
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L90 TGRMOT history
L90 TGR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 235,484 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 235,484 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,146 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 TGR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 TGR was last recorded at 235,484 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 1,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 234,262 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,222 miles
- Average per year
- 11,146 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 235,484 miles
- 2025 – 234,262 miles
- 2024 – 231,934 miles
- 2023 – 230,958 miles
- 2022 – 230,578 miles
- 2020 – 220,917 miles
- 2019 – 196,719 miles
- 2018 – 168,811 miles
- 2017 – 143,489 miles
- 2016 – 121,937 miles
- 2015 – 100,813 miles
- 2014 – 81,776 miles
- 2013 – 63,657 miles
- 2012 – 55,241 miles
- 2011 – 46,785 miles
- 2010 – 35,441 miles
- 2009 – 26,695 miles
- 2007 – 22,051 miles
- 2006 – 12,619 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass235,484 miles (+1,222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 235,484 miles
- Test number
- 555672062965
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass234,262 miles (+2,328)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 234,262 miles
- Test number
- 982688408472
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass231,934 miles (+976)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 231,934 miles
- Test number
- 355865773052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass230,958 miles (+380)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 230,958 miles
- Test number
- 126716044751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass230,578 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 230,578 miles
- Test number
- 840455164339
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail230,578 miles (+9,661)4 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,578 miles
- Test number
- 340490738367
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to feather on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to feather on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass220,917 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 220,917 miles
- Test number
- 437880065713
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail220,915 miles (+24,196)3 dangerous11 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,915 miles
- Test number
- 410112800647
- DangerousDriver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Steering box drop arm Loose
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass196,719 miles (+27,908)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 196,719 miles
- Test number
- 854325166743
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass168,811 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 168,811 miles
- Test number
- 665827953588
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail168,811 miles (+25,322)2 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,811 miles
- Test number
- 589485994760
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section before rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass143,489 miles (+21,552)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 143,489 miles
- Test number
- 414110388057
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass121,937 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 121,937 miles
- Test number
- 374671782054
- AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail121,921 miles (+21,108)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,921 miles
- Test number
- 544487195977
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,813 miles (+19,037)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 100,813 miles
- Test number
- 108753903947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,776 miles (+18,119)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 81,776 miles
- Test number
- 419774644413
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass63,657 miles (+8,416)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 63,657 miles
- Test number
- 946815043343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,241 miles (+8,456)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 55,241 miles
- Test number
- 476502652399
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteDrivers foot step insecure
- NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished
Pass46,785 miles (+11,344)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 46,785 miles
- Test number
- 847066341304
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,441 miles (+8,746)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 35,441 miles
- Test number
- 601457340349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,695 miles (+4,644)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 26,695 miles
- Test number
- 652391159342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,051 miles (+9,432)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 22,051 miles
- Test number
- 453435587017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,619 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 12,619 miles
- Test number
- 274973306498
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Questions about L90 TGR
- Does L90 TGR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TGR is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 TGR?
- The MOT on L90 TGR is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 TGR done?
- L90 TGR was recorded at 235,484 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 11,146 miles a year.
- Has L90 TGR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 TGR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on L90 TGR 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 TGR find?
- L90 TGR passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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