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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L90 MWTMOT history

L90 MWT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

L90 MWT black 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 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,529 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MWT was last recorded at 100,529 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2012: 3,134 miles, lower than 20,473 miles on 11 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,677 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
852 miles
Average per year
5,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,529 miles
  • 2024 – 99,677 miles
  • 2023 – 98,170 miles
  • 2022 – 96,259 miles
  • 2021 – 94,416 miles
  • 2020 – 90,897 miles
  • 2019 – 88,623 miles
  • 2018 – 84,085 miles
  • 2017 – 75,956 miles
  • 2016 – 68,018 miles
  • 2015 – 61,147 miles
  • 2014 – 53,050 miles
  • 2013 – 41,718 miles
  • 2012 – 3,134 miles
  • 2011 – 20,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,529 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,529 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,529 miles
    Test number
    777341951402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,677 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,677 miles
    Test number
    891156277587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,170 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,170 miles
    Test number
    280596922700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,259 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,259 miles
    Test number
    628800816522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,416 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,416 miles
    Test number
    651051787888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,897 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,897 miles
    Test number
    329763817310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,623 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,623 miles
    Test number
    285779249195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,085 miles
    Test number
    586166263694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,085 miles (+8,129)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,085 miles
    Test number
    509643543898
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass75,956 miles (+7,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,956 miles
    Test number
    716952192891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play O/S/F & N/S/F (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass68,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,018 miles
    Test number
    638074599669
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail68,018 miles (+6,871)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,018 miles
    Test number
    769215098007
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass61,147 miles (+8,097)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,147 miles
    Test number
    225034772444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,050 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,050 miles
    Test number
    238138624298
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass53,050 miles (+11,332)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,050 miles
    Test number
    987978724283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,718 miles (+38,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,718 miles
    Test number
    976134793135
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass3,134 miles (-17,339)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    3,134 miles
    Test number
    946053022227
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass20,473 miles (+3,242)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,473 miles
    Test number
    377113421492
    • NoteN/s/f spotlamp not working.
    • NoteOil leak from around the top of the engine.

  19. Pass17,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,231 miles
    Test number
    735104181048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 MWT

Does L90 MWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 MWT is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 MWT?
The MOT on L90 MWT is valid until 1 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 MWT done?
L90 MWT was recorded at 100,529 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 5,637 miles a year.
Has L90 MWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MWT has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 MWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 MWT find?
L90 MWT passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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