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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 TCPMOT history

L90 TCP is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

L90 TCP red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,145 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TCP was last recorded at 128,145 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2007: 14,614 miles, lower than 19,023 miles on 26 Sept 2006.
  • 14 Sept 2009: 35,763 miles, lower than 306,638 miles on 15 Sept 2008.

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
127,976 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
169 miles
Average per year
5,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,145 miles
  • 2024 – 115,976 miles
  • 2023 – 108,211 miles
  • 2022 – 100,815 miles
  • 2021 – 100,226 miles
  • 2020 – 97,625 miles
  • 2019 – 88,909 miles
  • 2017 – 75,826 miles
  • 2016 – 63,237 miles
  • 2015 – 59,478 miles
  • 2014 – 54,610 miles
  • 2013 – 51,215 miles
  • 2012 – 48,880 miles
  • 2011 – 44,935 miles
  • 2010 – 40,851 miles
  • 2009 – 35,763 miles
  • 2008 – 306,638 miles
  • 2007 – 14,614 miles
  • 2006 – 19,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,145 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,145 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,145 miles
    Test number
    798509110617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,976 miles (+12,000)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,976 miles
    Test number
    264034731992
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassie (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose rear joint badly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,976 miles (+7,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,976 miles
    Test number
    243336925508
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,211 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    108,211 miles
    Test number
    146165947823
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail108,171 miles (+7,356)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,171 miles
    Test number
    600231992497
    • DangerousCoil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousCoil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,815 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,815 miles
    Test number
    865246137736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,226 miles (+2,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    964840027330
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,625 miles (+8,716)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    97,625 miles
    Test number
    187874631241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,909 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,909 miles
    Test number
    426589096995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,898 miles (+13,072)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,898 miles
    Test number
    187004388711
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass75,826 miles (+12,589)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,826 miles
    Test number
    846223626393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,237 miles
    Test number
    675685547340
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust weak/corroded

  13. Fail63,237 miles (+3,759)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,237 miles
    Test number
    287314884221
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass59,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,478 miles
    Test number
    981104985063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,478 miles (+4,868)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,478 miles
    Test number
    327402850698
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass54,610 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,610 miles
    Test number
    307989154262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail54,532 miles (+3,317)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    467508554275
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass51,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,215 miles
    Test number
    198881363283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,215 miles (+2,335)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,215 miles
    Test number
    377199053259
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass48,880 miles (+166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,880 miles
    Test number
    898042272293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail48,714 miles (+3,779)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,714 miles
    Test number
    236752362297
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass44,935 miles (+4,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,935 miles
    Test number
    835681951255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass40,851 miles (+5,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,851 miles
    Test number
    522513360252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass35,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,763 miles
    Test number
    603578359211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,763 miles (-270,875)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,763 miles
    Test number
    102407759269
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail306,638 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,638 miles
    Test number
    473589158291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass306,638 miles (+292,024)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    306,638 miles
    Test number
    893379158201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,614 miles (-4,409)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,614 miles
    Test number
    334464367246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,023 miles
    Test number
    340199466477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 TCP

Does L90 TCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TCP is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 TCP?
The MOT on L90 TCP is valid until 3 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 TCP done?
L90 TCP was recorded at 128,145 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,711 miles a year.
Has L90 TCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TCP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 TCP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 TCP find?
L90 TCP passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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