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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 TEHMOT history

L90 TEH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jan 1996. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

L90 TEH blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
162,098 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
5 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TEH was last recorded at 162,098 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 1,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
161,063 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,035 miles
Average per year
5,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,098 miles
  • 2024 – 161,063 miles
  • 2023 – 159,854 miles
  • 2022 – 157,954 miles
  • 2021 – 156,695 miles
  • 2019 – 153,614 miles
  • 2018 – 148,547 miles
  • 2017 – 141,967 miles
  • 2016 – 135,331 miles
  • 2015 – 133,296 miles
  • 2014 – 122,655 miles
  • 2013 – 111,392 miles
  • 2012 – 100,918 miles
  • 2011 – 91,872 miles
  • 2010 – 82,182 miles
  • 2009 – 75,346 miles
  • 2008 – 68,727 miles
  • 2007 – 62,200 miles
  • 2006 – 56,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,098 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,098 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,098 miles
    Test number
    335543182552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,063 miles (+1,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    161,063 miles
    Test number
    846821410002
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,854 miles (+1,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    159,854 miles
    Test number
    931299908079
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,954 miles (+1,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    157,954 miles
    Test number
    958695899433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,695 miles (+3,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    156,695 miles
    Test number
    970653404372
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,614 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,614 miles
    Test number
    771236808134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,547 miles
    Test number
    553337824589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail148,547 miles (+6,580)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,547 miles
    Test number
    597356991750
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,967 miles (+6,636)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    141,967 miles
    Test number
    110708846432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,331 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,331 miles
    Test number
    982191014322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,296 miles (+10,641)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    133,296 miles
    Test number
    426470885198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,655 miles (+11,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,655 miles
    Test number
    646412594119
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass111,392 miles (+10,474)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,392 miles
    Test number
    219089393408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,918 miles (+9,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,918 miles
    Test number
    539860402272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass91,872 miles (+9,690)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,872 miles
    Test number
    125343301284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre side wall damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  16. Pass82,182 miles (+6,836)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,182 miles
    Test number
    783008230117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,346 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,346 miles
    Test number
    931414059125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,727 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,727 miles
    Test number
    471238028186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,200 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,200 miles
    Test number
    742549227158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,555 miles
    Test number
    882375766031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 TEH

Does L90 TEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 TEH expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 TEH?
The MOT on L90 TEH expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 TEH done?
L90 TEH was recorded at 162,098 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 5,415 miles a year.
Has L90 TEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TEH has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 TEH 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 TEH find?
L90 TEH passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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