Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
L90 MLLMOT history
L90 MLL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 188,024 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 188,024 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,373 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 MLL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 9 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 MLL was last recorded at 188,024 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 7,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 180,484 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,540 miles
- Average per year
- 4,373 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,024 miles
- 2025 – 180,484 miles
- 2024 – 180,413 miles
- 2023 – 172,574 miles
- 2022 – 167,303 miles
- 2021 – 165,748 miles
- 2020 – 164,816 miles
- 2019 – 163,956 miles
- 2017 – 162,577 miles
- 2016 – 161,260 miles
- 2015 – 160,282 miles
- 2014 – 156,928 miles
- 2013 – 152,965 miles
- 2012 – 149,068 miles
- 2011 – 147,272 miles
- 2010 – 144,245 miles
- 2009 – 134,517 miles
- 2008 – 125,055 miles
- 2007 – 116,355 miles
- 2006 – 107,431 miles
- 2005 – 97,278 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,024 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.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,024 miles (+7,540)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 188,024 miles
- Test number
- 720859453047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,484 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 180,484 miles
- Test number
- 626596059644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,413 miles (+7,839)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 180,413 miles
- Test number
- 393392658819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,574 miles (+5,271)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 172,574 miles
- Test number
- 917499117163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,303 miles (+1,555)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 167,303 miles
- Test number
- 737498954910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,748 miles (+932)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 165,748 miles
- Test number
- 349117781544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,816 miles (+860)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 164,816 miles
- Test number
- 906458193496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,956 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 163,956 miles
- Test number
- 270508884514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,955 miles (+1,378)1 dangerous8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,955 miles
- Test number
- 487134879504
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass162,577 miles (+1,317)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 162,577 miles
- Test number
- 144612943015
- AdvisoryDust shroud missing from offside front seatbelt
Pass161,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 161,260 miles
- Test number
- 846987269799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,260 miles (+978)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,260 miles
- Test number
- 176896452471
- 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)
- FailurePower steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)
Pass160,282 miles (+3,354)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 160,282 miles
- Test number
- 138332315144
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass156,928 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 156,928 miles
- Test number
- 957318924152
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOff side front swivel joint slight leak
- NoteSteering damper bush deteriorated
Fail156,928 miles (+3,963)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,928 miles
- Test number
- 437487124152
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOff side front swivel joint slight leak
- NoteSteering damper bush deteriorated
Pass152,965 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 152,965 miles
- Test number
- 239913423163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,934 miles (+3,866)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,934 miles
- Test number
- 478952513192
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass149,068 miles (+1,796)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 149,068 miles
- Test number
- 385233022198
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Pass147,272 miles (+3,027)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 147,272 miles
- Test number
- 248934421487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass144,245 miles (+259)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 144,245 miles
- Test number
- 242881350351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,986 miles (+9,469)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,986 miles
- Test number
- 310373140338
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass134,517 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 134,517 miles
- Test number
- 494455749447
- NoteAdvise centre front seatbelt completly remove
Fail134,517 miles (+9,462)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,517 miles
- Test number
- 141065649394
- DangerousSeat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)
Pass125,055 miles (+101)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 125,055 miles
- Test number
- 884830448311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,954 miles (+8,599)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,954 miles
- Test number
- 323496638398
- DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass116,355 miles (+8,924)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 116,355 miles
- Test number
- 171848747320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,431 miles (+10,153)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 107,431 miles
- Test number
- 100679046382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 97,278 miles
- Test number
- 462630755325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 MLL
- Does L90 MLL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 MLL is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 MLL?
- The MOT on L90 MLL is valid until 3 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 MLL done?
- L90 MLL was recorded at 188,024 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,373 miles a year.
- Has L90 MLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 MLL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on L90 MLL 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 MLL find?
- L90 MLL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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