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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 TDRMOT history

L90 TDR is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

L90 TDR white 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 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,668 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TDR was last recorded at 131,668 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,057 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
611 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,668 miles
  • 2025 – 131,057 miles
  • 2024 – 130,540 miles
  • 2023 – 129,823 miles
  • 2022 – 129,190 miles
  • 2021 – 128,157 miles
  • 2020 – 126,640 miles
  • 2019 – 125,875 miles
  • 2018 – 124,300 miles
  • 2017 – 122,073 miles
  • 2016 – 119,700 miles
  • 2015 – 117,158 miles
  • 2014 – 113,646 miles
  • 2013 – 111,966 miles
  • 2012 – 110,149 miles
  • 2011 – 105,842 miles
  • 2010 – 102,720 miles
  • 2009 – 93,974 miles
  • 2007 – 81,183 miles
  • 2006 – 58,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,668 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,668 miles (+611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,668 miles
    Test number
    979581260258
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,057 miles
    Test number
    558780448074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,057 miles (+517)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,057 miles
    Test number
    376741929387
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass130,540 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,540 miles
    Test number
    906252447454
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short brake pipe between flexible brake hose and brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail130,540 miles (+717)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,540 miles
    Test number
    563093872818
    • DangerousFront both head lights illuminate when side lights are switched on
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short brake pipe between flexible brake hose and brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass129,823 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,823 miles
    Test number
    254821056030
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre 2 x NAILS

  7. Fail129,821 miles (+631)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,821 miles
    Test number
    552126408179
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre 2 x NAILS

  8. Pass129,190 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,190 miles
    Test number
    868012246139
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both o/s & n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Seal weeping. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Seal weeping. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both o/s & n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail129,190 miles (+1,033)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,190 miles
    Test number
    258792500305
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bump stop. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both o/s & n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Seal weeping. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Seal weeping. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both o/s & n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass128,157 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,157 miles
    Test number
    910715864416
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Both o/s & n/s front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail128,157 miles (+1,517)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,157 miles
    Test number
    963166777378
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Both o/s & n/s front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass126,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,640 miles
    Test number
    202384349098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail126,640 miles (+765)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,640 miles
    Test number
    230089605667
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass125,875 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,875 miles
    Test number
    157180039442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,300 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,300 miles
    Test number
    306469757887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,073 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,073 miles
    Test number
    190580410639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,700 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,700 miles
    Test number
    711153334475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,158 miles
    Test number
    389053356781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,158 miles (+3,512)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,158 miles
    Test number
    555152489460
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top (2.7.4)

  20. Pass113,646 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    113,646 miles
    Test number
    377754344402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteDamp around both front swivel seals
    • NoteDamp around steering box
    • NoteOil leak from engine area

  21. Fail113,646 miles (+1,680)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,646 miles
    Test number
    945122644265
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteDamp around both front swivel seals
    • NoteDamp around steering box
    • NoteOil leak from engine area

  22. Pass111,966 miles (+1,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,966 miles
    Test number
    365984673438
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  23. Pass110,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    110,149 miles
    Test number
    108335332264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail110,149 miles (+4,307)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,149 miles
    Test number
    119395632238
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass105,842 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,842 miles
    Test number
    439667071063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,720 miles (+8,746)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    121749670450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass93,974 miles (+12,791)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    93,974 miles
    Test number
    191652009485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass81,183 miles (+11,534)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,183 miles
    Test number
    934732757340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass69,649 miles (+11,087)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,649 miles
    Test number
    940203917034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass58,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,562 miles
    Test number
    132175526422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 TDR

Does L90 TDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TDR is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 TDR?
The MOT on L90 TDR is valid until 19 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 TDR done?
L90 TDR was recorded at 131,668 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has L90 TDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TDR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 TDR 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 TDR find?
L90 TDR passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; oil leak, but not excessive.

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