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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 ERWMOT history

L90 ERW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 199,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

L90 ERW blue 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 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
199,540 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ERW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ERW was last recorded at 199,540 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 6,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,294 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,246 miles
Average per year
6,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,540 miles
  • 2025 – 193,294 miles
  • 2024 – 188,682 miles
  • 2023 – 184,334 miles
  • 2022 – 182,558 miles
  • 2021 – 176,645 miles
  • 2020 – 172,958 miles
  • 2019 – 167,811 miles
  • 2018 – 163,878 miles
  • 2017 – 153,879 miles
  • 2016 – 152,394 miles
  • 2013 – 146,089 miles
  • 2012 – 131,452 miles
  • 2010 – 121,685 miles
  • 2009 – 106,783 miles
  • 2008 – 97,242 miles
  • 2007 – 94,061 miles
  • 2006 – 84,178 miles
  • 2005 – 70,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,540 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,540 miles (+6,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    199,540 miles
    Test number
    960514451920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass193,294 miles (+4,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    193,294 miles
    Test number
    950193142521
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass188,682 miles (+4,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    188,682 miles
    Test number
    797515004949
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass184,334 miles (+1,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    184,334 miles
    Test number
    124255770762
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass182,558 miles (+2,123)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    182,558 miles
    Test number
    712551631027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrision

  6. Pass180,435 miles (+3,790)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    180,435 miles
    Test number
    634949703940
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axal (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on top off axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass176,645 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    176,645 miles
    Test number
    305853789909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,958 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,958 miles
    Test number
    777118569166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub slight mist oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail172,958 miles (+5,147)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,958 miles
    Test number
    616164334095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub slight mist oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass167,811 miles (+3,933)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    167,811 miles
    Test number
    365272997714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryFan belt worn

  11. Pass163,878 miles (+9,999)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    163,878 miles
    Test number
    187296479489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,879 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    153,879 miles
    Test number
    237140972287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail153,879 miles (+1,485)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,879 miles
    Test number
    298737945626
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass152,394 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    152,394 miles
    Test number
    260258089925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass146,089 miles (+14,637)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    146,089 miles
    Test number
    759064283093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,452 miles (+9,767)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    131,452 miles
    Test number
    106069272010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,685 miles (+14,902)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    121,685 miles
    Test number
    231673660369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    106,783 miles
    Test number
    372054619395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,783 miles (+9,541)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,783 miles
    Test number
    484874719367
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  20. Pass97,242 miles (+3,181)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    97,242 miles
    Test number
    751715088208
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate slightly obscured

  21. Pass94,061 miles (+9,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    94,061 miles
    Test number
    953289307394
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass84,178 miles (+13,968)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    84,178 miles
    Test number
    522070816342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,210 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    702055685280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,209 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    810544385275
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L90 ERW

Does L90 ERW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 ERW is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 ERW?
The MOT on L90 ERW is valid until 28 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 ERW done?
L90 ERW was recorded at 199,540 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 6,243 miles a year.
Has L90 ERW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ERW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 ERW 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 ERW find?
L90 ERW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer oil leak, but not excessive hub seal; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member.

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