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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

L90 REFMOT history

L90 REF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L90 REF green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,132 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 REF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 REF was last recorded at 65,132 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 4,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,396 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,736 miles
Average per year
3,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,132 miles
  • 2025 – 60,396 miles
  • 2024 – 60,294 miles
  • 2023 – 60,007 miles
  • 2022 – 59,895 miles
  • 2021 – 59,519 miles
  • 2020 – 58,323 miles
  • 2019 – 57,222 miles
  • 2018 – 56,064 miles
  • 2017 – 52,637 miles
  • 2016 – 46,698 miles
  • 2015 – 39,473 miles
  • 2014 – 33,015 miles
  • 2013 – 26,455 miles
  • 2012 – 19,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,132 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,132 miles (+4,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,132 miles
    Test number
    102791209715
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass60,396 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    60,396 miles
    Test number
    573396030886
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass60,294 miles (+287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,294 miles
    Test number
    597243473774
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass60,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,007 miles
    Test number
    876656027197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,007 miles (+112)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,007 miles
    Test number
    285971045423
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint bolt fractured (8.2.2.1 (b))
  6. Pass59,895 miles (+376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,895 miles
    Test number
    932277435248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Pass59,519 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,519 miles
    Test number
    714433322164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,323 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,323 miles
    Test number
    374793703823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,222 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,222 miles
    Test number
    677074158766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,064 miles (+3,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,064 miles
    Test number
    851683613278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower door hinge loose
  11. Pass52,637 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    531503992685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,698 miles (+7,225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,698 miles
    Test number
    249764830089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,473 miles (+6,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,473 miles
    Test number
    489359445911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass33,015 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,015 miles
    Test number
    126601254225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,455 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,455 miles
    Test number
    508691963285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,228 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,228 miles
    Test number
    657366252233
    • NoteN/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES WORN SLIGHTLY
    • NoteO/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES WORN SLIGHTLY

Questions about L90 REF

Does L90 REF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 REF is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 REF?
The MOT on L90 REF is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 REF done?
L90 REF was recorded at 65,132 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
Has L90 REF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 REF has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 REF 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 REF find?
L90 REF passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis.

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