Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L90 MEFMOT history
L90 MEF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,468 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 146,468 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,904 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 MEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 9 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 MEF was last recorded at 146,468 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 5,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Jun 2014: 72,045 miles, lower than 637,611 miles on 4 Jun 2013.
- 12 Nov 2016: 90,113 miles, lower than 813,530 miles on 18 Dec 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,879 miles · 1 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,589 miles
- Average per year
- 6,904 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 146,468 miles
- 2024 – 140,879 miles
- 2023 – 135,153 miles
- 2022 – 128,064 miles
- 2021 – 125,205 miles
- 2020 – 119,355 miles
- 2019 – 111,389 miles
- 2018 – 103,803 miles
- 2016 – 90,113 miles
- 2015 – 813,530 miles
- 2014 – 72,045 miles
- 2013 – 637,611 miles
- 2012 – 57,027 miles
- 2011 – 51,167 miles
- 2010 – 44,177 miles
- 2009 – 34,768 miles
- 2008 – 26,894 miles
- 2007 – 20,558 miles
- 2006 – 14,228 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,468 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,468 miles (+5,589)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 146,468 miles
- Test number
- 979869533447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,879 miles4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 140,879 miles
- Test number
- 654953115768
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both front brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle broken , still able to open door
Fail140,879 miles (+5,726)1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,879 miles
- Test number
- 502390574436
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both front brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle broken , still able to open door
Pass135,153 miles (+7,089)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 135,153 miles
- Test number
- 695048969079
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass128,064 miles (+2,859)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 128,064 miles
- Test number
- 523658462632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,205 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 125,205 miles
- Test number
- 861774735718
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Fail125,194 miles (+5,839)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,194 miles
- Test number
- 622437616423
- DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass119,355 miles (+7,966)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 119,355 miles
- Test number
- 637458239267
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,389 miles (+7,586)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 111,389 miles
- Test number
- 139638587570
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,803 miles (+65)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 103,803 miles
- Test number
- 149238689516
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail103,738 miles (+13,625)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,738 miles
- Test number
- 423128192888
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass90,113 miles (-723,417)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 90,113 miles
- Test number
- 969025742435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass813,530 miles (+733,639)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 813,530 miles
- Test number
- 894781236538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,891 miles (+7,846)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 79,891 miles
- Test number
- 309072555192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,045 miles (-565,566)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 72,045 miles
- Test number
- 475535854118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass637,611 miles (+580,584)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 637,611 miles
- Test number
- 995615853180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,027 miles (+5,860)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 57,027 miles
- Test number
- 887622142147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,167 miles (+6,990)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 51,167 miles
- Test number
- 296569051474
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass44,177 miles (+9,409)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 44,177 miles
- Test number
- 984419450198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,768 miles (+7,874)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 34,768 miles
- Test number
- 173940569134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,894 miles (+6,336)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 26,894 miles
- Test number
- 823221148197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,558 miles (+6,330)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 20,558 miles
- Test number
- 540156757158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 14,228 miles
- Test number
- 240027856129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 MEF
- Does L90 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 MEF expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 MEF?
- The MOT on L90 MEF expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 MEF done?
- L90 MEF was recorded at 146,468 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 6,904 miles a year.
- Has L90 MEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 MEF has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L90 MEF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 MEF find?
- L90 MEF passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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