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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 RSVMOT history

L90 RSV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

L90 RSV blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
110,117 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 RSV was last recorded at 110,117 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2009: 100,101 miles, lower than 100,104 miles on 17 Mar 2008.
  • 13 Sept 2018: 110,003 miles, lower than 110,005 miles on 1 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,090 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,117 miles
  • 2023 – 110,080 miles
  • 2021 – 110,050 miles
  • 2019 – 110,008 miles
  • 2018 – 110,003 miles
  • 2017 – 110,005 miles
  • 2016 – 109,953 miles
  • 2015 – 108,232 miles
  • 2014 – 106,544 miles
  • 2013 – 104,998 miles
  • 2012 – 103,765 miles
  • 2011 – 103,483 miles
  • 2010 – 100,141 miles
  • 2009 – 100,101 miles
  • 2008 – 100,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,117 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.

  • Nearside front swivel leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside front swivel leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,117 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    410639159954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,090 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,090 miles
    Test number
    935629987905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,080 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,080 miles
    Test number
    568035488025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,050 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,050 miles
    Test number
    573792712694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,008 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,008 miles
    Test number
    183157464120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel leaking

  6. Pass110,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,003 miles
    Test number
    665424083952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail110,003 miles (-2)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,003 miles
    Test number
    453939056947
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,005 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,005 miles
    Test number
    123540932917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from n/s and o/s front swivel joints

  9. Pass109,953 miles (+1,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,953 miles
    Test number
    847709373332
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak n/s and o/s front swivel joints

  10. Pass108,232 miles (+1,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,232 miles
    Test number
    438048585151
    • NoteBoth front swivel joints have slight weeping of oil

  11. Pass106,544 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,544 miles
    Test number
    449375804284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,534 miles (+1,536)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,534 miles
    Test number
    847804004287
    • FailureCoil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureTrailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass104,998 miles (+1,233)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,998 miles
    Test number
    605636883120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s front floor pan starting to corrode

  14. Pass103,765 miles (+282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,765 miles
    Test number
    279851892470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass103,483 miles (+3,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    103,483 miles
    Test number
    708330951310
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass100,141 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,141 miles
    Test number
    821254430139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,101 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,101 miles
    Test number
    632943939138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    100,104 miles
    Test number
    612037078099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 RSV

Does L90 RSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 RSV is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 RSV?
The MOT on L90 RSV is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 RSV done?
L90 RSV was recorded at 110,117 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 563 miles a year.
Has L90 RSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RSV has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 RSV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 RSV find?
L90 RSV passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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