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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L90 TAUMOT history

L90 TAU is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

L90 TAU grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
139,772 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TAU was last recorded at 139,772 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2012: 69,306 miles, lower than 605,326 miles on 18 Mar 2011.

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
139,196 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
576 miles
Average per year
5,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,772 miles
  • 2025 – 139,196 miles
  • 2024 – 138,206 miles
  • 2023 – 137,045 miles
  • 2021 – 134,237 miles
  • 2020 – 130,871 miles
  • 2019 – 115,056 miles
  • 2018 – 109,052 miles
  • 2017 – 102,437 miles
  • 2016 – 95,301 miles
  • 2015 – 88,520 miles
  • 2014 – 83,133 miles
  • 2013 – 77,032 miles
  • 2012 – 69,306 miles
  • 2011 – 605,326 miles
  • 2010 – 52,930 miles
  • 2009 – 44,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,772 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,772 miles (+576)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    139,772 miles
    Test number
    115459805235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass139,196 miles (+990)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,196 miles
    Test number
    463110517888
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine damp with oil

  3. Pass138,206 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    138,206 miles
    Test number
    193292924492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail138,202 miles (+1,157)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,202 miles
    Test number
    645201180009
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel fitter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass137,045 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,045 miles
    Test number
    424268493181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,014 miles (+2,777)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,014 miles
    Test number
    967399904666
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass134,237 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,237 miles
    Test number
    531675436291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail134,174 miles (+3,303)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,174 miles
    Test number
    355162095570
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass130,871 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,871 miles
    Test number
    873797436929
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail130,806 miles (+15,750)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,806 miles
    Test number
    467756847028
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,056 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,056 miles
    Test number
    948131538491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,836 miles (+5,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,836 miles
    Test number
    187904693454
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass109,052 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,052 miles
    Test number
    132715413799
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip missing
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering damper slightly worn rubber bush
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail109,052 miles (+6,615)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,052 miles
    Test number
    842290691500
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip missing
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering damper slightly worn rubber bush
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass102,437 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,437 miles
    Test number
    277368193987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail102,437 miles (+7,136)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,437 miles
    Test number
    965580006128
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass95,301 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,301 miles
    Test number
    230959867649
    • AdvisoryClutch anti slip / nail o/s/r tyre / oil leak

  18. Fail95,280 miles (+6,760)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,280 miles
    Test number
    988026985045
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryClutch anti slip / nail o/s/r tyre / oil leak

  19. Fail88,520 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,520 miles
    Test number
    145771375484
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti-slip missing

  20. Pass88,520 miles (+5,387)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,520 miles
    Test number
    636881175027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti-slip missing

  21. Pass83,133 miles (+6,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,133 miles
    Test number
    816320684060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass77,032 miles (+7,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,032 miles
    Test number
    636701203185
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass69,306 miles (-536,020)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,306 miles
    Test number
    368023072012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass605,326 miles (+552,396)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    605,326 miles
    Test number
    637687171013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,930 miles (+8,847)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,930 miles
    Test number
    703532890098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCut in o/s/f tyre

  26. Pass44,083 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,083 miles
    Test number
    602969889058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail44,064 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,064 miles
    Test number
    330285589056
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Questions about L90 TAU

Does L90 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TAU is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 TAU?
The MOT on L90 TAU is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 TAU done?
L90 TAU was recorded at 139,772 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 5,560 miles a year.
Has L90 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TAU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 TAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 TAU find?
L90 TAU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 5 more.

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