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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 MFDMOT history

L90 MFD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

L90 MFD 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 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
160,414 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
11 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MFD was last recorded at 160,414 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 3,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,364 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,050 miles
Average per year
4,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,414 miles
  • 2025 – 157,364 miles
  • 2024 – 152,484 miles
  • 2023 – 147,289 miles
  • 2022 – 143,554 miles
  • 2021 – 139,573 miles
  • 2020 – 133,402 miles
  • 2019 – 129,209 miles
  • 2018 – 126,382 miles
  • 2017 – 124,254 miles
  • 2016 – 115,614 miles
  • 2015 – 111,230 miles
  • 2013 – 111,115 miles
  • 2012 – 106,436 miles
  • 2011 – 99,099 miles
  • 2010 – 90,617 miles
  • 2009 – 86,027 miles
  • 2008 – 78,875 miles
  • 2007 – 75,990 miles
  • 2006 – 73,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,414 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under side has under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,414 miles (+3,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    160,414 miles
    Test number
    829843823991
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,364 miles (+4,880)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,364 miles
    Test number
    106465450085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,484 miles (+5,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,484 miles
    Test number
    372739195651
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,289 miles (+3,735)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,289 miles
    Test number
    801897806812
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,554 miles (+3,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,554 miles
    Test number
    218274479556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,573 miles
    Test number
    884159920781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,573 miles (+6,171)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,573 miles
    Test number
    935016548115
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,402 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,402 miles
    Test number
    445435535686
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side has under seal

  9. Fail133,402 miles (+4,193)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,402 miles
    Test number
    441498245449
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side has under seal

  10. Pass129,209 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,209 miles
    Test number
    224587770606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,382 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,382 miles
    Test number
    465530367445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,371 miles (+2,117)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,371 miles
    Test number
    977856349965
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  13. Pass124,254 miles (+3,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,254 miles
    Test number
    226310510293
    • AdvisoryCentral crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded/metal getting flaky

  14. Pass120,996 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,996 miles
    Test number
    998160261071
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail120,994 miles (+5,380)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,994 miles
    Test number
    609170885480
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass115,614 miles (+4,384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,614 miles
    Test number
    549909087980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass111,230 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,230 miles
    Test number
    846724025033
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteAll four tyres showing signs of age cracking/perishing
    • NoteBoth front swivel seals leaking slightly

  18. Fail111,229 miles (+114)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,229 miles
    Test number
    647422725065
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteAll four tyres showing signs of age cracking/perishing
    • NoteBoth front swivel seals leaking slightly

  19. Pass111,115 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    111,115 miles
    Test number
    667181113332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,436 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,436 miles
    Test number
    977086512137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail106,433 miles (+7,334)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,433 miles
    Test number
    688835512143
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass99,099 miles (+8,482)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    99,099 miles
    Test number
    126560411130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,617 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,617 miles
    Test number
    110194510420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,027 miles (+7,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    224340029484
    • NoteNear side and off side front axel stabaliser bushes starting to part on bonding

  25. Pass78,875 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,875 miles
    Test number
    244133138485
    • NoteFront prop shaft rear joint has exsesiv play in it

  26. Fail78,872 miles (+2,882)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,872 miles
    Test number
    711940138125
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront prop shaft rear joint has exsesiv play in it

  27. Pass75,990 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,990 miles
    Test number
    621644617180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    73,286 miles
    Test number
    283808816152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 MFD

Does L90 MFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 MFD is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 MFD?
The MOT on L90 MFD is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 MFD done?
L90 MFD was recorded at 160,414 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,251 miles a year.
Has L90 MFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MFD has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 MFD 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 MFD find?
L90 MFD passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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