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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 MRVMOT history

L90 MRV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

L90 MRV red 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 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,638 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MRV was last recorded at 136,638 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,570 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
1,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,638 miles
  • 2025 – 136,570 miles
  • 2024 – 136,348 miles
  • 2023 – 136,220 miles
  • 2022 – 135,278 miles
  • 2021 – 134,495 miles
  • 2020 – 133,843 miles
  • 2018 – 133,328 miles
  • 2017 – 132,923 miles
  • 2016 – 132,908 miles
  • 2014 – 132,895 miles
  • 2013 – 131,085 miles
  • 2012 – 128,066 miles
  • 2011 – 124,734 miles
  • 2010 – 120,394 miles
  • 2008 – 119,805 miles
  • 2007 – 117,718 miles
  • 2006 – 113,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,638 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,638 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,638 miles
    Test number
    946438955566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass136,570 miles (+222)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,570 miles
    Test number
    858416397432
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass136,348 miles (+128)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,348 miles
    Test number
    222953546194
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,220 miles (+942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,220 miles
    Test number
    982375548542
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,278 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,278 miles
    Test number
    543464516600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,495 miles (+652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,495 miles
    Test number
    739915781844
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,843 miles (+515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,843 miles
    Test number
    818831708156
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing signs of age.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,328 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    133,328 miles
    Test number
    777868488870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,923 miles
    Test number
    339956723021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,923 miles (+15)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,923 miles
    Test number
    378981300430
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass132,908 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,908 miles
    Test number
    353742191360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,895 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,895 miles
    Test number
    519943444151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,893 miles (+1,808)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,893 miles
    Test number
    225301744439
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass131,085 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    131,085 miles
    Test number
    796499633039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,031 miles (+2,965)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,031 miles
    Test number
    447023333096
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass128,066 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    128,066 miles
    Test number
    285791642035
    • NoteSteering lock not working

  17. Fail128,048 miles (+3,314)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,048 miles
    Test number
    716715632079
    • FailureFront Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSteering lock not working

  18. Pass124,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    124,734 miles
    Test number
    596891531065
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  19. Fail124,734 miles (+4,340)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,734 miles
    Test number
    668200221032
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  20. Pass120,394 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    120,394 miles
    Test number
    714469610064
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads look very low, all brake discs are very rusty
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front swivel area

  21. Fail120,394 miles (+589)17 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,394 miles
    Test number
    410473610024
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads look very low, all brake discs are very rusty
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

  22. Pass119,805 miles2 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    119,805 miles
    Test number
    540985478255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBonnet pull is stiff in operation and bonnet pull cable handle is broken
    • NoteBoth front seat belt webbings are marked
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteFront bulkhead is showing traces of corrosion
    • NoteHorn is weak [intermittant]
    • NoteNearside front tire was found dead flat, found to be leaking on rim bead
    • NotePark brake lever has long travel
    • NoteRear tie bar bushes are delaminating
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front swivle joint area
    • NoteUnderbonnet sound deadening mat is in poor condition, could fall into engine bay causing a fire hazard

  23. Fail119,805 miles (+2,087)8 failures2 advisories12 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,805 miles
    Test number
    364064378445
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBonnet pull is stiff in operation and bonnet pull cable handle is broken
    • NoteBoth front seat belt webbings are marked
    • NoteExcess play in front propshaft front U joint
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteFront bulkhead is showing traces of corrosion
    • NoteFront wiper blades are worn cannot check clearance due to insufficient fluid to front windscreen
    • NoteHorn is weak [intermittant]
    • NoteNearside front tire was found dead flat, found to be leaking on rim bead
    • NotePark brake lever has long travel
    • NoteRear tie bar bushes are delaminating
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front swivle joint area
    • NoteUnderbonnet sound deadening mat is in poor condition, could fall into engine bay causing a fire hazard

  24. Pass117,718 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    117,718 miles
    Test number
    512825487064
    • NotePlay in rear propshaft rear joint
    • NoteSlight play in steering, suspect coupling shaft

  25. Fail117,718 miles (+3,767)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,718 miles
    Test number
    661402987076
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NotePlay in rear propshaft rear universal joint
    • NoteSlight play in steering, suspect coupling shaft

  26. Pass113,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    113,951 miles
    Test number
    262126296084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail113,951 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,951 miles
    Test number
    313210896087
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about L90 MRV

Does L90 MRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 MRV is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 MRV?
The MOT on L90 MRV is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 MRV done?
L90 MRV was recorded at 136,638 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,144 miles a year.
Has L90 MRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MRV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on L90 MRV 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 MRV find?
L90 MRV passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.

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