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Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 RLKMOT history

L90 RLK is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

L90 RLK red 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 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
123,833 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 RLK was last recorded at 123,833 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 2,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,169 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,664 miles
Average per year
4,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,833 miles
  • 2024 – 121,169 miles
  • 2018 – 118,712 miles
  • 2017 – 116,729 miles
  • 2015 – 108,479 miles
  • 2014 – 86,526 miles
  • 2012 – 86,485 miles
  • 2011 – 80,858 miles
  • 2010 – 73,501 miles
  • 2009 – 62,021 miles
  • 2008 – 49,198 miles
  • 2007 – 37,320 miles
  • 2006 – 28,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,833 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,833 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    123,833 miles
    Test number
    108875502671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,169 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,169 miles
    Test number
    445364635257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,712 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,712 miles
    Test number
    766694882840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,729 miles (+8,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,729 miles
    Test number
    683541026430
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  5. Pass108,479 miles (+9,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    108,479 miles
    Test number
    633478375303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  6. Pass98,991 miles (+12,465)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,991 miles
    Test number
    195000715022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,526 miles (+1)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,526 miles
    Test number
    128368844000
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre under inflated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished
    • NoteNearside wiper blade torn slightly
    • NoteSurfaces of all four brake discs rusty
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle waxed/coated
  8. Fail86,525 miles (+40)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,525 miles
    Test number
    766017534043
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished
    • NoteNearside wiper blade torn slightly
    • NoteSurfaces of all four brake discs rusty
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle waxed/coated
  9. Pass86,485 miles (+4)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,485 miles
    Test number
    959344132316
    • NoteBoth rear and n/s front tyres slightgly perished on sidewalls
    • NoteSlight play on n/s front door upper hinge but door still able to open/close ok
    • NoteUnderside heavily undersealed
  10. Fail86,481 miles (+5,623)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,481 miles
    Test number
    917413832350
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear and n/s front tyres slightgly perished on sidewalls
    • NoteSlight play on n/s front door upper hinge but door still able to open/close ok
    • NoteUnderside heavily undersealed
  11. Pass80,858 miles (+7,357)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    208644211260
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSidewalls slightly perished on all four tyres
  12. Pass73,501 miles (+11,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    930762230211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  13. Pass62,021 miles (+12,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,021 miles
    Test number
    711724629229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass49,198 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    574903338295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,091 miles (+11,771)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,091 miles
    Test number
    752676728260
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  16. Pass37,320 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,320 miles
    Test number
    641811127225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,764 miles
    Test number
    603076596165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 RLK

Does L90 RLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 RLK expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 RLK?
The MOT on L90 RLK expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 RLK done?
L90 RLK was recorded at 123,833 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 4,984 miles a year.
Has L90 RLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RLK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on L90 RLK 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 RLK find?
L90 RLK passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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