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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L90 LWEMOT history

L90 LWE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 202,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.

L90 LWE blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
202,559 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 LWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 LWE was last recorded at 202,559 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,142 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
417 miles
Average per year
5,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,559 miles
  • 2024 – 202,142 miles
  • 2023 – 202,083 miles
  • 2021 – 199,845 miles
  • 2020 – 186,103 miles
  • 2019 – 180,571 miles
  • 2018 – 163,701 miles
  • 2017 – 160,883 miles
  • 2016 – 156,353 miles
  • 2015 – 150,020 miles
  • 2013 – 140,155 miles
  • 2012 – 132,085 miles
  • 2011 – 128,076 miles
  • 2010 – 122,806 miles
  • 2009 – 117,431 miles
  • 2008 – 112,363 miles
  • 2007 – 104,805 miles
  • 2005 – 89,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,559 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    202,559 miles
    Test number
    173495207239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail202,559 miles (+417)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,559 miles
    Test number
    200783422246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass202,142 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    202,142 miles
    Test number
    938817277125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass202,083 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    202,083 miles
    Test number
    385661300899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass199,845 miles (+13,742)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    199,845 miles
    Test number
    456352787551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass186,103 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    186,103 miles
    Test number
    832309114542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass180,571 miles (+16,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    180,571 miles
    Test number
    545701978383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass163,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    163,701 miles
    Test number
    371295958847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail163,701 miles (+2,818)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,701 miles
    Test number
    106848201024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass160,883 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    160,883 miles
    Test number
    677549554295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  11. Fail160,882 miles (+4,529)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,882 miles
    Test number
    346959739049
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  12. Pass156,353 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    156,353 miles
    Test number
    645437302563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail156,352 miles (+6,332)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,352 miles
    Test number
    593168648745
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  14. Pass150,020 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    150,020 miles
    Test number
    158476435065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail150,019 miles (+9,864)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,019 miles
    Test number
    369820335034
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass140,155 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    140,155 miles
    Test number
    145451323260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front drop link fouling the front diff

  17. Fail140,154 miles (+8,069)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,154 miles
    Test number
    765981623221
    • FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front drop link fouling the front diff

  18. Pass132,085 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    132,085 miles
    Test number
    947376092135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass128,076 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    128,076 miles
    Test number
    805485681131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail128,075 miles (+5,269)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,075 miles
    Test number
    159893481107
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass122,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    122,806 miles
    Test number
    514472580125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail122,804 miles (+5,373)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,804 miles
    Test number
    103952080143
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass117,431 miles (+5,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    117,431 miles
    Test number
    853212889125
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass112,363 miles (+7,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    112,363 miles
    Test number
    120919978107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass104,805 miles (+15,060)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    104,805 miles
    Test number
    283859377411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,745 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    89,745 miles
    Test number
    461655265378
    • NoteAdvise o/s & n/s wiper blades splitting on ends.
    • NoteAdvise o/s door handle
    • NoteAdvise steering box ball joint signs of wear.

Questions about L90 LWE

Does L90 LWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 LWE expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 LWE?
The MOT on L90 LWE expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 LWE done?
L90 LWE was recorded at 202,559 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 5,802 miles a year.
Has L90 LWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 LWE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 LWE 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 LWE find?
L90 LWE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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