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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 RTLMOT history

L90 RTL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 180,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

L90 RTL grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
180,182 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 RTL was last recorded at 180,182 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 1,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,124 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,058 miles
Average per year
6,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,182 miles
  • 2025 – 179,124 miles
  • 2024 – 178,242 miles
  • 2023 – 176,354 miles
  • 2022 – 174,089 miles
  • 2020 – 171,969 miles
  • 2019 – 171,037 miles
  • 2018 – 169,164 miles
  • 2017 – 166,272 miles
  • 2016 – 164,749 miles
  • 2015 – 163,007 miles
  • 2014 – 155,109 miles
  • 2013 – 137,589 miles
  • 2012 – 119,179 miles
  • 2011 – 109,543 miles
  • 2010 – 98,841 miles
  • 2009 – 89,237 miles
  • 2008 – 82,425 miles
  • 2007 – 72,235 miles
  • 2006 – 53,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,182 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,182 miles (+1,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    180,182 miles
    Test number
    983510896658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,124 miles (+882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    179,124 miles
    Test number
    201015964853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,242 miles (+1,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    178,242 miles
    Test number
    286473909057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass176,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    176,354 miles
    Test number
    990513518797
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail176,354 miles (+2,265)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,354 miles
    Test number
    535916188088
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass174,089 miles (+2,120)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    174,089 miles
    Test number
    171450652474
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass171,969 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    171,969 miles
    Test number
    898707053067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass171,037 miles (+1,873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,037 miles
    Test number
    281376408777
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass169,164 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    169,164 miles
    Test number
    558353117040
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail169,163 miles (+2,891)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,163 miles
    Test number
    427316865868
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass166,272 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    166,272 miles
    Test number
    172556905875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass164,749 miles (+1,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    164,749 miles
    Test number
    429053862441
    • AdvisoryClutch fluid leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass163,007 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    163,007 miles
    Test number
    345685765030
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/s front & rear suspension bump stops missing
    • NoteRear propshaft rear universal joint worn

  14. Fail163,003 miles (+7,894)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,003 miles
    Test number
    766181565061
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/s front & rear suspension bump stops missing
    • NoteRear propshaft rear universal joint worn

  15. Pass155,109 miles (+17,520)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    155,109 miles
    Test number
    677172064028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass137,589 miles (+18,410)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    137,589 miles
    Test number
    465599073035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass119,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    119,179 miles
    Test number
    275238862049
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail119,179 miles (+9,636)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,179 miles
    Test number
    385647062027
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass109,543 miles (+230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,543 miles
    Test number
    927267961094
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail109,313 miles (+10,472)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,313 miles
    Test number
    868472161038
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass98,841 miles (+9,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,841 miles
    Test number
    102201190477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass89,237 miles (+6,812)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,237 miles
    Test number
    704760599098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,425 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,425 miles
    Test number
    184120968489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,371 miles (+10,136)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,371 miles
    Test number
    141459558042
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass72,235 miles (+18,738)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,235 miles
    Test number
    363983257008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,497 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,497 miles
    Test number
    103408866417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,092 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,092 miles
    Test number
    563571466047
    • FailureSeat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L90 RTL

Does L90 RTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 RTL is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 RTL?
The MOT on L90 RTL is valid until 25 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 RTL done?
L90 RTL was recorded at 180,182 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 6,179 miles a year.
Has L90 RTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RTL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 RTL 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 RTL find?
L90 RTL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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