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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 ETEMOT history

L90 ETE is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

L90 ETE 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 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,218 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ETE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
17 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ETE was last recorded at 142,218 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,012 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
3,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,218 miles
  • 2025 – 142,012 miles
  • 2024 – 141,220 miles
  • 2023 – 140,032 miles
  • 2022 – 138,778 miles
  • 2021 – 137,853 miles
  • 2020 – 137,487 miles
  • 2018 – 136,402 miles
  • 2017 – 133,599 miles
  • 2016 – 129,930 miles
  • 2010 – 116,982 miles
  • 2008 – 99,429 miles
  • 2007 – 89,497 miles
  • 2006 – 74,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,218 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,218 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,218 miles
    Test number
    312506096745
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,012 miles (+792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    142,012 miles
    Test number
    323697096359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass141,220 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    141,220 miles
    Test number
    264045275641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,216 miles (+1,184)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,216 miles
    Test number
    557567559741
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,032 miles (+1,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    140,032 miles
    Test number
    701008679800
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,778 miles
    Test number
    768594615542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,776 miles (+923)9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,776 miles
    Test number
    225940817631
    • MajorEmissions not tested tooo much black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tell tale (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  8. Pass137,853 miles (+366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,853 miles
    Test number
    581544963229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass137,487 miles (+1,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,487 miles
    Test number
    205326073482
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all 4 indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass136,402 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,402 miles
    Test number
    375359638759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,599 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,599 miles
    Test number
    266043364990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,930 miles (+12,948)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,930 miles
    Test number
    489318273047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,982 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    116,982 miles
    Test number
    880276920107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail116,973 miles (+17,544)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,973 miles
    Test number
    851339760066
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass99,429 miles (+9,932)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    99,429 miles
    Test number
    270243788254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,497 miles (+14,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,497 miles
    Test number
    960254077248
    • AdvisoryFront Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  17. Pass74,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,914 miles
    Test number
    333806456460
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Questions about L90 ETE

Does L90 ETE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 ETE is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 ETE?
The MOT on L90 ETE is valid until 10 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 ETE done?
L90 ETE was recorded at 142,218 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 3,366 miles a year.
Has L90 ETE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ETE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 ETE 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 ETE find?
L90 ETE passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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