Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L90 OWCMOT history
L90 OWC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 176,988 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,937 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 OWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 OWC was last recorded at 176,988 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 5,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,423 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,565 miles
- Average per year
- 5,937 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,988 miles
- 2025 – 171,423 miles
- 2024 – 163,235 miles
- 2023 – 153,536 miles
- 2022 – 144,559 miles
- 2021 – 135,661 miles
- 2020 – 130,396 miles
- 2019 – 125,381 miles
- 2018 – 119,681 miles
- 2017 – 114,512 miles
- 2016 – 112,277 miles
- 2015 – 108,940 miles
- 2014 – 105,815 miles
- 2013 – 101,977 miles
- 2012 – 99,920 miles
- 2011 – 96,326 miles
- 2010 – 88,560 miles
- 2009 – 80,865 miles
- 2008 – 73,696 miles
- 2007 – 61,141 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,988 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,988 miles (+5,565)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 176,988 miles
- Test number
- 987573078789
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass171,423 miles (+30)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 171,423 miles
- Test number
- 981596816034
- MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront front prop shaft rear flange not mated flat to flange on transfer box but tight and secure
Fail171,393 miles (+8,158)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,393 miles
- Test number
- 751859361889
- MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine misfire
Pass163,235 miles (+22)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 163,235 miles
- Test number
- 475293841742
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear prop play in uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fail163,213 miles (+9,677)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,213 miles
- Test number
- 693771520561
- DangerousOffside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear prop play in uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass153,536 miles (+8,977)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 153,536 miles
- Test number
- 615975772568
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both front inner hub seals misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive outer hub seal slight misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,559 miles (+8,898)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 144,559 miles
- Test number
- 912367561086
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass135,661 miles (+5,265)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 135,661 miles
- Test number
- 593729080722
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both front inner hub seals slight misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,396 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 130,396 miles
- Test number
- 878572086667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,388 miles (+5,007)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,388 miles
- Test number
- 430832903059
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass125,381 miles (+153)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 125,381 miles
- Test number
- 265098803830
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has water inside - not affecting beam
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Hub swivel joint slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail125,228 miles (+5,547)3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,228 miles
- Test number
- 108384888381
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has water inside - not affecting beam
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Hub swivel joint slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,681 miles (+5,169)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 119,681 miles
- Test number
- 534352620846
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass114,512 miles (+2,235)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 114,512 miles
- Test number
- 876624941542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,277 miles (+3,337)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 112,277 miles
- Test number
- 862060794503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,940 miles (+3,125)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 108,940 miles
- Test number
- 616160405151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,815 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 105,815 miles
- Test number
- 658757984065
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail105,785 miles (+3,808)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,785 miles
- Test number
- 159853384020
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass101,977 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 101,977 miles
- Test number
- 846077163013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail101,955 miles (+2,035)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,955 miles
- Test number
- 199850963053
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,920 miles (+3,594)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 99,920 miles
- Test number
- 278250762069
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside and offside tyres cracking on side walls
Pass96,326 miles (+7,766)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 96,326 miles
- Test number
- 209923651090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,560 miles (+7,695)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 88,560 miles
- Test number
- 213786650048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 80,865 miles
- Test number
- 273312159089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,865 miles (+7,169)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,865 miles
- Test number
- 632961549069
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass73,696 miles (+12,555)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 73,696 miles
- Test number
- 103414208463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass61,141 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 61,141 miles
- Test number
- 664058607093
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail61,141 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,141 miles
- Test number
- 881978107049
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about L90 OWC
- Does L90 OWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 OWC is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 OWC?
- The MOT on L90 OWC is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 OWC done?
- L90 OWC was recorded at 176,988 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,937 miles a year.
- Has L90 OWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 OWC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L90 OWC 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 OWC find?
- L90 OWC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged, and 4 more.
Related registrations
- L90 OURLand Rover Defender
- L90 OUTFord Transit Connect
- L90 OUXKia Sportage
- L90 OVALand Rover Defender
- L90 OVELand Rover Range Rover Evoque
- L90 OVGLand Rover Defender
- L90 OWDLand Rover Defender
- L90 OWETesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- L90 OWLNissan Qashqai
- L90 OWNLand Rover Defender
- L90 OWSFord Kuga ST-Line X ED Eblue 4X4 A
- L90 OWWMercedes-Benz C
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.