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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 FTWMOT history

L90 FTW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 168,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L90 FTW 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 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
168,516 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 FTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 FTW was last recorded at 168,516 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,170 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
346 miles
Average per year
4,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,516 miles
  • 2025 – 168,170 miles
  • 2024 – 167,518 miles
  • 2023 – 166,915 miles
  • 2022 – 165,483 miles
  • 2021 – 162,158 miles
  • 2020 – 156,617 miles
  • 2019 – 154,541 miles
  • 2018 – 152,386 miles
  • 2017 – 149,711 miles
  • 2016 – 146,405 miles
  • 2015 – 141,539 miles
  • 2014 – 140,167 miles
  • 2013 – 138,618 miles
  • 2012 – 131,879 miles
  • 2011 – 124,001 miles
  • 2010 – 112,336 miles
  • 2009 – 103,366 miles
  • 2008 – 93,930 miles
  • 2007 – 84,013 miles
  • 2006 – 73,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,516 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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,516 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,516 miles
    Test number
    641529733990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,170 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,170 miles
    Test number
    696152505100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,518 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,518 miles
    Test number
    277878151635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,915 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,915 miles
    Test number
    256212584001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass165,483 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,483 miles
    Test number
    847885611291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,158 miles
    Test number
    754350211857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,158 miles (+5,541)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,158 miles
    Test number
    808271316907
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass156,617 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,617 miles
    Test number
    576199114524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,541 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,541 miles
    Test number
    568858162470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail154,524 miles (+2,138)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,524 miles
    Test number
    322282978898
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear rubber split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

  11. Pass152,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    152,386 miles
    Test number
    175238446062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail152,386 miles (+2,675)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,386 miles
    Test number
    959158557354
    • MajorSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass149,711 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    149,711 miles
    Test number
    616731784865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass146,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    146,405 miles
    Test number
    318016221394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail146,405 miles (+4,866)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,405 miles
    Test number
    127981095198
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass141,539 miles (+1,372)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    141,539 miles
    Test number
    787107255037
    • NoteBoth swivel hubs leaking oil
    • NoteBrake pedle feels soft but brakes still working correctly

  17. Pass140,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    140,167 miles
    Test number
    428957354078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail140,167 miles (+1,549)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,167 miles
    Test number
    336637954064
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Fail138,618 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    647499653018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteDiesel feed pipe to tank has slight leak
    • NoteFront hub seals have slight leaks

  20. Pass138,618 miles (+6,739)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    966509453036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteDiesel feed pipe to tank has slight leak
    • NoteFront hub seals have slight leaks

  21. Pass131,879 miles (+7,878)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    131,879 miles
    Test number
    189824842080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass124,001 miles (+11,665)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    124,001 miles
    Test number
    176742551419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail112,336 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,336 miles
    Test number
    503066440015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass112,336 miles (+8,970)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    112,336 miles
    Test number
    651716140063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass103,366 miles (+9,436)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    103,366 miles
    Test number
    581897549035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    321892948048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail93,930 miles (+9,917)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    764102148036
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass84,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    272200657076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail84,013 miles (+10,656)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    394530157047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass73,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    73,357 miles
    Test number
    530531556092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail73,356 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,356 miles
    Test number
    430301156065
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about L90 FTW

Does L90 FTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 FTW is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 FTW?
The MOT on L90 FTW is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 FTW done?
L90 FTW was recorded at 168,516 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,605 miles a year.
Has L90 FTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 FTW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 FTW 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 FTW find?
L90 FTW passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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