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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 MTFMOT history

L90 MTF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2024.

L90 MTF grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
122,522 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MTF was last recorded at 122,522 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,978 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
544 miles
Average per year
3,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,522 miles
  • 2023 – 121,978 miles
  • 2022 – 121,209 miles
  • 2021 – 120,844 miles
  • 2020 – 120,326 miles
  • 2019 – 118,302 miles
  • 2018 – 116,263 miles
  • 2017 – 114,082 miles
  • 2016 – 111,294 miles
  • 2015 – 108,384 miles
  • 2014 – 106,505 miles
  • 2013 – 99,929 miles
  • 2012 – 95,886 miles
  • 2011 – 94,602 miles
  • 2009 – 87,590 miles
  • 2008 – 76,418 miles
  • 2007 – 70,209 miles
  • 2006 – 62,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,522 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,522 miles (+544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,522 miles
    Test number
    177928613745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass121,978 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,978 miles
    Test number
    635466148339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,209 miles (+365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,209 miles
    Test number
    492400419274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass120,844 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,844 miles
    Test number
    814186547794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,326 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,326 miles
    Test number
    657204337841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,302 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,302 miles
    Test number
    195515566940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,263 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,263 miles
    Test number
    329703323112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,082 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,082 miles
    Test number
    304696100412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,294 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,294 miles
    Test number
    793436429821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,384 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,384 miles
    Test number
    527070085189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,505 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,505 miles
    Test number
    539618284176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail106,474 miles (+6,545)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,474 miles
    Test number
    436765874132
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass99,929 miles (+4,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,929 miles
    Test number
    598575533011
    • NoteCoolant leak

  14. Pass95,886 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,886 miles
    Test number
    948936742020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,602 miles (+2)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    226591221055
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteFront diff oil seal leaking
    • NoteRear end of vehicle showing heavy surface corrosion throught

  16. Fail94,600 miles (+7,010)8 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,600 miles
    Test number
    817160221060
    • FailureCentre Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOuter Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteFront diff oil seal leaking
    • NoteRear end of vehicle showing heavy surface corrosion throught

  17. Pass87,590 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,590 miles
    Test number
    391506949240
    • NoteRear no plate showing signs of detorating

  18. Fail87,590 miles (+11,172)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,590 miles
    Test number
    172855149211
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteRear no plate showing signs of detorating

  19. Pass76,418 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    793743858277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,209 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    941295257257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper arm play

  21. Fail70,197 miles (+7,748)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,197 miles
    Test number
    340835957464
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper arm movement [free play]

  22. Pass62,449 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,449 miles
    Test number
    701705696096
    • NoteBoth rear back plates very rusty on top half.
    • NoteReversing lamp lense broken.
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  23. Fail62,447 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,447 miles
    Test number
    293934496027
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about L90 MTF

Does L90 MTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 MTF expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 MTF?
The MOT on L90 MTF expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 MTF done?
L90 MTF was recorded at 122,522 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 3,218 miles a year.
Has L90 MTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MTF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on L90 MTF 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 MTF find?
L90 MTF passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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