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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 RLDMOT history

L90 RLD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

L90 RLD black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2024
Mileage
135,736 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L90 RLD was last recorded at 135,736 miles on 13 May 2025, 954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,782 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
954 miles
Average per year
3,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,736 miles
  • 2023 – 134,782 miles
  • 2019 – 130,030 miles
  • 2018 – 125,591 miles
  • 2017 – 120,565 miles
  • 2015 – 109,742 miles
  • 2014 – 104,153 miles
  • 2013 – 102,599 miles
  • 2012 – 99,432 miles
  • 2011 – 94,762 miles
  • 2010 – 86,121 miles
  • 2009 – 75,810 miles
  • 2008 – 69,773 miles
  • 2007 – 68,388 miles
  • 2006 – 61,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,736 miles
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFuel system component leaking At fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg at xmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Xmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting At body support (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg at xmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Tranfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At axle (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,736 miles (+954)8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,736 miles
    Test number
    655483953578
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking At fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg at xmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Xmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting At body support (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg at xmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Tranfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At axle (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass134,782 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,782 miles
    Test number
    888070752423
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Fail134,782 miles (+4,752)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,782 miles
    Test number
    809006826427
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear crossmember corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached Panhard rod bush excessively worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Pass130,030 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,030 miles
    Test number
    493396863508
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail130,010 miles (+4,419)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,010 miles
    Test number
    199276698429
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass125,591 miles (+5,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,591 miles
    Test number
    374163188065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded at chassis mountings

  7. Pass120,565 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,565 miles
    Test number
    763663741135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,551 miles (+10,809)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,551 miles
    Test number
    832552998810
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear badly pitted on inner sides (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass109,742 miles (+5,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,742 miles
    Test number
    659769455178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass104,153 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,153 miles
    Test number
    589927584078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,599 miles
    Test number
    959773293020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,599 miles (+3,167)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,599 miles
    Test number
    266511193020
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass99,432 miles (+4,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    655878272185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass94,762 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    94,762 miles
    Test number
    277172371160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  15. Fail94,762 miles (+8,641)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,762 miles
    Test number
    656302471116
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  16. Pass86,121 miles (+10,311)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,121 miles
    Test number
    424490080133
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteAll tyres scuffed on outer edges

  17. Fail75,810 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,810 miles
    Test number
    253936459015
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass75,810 miles (+6,037)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,810 miles
    Test number
    953836059051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,773 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,773 miles
    Test number
    672057468098
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail69,773 miles (+1,385)5 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,773 miles
    Test number
    761267168071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass68,388 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,388 miles
    Test number
    361401857078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,526 miles
    Test number
    822482766027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 RLD

Does L90 RLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 RLD expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 RLD?
The MOT on L90 RLD expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 RLD done?
L90 RLD was recorded at 135,736 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 3,866 miles a year.
Has L90 RLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RLD has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 RLD 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 RLD find?
L90 RLD failed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front headlamp aim unable to be tested both; front headlamp not working on dipped beam; front headlamp not working on main beam both, and 13 more.

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