Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L90 TFNMOT history
L90 TFN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,394 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 113,394 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,548 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 TFN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 TFN was last recorded at 113,394 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 5,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,218 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,176 miles
- Average per year
- 4,548 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,394 miles
- 2025 – 108,218 miles
- 2023 – 104,637 miles
- 2021 – 102,603 miles
- 2020 – 100,862 miles
- 2019 – 96,639 miles
- 2018 – 91,802 miles
- 2017 – 86,735 miles
- 2016 – 79,899 miles
- 2015 – 73,417 miles
- 2014 – 67,504 miles
- 2013 – 62,574 miles
- 2012 – 57,715 miles
- 2011 – 54,307 miles
- 2010 – 49,941 miles
- 2009 – 42,360 miles
- 2008 – 32,239 miles
- 2007 – 24,928 miles
- 2005 – 19,798 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,394 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,394 miles (+5,176)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 113,394 miles
- Test number
- 985958558424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,218 miles (+3,581)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 108,218 miles
- Test number
- 544182896434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,637 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 104,637 miles
- Test number
- 516946855966
- AdvisoryOffside All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail104,637 miles (+2,034)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,637 miles
- Test number
- 991806655643
- DangerousRear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired rear axle bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass102,603 miles (+1,741)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 102,603 miles
- Test number
- 446998821700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,862 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 100,862 miles
- Test number
- 960982098300
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail100,861 miles (+4,222)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,861 miles
- Test number
- 391499987315
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass96,639 miles (+4,837)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 96,639 miles
- Test number
- 458899030938
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,802 miles (+5,067)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 91,802 miles
- Test number
- 312962434211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,735 miles (+40)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 86,735 miles
- Test number
- 681702369084
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
Fail86,695 miles (+6,796)1 failure12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,695 miles
- Test number
- 446209841824
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
Pass79,899 miles (+6,482)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 79,899 miles
- Test number
- 855963506872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,417 miles (+5,913)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 73,417 miles
- Test number
- 698587592580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,504 miles (+4,930)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 67,504 miles
- Test number
- 565876234383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass62,574 miles (+4,859)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 62,574 miles
- Test number
- 289969123359
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass57,715 miles (+3,408)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 57,715 miles
- Test number
- 278089222338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,307 miles (+4,366)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 54,307 miles
- Test number
- 409649921327
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass49,941 miles (+7,581)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 49,941 miles
- Test number
- 251048420376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,360 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 42,360 miles
- Test number
- 803097739372
- AdvisoryLower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Fail42,359 miles (+10,120)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,359 miles
- Test number
- 620435139348
- FailureHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
- FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryLower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass32,239 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 32,239 miles
- Test number
- 202142748268
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail32,234 miles (+2,565)13 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,234 miles
- Test number
- 304278238478
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass29,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 29,669 miles
- Test number
- 484455218025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,669 miles (+4,741)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,669 miles
- Test number
- 510135518092
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass24,928 miles (+5,130)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 24,928 miles
- Test number
- 211777417074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 19,798 miles
- Test number
- 213023665321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 TFN
- Does L90 TFN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TFN is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 TFN?
- The MOT on L90 TFN is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 TFN done?
- L90 TFN was recorded at 113,394 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 4,548 miles a year.
- Has L90 TFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 TFN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L90 TFN 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 TFN find?
- L90 TFN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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