416474104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,914 miles (+6,876)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 99,914 miles
- Test number
- 577053543182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,038 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 93,038 miles
- Test number
- 317446552148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,035 miles (+10,063)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,035 miles
- Test number
- 588034252124
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Pass82,972 miles (+10,354)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 82,972 miles
- Test number
- 997148941194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,618 miles (+9,854)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2011
- Odometer
- 72,618 miles
- Test number
- 553962840156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2010
- Odometer
- 62,764 miles
- Test number
- 480030259148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,764 miles (+11,176)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,764 miles
- Test number
- 444550359135
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fail51,588 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,588 miles
- Test number
- 421914548110
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass51,588 miles (+7,576)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 51,588 miles
- Test number
- 982634448138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,012 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,012 miles
- Test number
- 201326937133
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass44,012 miles (+3,055)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 44,012 miles
- Test number
- 344186037181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass40,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 40,957 miles
- Test number
- 853808136165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 ELC
- Does L90 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 ELC is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 ELC?
- The MOT on L90 ELC is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 ELC done?
- L90 ELC was recorded at 245,993 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 10,211 miles a year.
- Has L90 ELC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 ELC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L90 ELC 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 ELC find?
- L90 ELC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear hub seal oil leak; oil leak, but not excessive.
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