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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 RTVMOT history

L90 RTV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

L90 RTV red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,501 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
11 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 RTV was last recorded at 148,501 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2016: 110,314 miles, lower than 141,227 miles on 22 May 2015.

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
148,501 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,501 miles
  • 2023 – 147,514 miles
  • 2021 – 145,376 miles
  • 2020 – 145,363 miles
  • 2019 – 145,317 miles
  • 2018 – 145,184 miles
  • 2017 – 144,034 miles
  • 2016 – 110,314 miles
  • 2015 – 141,227 miles
  • 2014 – 139,774 miles
  • 2013 – 137,998 miles
  • 2012 – 136,529 miles
  • 2011 – 134,396 miles
  • 2010 – 132,458 miles
  • 2009 – 130,164 miles
  • 2008 – 127,316 miles
  • 2007 – 119,842 miles
  • 2006 – 108,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,501 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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,501 miles
    Test number
    870607234984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,501 miles (+987)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,501 miles
    Test number
    606937577295
    • MajorCentral Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

  3. Pass147,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    147,514 miles
    Test number
    899321145930
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metallic (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail147,514 miles (+2,138)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,514 miles
    Test number
    219092421868
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking leak off hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metallic (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,376 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,376 miles
    Test number
    980983187025
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail145,366 miles (+3)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,366 miles
    Test number
    631032777787
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes very low readings.

  7. Pass145,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,363 miles
    Test number
    581788569890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,363 miles (+46)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,363 miles
    Test number
    474586216937
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

  9. Pass145,317 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,317 miles
    Test number
    118593919934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    145,184 miles
    Test number
    687529349863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,184 miles (+1,150)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,184 miles
    Test number
    131534134546
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass144,034 miles (+33,720)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,034 miles
    Test number
    756114231280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,314 miles (-30,913)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,314 miles
    Test number
    717042845796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass141,227 miles (+1,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,227 miles
    Test number
    559522445188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass139,774 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    139,774 miles
    Test number
    149082734174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass137,998 miles (+1,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    137,998 miles
    Test number
    628774533159
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass136,529 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    136,529 miles
    Test number
    485042872152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass134,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    134,396 miles
    Test number
    267387331484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail134,396 miles (+1,938)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,396 miles
    Test number
    539527731149
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass132,458 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    132,458 miles
    Test number
    824131930144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass130,164 miles (+2,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    130,164 miles
    Test number
    291559939183
    • NoteAdvise corrosion to n/s and o/s/r chassis (not yet excessive

  22. Pass127,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    127,316 miles
    Test number
    473488248145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Fail127,316 miles (+7,474)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,316 miles
    Test number
    690368548182
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass119,842 miles (+11,572)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    119,842 miles
    Test number
    191006387184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass108,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    108,270 miles
    Test number
    742026086115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,270 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,270 miles
    Test number
    934666186119
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about L90 RTV

Does L90 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 RTV is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 RTV?
The MOT on L90 RTV is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 RTV done?
L90 RTV was recorded at 148,501 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,077 miles a year.
Has L90 RTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RTV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 RTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 RTV find?
L90 RTV passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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