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Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 RVRMOT history

L90 RVR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 248,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L90 RVR green 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 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
248,119 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 RVR was last recorded at 248,119 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 6,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,999 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,120 miles
Average per year
11,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,119 miles
  • 2025 – 241,999 miles
  • 2024 – 233,688 miles
  • 2023 – 226,175 miles
  • 2022 – 217,544 miles
  • 2021 – 212,143 miles
  • 2020 – 207,525 miles
  • 2019 – 201,864 miles
  • 2018 – 192,066 miles
  • 2017 – 180,657 miles
  • 2016 – 169,225 miles
  • 2015 – 158,541 miles
  • 2014 – 148,130 miles
  • 2013 – 135,531 miles
  • 2012 – 124,158 miles
  • 2011 – 111,550 miles
  • 2010 – 99,603 miles
  • 2009 – 84,435 miles
  • 2008 – 63,516 miles
  • 2007 – 41,638 miles
  • 2006 – 28,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,119 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,119 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    248,119 miles
    Test number
    286998995302
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail248,119 miles (+6,120)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,119 miles
    Test number
    865433341942
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass241,999 miles (+8,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    241,999 miles
    Test number
    342861307743
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass233,688 miles (+7,513)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    233,688 miles
    Test number
    687222453225
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass226,175 miles (+8,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    226,175 miles
    Test number
    127410138708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass217,544 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    217,544 miles
    Test number
    953999409140
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail217,544 miles (+5,401)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,544 miles
    Test number
    549313936814
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass212,143 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    212,143 miles
    Test number
    300395752619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass207,525 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    207,525 miles
    Test number
    702530874974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass201,864 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    201,864 miles
    Test number
    645389309256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass192,066 miles (+11,409)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    192,066 miles
    Test number
    566666078752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass180,657 miles (+11,432)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    180,657 miles
    Test number
    974297200444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass169,225 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    169,225 miles
    Test number
    566477222331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail169,218 miles (+10,677)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,218 miles
    Test number
    130279312958
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass158,541 miles (+10,411)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    158,541 miles
    Test number
    546951123837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass148,130 miles (+12,599)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    148,130 miles
    Test number
    908543084290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    135,531 miles
    Test number
    268218583214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail135,531 miles (+11,373)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,531 miles
    Test number
    145162683220
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

  19. Pass124,158 miles (+12,608)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    124,158 miles
    Test number
    396713382239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,550 miles (+11,947)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    111,550 miles
    Test number
    319094281249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,603 miles (+15,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,603 miles
    Test number
    941091280206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,435 miles (+20,919)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,435 miles
    Test number
    852748789224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,516 miles (+21,878)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,516 miles
    Test number
    994401988257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,638 miles (+13,255)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,638 miles
    Test number
    580419467251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,383 miles
    Test number
    854061396273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 RVR

Does L90 RVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 RVR is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 RVR?
The MOT on L90 RVR is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 RVR done?
L90 RVR was recorded at 248,119 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 11,032 miles a year.
Has L90 RVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RVR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 RVR 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 RVR find?
L90 RVR passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: steering box leaking oil; central oil leak, but not excessive.

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