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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,496 cc

L90 ETLMOT history

L90 ETL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L90 ETL blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,996 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ETL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ETL was last recorded at 88,996 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,970 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
2,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,996 miles
  • 2024 – 87,796 miles
  • 2023 – 86,503 miles
  • 2022 – 85,720 miles
  • 2021 – 84,535 miles
  • 2020 – 83,511 miles
  • 2019 – 82,936 miles
  • 2018 – 81,916 miles
  • 2017 – 80,539 miles
  • 2016 – 79,193 miles
  • 2015 – 72,222 miles
  • 2013 – 64,800 miles
  • 2012 – 59,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,996 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Steering damper casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,996 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,996 miles
    Test number
    164364871664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,970 miles (+1,174)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,970 miles
    Test number
    261528153331
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,796 miles (+1,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,796 miles
    Test number
    936970000514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass86,503 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,503 miles
    Test number
    725732855699
    • 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))

  5. Fail86,449 miles (+729)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,449 miles
    Test number
    180409831820
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  6. Pass85,720 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    301261279919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,718 miles (+1,183)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,718 miles
    Test number
    486185644187
    • DangerousDrag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass84,535 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,535 miles
    Test number
    983879979003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,501 miles (+990)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,501 miles
    Test number
    291980888137
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s from drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass83,511 miles (+575)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,511 miles
    Test number
    711088518555
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering damper casing slightly corroded

  11. Pass82,936 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,936 miles
    Test number
    694490864314
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle top steady mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper casing corroded

  12. Fail82,936 miles (+1,020)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,936 miles
    Test number
    807343153480
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle top steady mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper casing corroded

  13. Pass81,916 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    896038008671
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering damper casing corroded

  14. Fail81,916 miles (+1,377)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    549990906779
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering damper casing corroded

  15. Pass80,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,539 miles
    Test number
    707490134500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,539 miles (+1,346)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,539 miles
    Test number
    133278090663
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass79,193 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,193 miles
    Test number
    885422329425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,430 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    671281119585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,222 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,222 miles
    Test number
    817369225012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,800 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,800 miles
    Test number
    816439603365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,217 miles
    Test number
    988537472201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,217 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,217 miles
    Test number
    248397772289
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Questions about L90 ETL

Does L90 ETL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 ETL is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 ETL?
The MOT on L90 ETL is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 ETL done?
L90 ETL was recorded at 88,996 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 2,276 miles a year.
Has L90 ETL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ETL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 ETL 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 ETL find?
L90 ETL passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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