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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 ODTMOT history

L90 ODT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 201,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

L90 ODT green 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 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
201,004 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ODT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ODT was last recorded at 201,004 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,000 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,004 miles
  • 2025 – 201,000 miles
  • 2023 – 200,581 miles
  • 2022 – 199,952 miles
  • 2021 – 198,940 miles
  • 2020 – 197,913 miles
  • 2019 – 183,262 miles
  • 2018 – 172,269 miles
  • 2017 – 156,681 miles
  • 2016 – 141,430 miles
  • 2015 – 127,575 miles
  • 2014 – 119,691 miles
  • 2013 – 116,692 miles
  • 2012 – 112,626 miles
  • 2011 – 108,876 miles
  • 2010 – 92,705 miles
  • 2009 – 81,091 miles
  • 2008 – 67,518 miles
  • 2007 – 54,050 miles
  • 2006 – 40,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,004 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear various components corroded. chassis and suspension

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Damp around offside front swivell

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,004 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    201,004 miles
    Test number
    557153308018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear various components corroded. chassis and suspension

  2. Pass201,000 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    201,000 miles
    Test number
    430931059448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail200,998 miles (+417)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,998 miles
    Test number
    646809588514
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass200,581 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    200,581 miles
    Test number
    126832003359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass199,952 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    199,952 miles
    Test number
    993781996654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass198,940 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    198,940 miles
    Test number
    113605267278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass197,913 miles (+14,651)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    197,913 miles
    Test number
    661856991566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass183,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    183,262 miles
    Test number
    912114010698
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDamp nearside front swivell

  9. Fail183,262 miles (+10,993)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,262 miles
    Test number
    824619236304
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDamp nearside front swivell

  10. Pass172,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    172,269 miles
    Test number
    473053336453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail172,269 miles (+15,588)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,269 miles
    Test number
    923322335563
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  12. Pass156,681 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    156,681 miles
    Test number
    260892152319
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryDamp around offside front swivell

  13. Fail156,668 miles (+15,238)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,668 miles
    Test number
    143464578495
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryDamp around offside front swivell

  14. Pass141,430 miles (+13,855)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    141,430 miles
    Test number
    627056116307
    • AdvisoryDrag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both light units misted inside glass (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hose end ferules rustey (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWipers not working on fast speed

  15. Pass127,575 miles (+7,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    127,575 miles
    Test number
    175398465084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass119,691 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,691 miles
    Test number
    399900974066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,692 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,692 miles
    Test number
    176718653088
    • NoteBrake pipes to both front calipers rusting
    • NoteFront brake discs badly pitted on inner surfaces

  18. Fail116,692 miles (+4,066)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,692 miles
    Test number
    816206853012
    • FailureBall joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipes to both front calipers rusting
    • NoteFront brake discs badly pitted on inner surfaces

  19. Pass112,626 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    112,626 miles
    Test number
    809523672088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail112,585 miles (+3,709)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,585 miles
    Test number
    626618252008
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteH/brake warning light stays on

  21. Pass108,876 miles (+16,171)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    108,876 miles
    Test number
    448066561022
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDraglink boot split
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar mounting bushes worn
    • NoteRear prop shaft UJ worn

  22. Pass92,705 miles (+12)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    92,705 miles
    Test number
    534294630088
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front hub seals leaking

  23. Fail92,693 miles (+11,602)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,693 miles
    Test number
    512342430073
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front hub seals leaking

  24. Pass81,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    81,091 miles
    Test number
    481483049009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,091 miles (+13,573)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,091 miles
    Test number
    233283649097
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass67,518 miles (+13,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    792715048089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass54,050 miles (+13,488)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,050 miles
    Test number
    761718837084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,562 miles
    Test number
    632309036095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,562 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,562 miles
    Test number
    814449936084
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L90 ODT

Does L90 ODT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 ODT is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 ODT?
The MOT on L90 ODT is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 ODT done?
L90 ODT was recorded at 201,004 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 7,881 miles a year.
Has L90 ODT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ODT has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 ODT 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 ODT find?
L90 ODT passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, and 1 more.

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