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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 EWAMOT history

L90 EWA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 149,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L90 EWA red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
149,717 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 EWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 EWA was last recorded at 149,717 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,663 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,054 miles
Average per year
5,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,717 miles
  • 2025 – 148,663 miles
  • 2024 – 147,149 miles
  • 2023 – 145,720 miles
  • 2022 – 145,704 miles
  • 2021 – 143,460 miles
  • 2020 – 141,021 miles
  • 2019 – 135,828 miles
  • 2018 – 123,559 miles
  • 2017 – 114,094 miles
  • 2016 – 104,308 miles
  • 2015 – 100,600 miles
  • 2014 – 97,912 miles
  • 2013 – 94,650 miles
  • 2012 – 87,927 miles
  • 2011 – 84,532 miles
  • 2010 – 80,772 miles
  • 2009 – 70,907 miles
  • 2008 – 59,418 miles
  • 2007 – 52,697 miles
  • 2006 – 41,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,717 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    149,717 miles
    Test number
    358528256277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail149,717 miles (+1,054)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,717 miles
    Test number
    218420598456
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass148,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,663 miles
    Test number
    130004973690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail148,663 miles (+1,514)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,663 miles
    Test number
    182375630322
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass147,149 miles (+1,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,149 miles
    Test number
    481528553672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,720 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,720 miles
    Test number
    899716415589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,704 miles (+2,244)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,704 miles
    Test number
    477834927940
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass143,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,460 miles
    Test number
    256646494503
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  9. Fail143,460 miles (+2,439)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,460 miles
    Test number
    523100889567
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  10. Pass141,021 miles (+5,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,021 miles
    Test number
    301261430721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front of rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. Pass135,828 miles (+12,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,828 miles
    Test number
    365442547732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass123,559 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,559 miles
    Test number
    266879400666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,094 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,094 miles
    Test number
    350109535047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,091 miles (+9,783)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,091 miles
    Test number
    760160237860
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass104,308 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,308 miles
    Test number
    452417118555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,600 miles
    Test number
    352608839721
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  17. Fail100,600 miles (+2,688)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,600 miles
    Test number
    679805998131
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  18. Pass97,912 miles (+3,262)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,912 miles
    Test number
    365805304301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass94,650 miles (+6,723)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,650 miles
    Test number
    655246603342
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass87,927 miles (+3,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,927 miles
    Test number
    488031902348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass84,532 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,532 miles
    Test number
    165082401377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,772 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,772 miles
    Test number
    473983200462
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass80,772 miles (+9,865)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,772 miles
    Test number
    590943300357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,907 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,907 miles
    Test number
    451137899290
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass70,907 miles (+11,489)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,907 miles
    Test number
    973407599236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,418 miles (+6,721)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,418 miles
    Test number
    722212808372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,697 miles (+11,515)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,697 miles
    Test number
    460293507413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,182 miles
    Test number
    113563646261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,182 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,182 miles
    Test number
    554663346213
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L90 EWA

Does L90 EWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 EWA is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 EWA?
The MOT on L90 EWA is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 EWA done?
L90 EWA was recorded at 149,717 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,592 miles a year.
Has L90 EWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 EWA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 EWA 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 EWA find?
L90 EWA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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