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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 RSRMOT history

L90 RSR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 148,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

L90 RSR blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2025
Mileage
148,808 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L90 RSR was last recorded at 148,808 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,162 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,646 miles
Average per year
4,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,808 miles
  • 2024 – 147,162 miles
  • 2023 – 145,656 miles
  • 2022 – 143,630 miles
  • 2021 – 141,187 miles
  • 2020 – 139,391 miles
  • 2019 – 137,611 miles
  • 2018 – 136,409 miles
  • 2017 – 126,105 miles
  • 2016 – 118,274 miles
  • 2015 – 108,412 miles
  • 2014 – 99,196 miles
  • 2013 – 88,504 miles
  • 2012 – 85,120 miles
  • 2011 – 81,135 miles
  • 2010 – 75,150 miles
  • 2009 – 70,031 miles
  • 2008 – 63,676 miles
  • 2007 – 62,818 miles
  • 2006 – 61,243 miles
  • 2005 – 50,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,808 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SURPORT TUBE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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.

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

33 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,808 miles (+1,646)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,808 miles
    Test number
    827980706759
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SURPORT TUBE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  2. Pass147,162 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,162 miles
    Test number
    823298213150
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail147,151 miles (+1,495)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,151 miles
    Test number
    765571140358
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass145,656 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,656 miles
    Test number
    108537218432
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail145,651 miles (+25)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,651 miles
    Test number
    571081190084
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rust holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Fail145,626 miles (+1,996)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,626 miles
    Test number
    308548909783
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass143,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    143,630 miles
    Test number
    584699378144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,630 miles (+2,443)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,630 miles
    Test number
    482390630146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak BOLT MISSING SLIGHT LEAK (8.2.2.1 (b))

  9. Pass141,187 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    141,187 miles
    Test number
    554914337953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,391 miles (+1,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    139,391 miles
    Test number
    671885279861
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass137,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,611 miles
    Test number
    348316465077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,611 miles (+1,202)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,611 miles
    Test number
    149766098916
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected ball joint excess play (2.1.3 (c) (ii))

  13. Pass136,409 miles (+10,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,409 miles
    Test number
    962877122572
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass126,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,105 miles
    Test number
    481754266867
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail126,101 miles (+7,827)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,101 miles
    Test number
    287234302902
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass118,274 miles (+9,862)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,274 miles
    Test number
    944860157941
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in lamp (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass108,412 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,412 miles
    Test number
    218835285095
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail108,402 miles (+9,206)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,402 miles
    Test number
    138263785052
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass99,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,196 miles
    Test number
    145326184455
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail99,191 miles (+10,687)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,191 miles
    Test number
    796956884013
    • FailureFront Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass88,504 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,504 miles
    Test number
    299090863046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,494 miles (+3,374)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,494 miles
    Test number
    157409553012
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass85,120 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,120 miles
    Test number
    136554472081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,135 miles
    Test number
    755761591071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,135 miles (+5,985)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,135 miles
    Test number
    956980191006
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass75,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,150 miles
    Test number
    514705180094
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail75,150 miles (+5,119)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,150 miles
    Test number
    822874170003
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass70,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,031 miles
    Test number
    292642179022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail70,023 miles (+6,347)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,023 miles
    Test number
    773362179001
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  30. Pass63,676 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,676 miles
    Test number
    200768378009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass62,818 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,818 miles
    Test number
    880537927201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass61,243 miles (+10,409)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,243 miles
    Test number
    121555036237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass50,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    50,834 miles
    Test number
    684156335223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 RSR

Does L90 RSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 RSR expired on 27 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 RSR?
The MOT on L90 RSR expired on 27 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 RSR done?
L90 RSR was recorded at 148,808 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,840 miles a year.
Has L90 RSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RSR has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 RSR 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 RSR find?
L90 RSR failed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 5 major defects and 1 minor defect: central front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger; nearside front upper integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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