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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.

L90 TGR green 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass235,484 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass231,934 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    231,934 miles
    Test number
    355865773052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass230,958 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    230,958 miles
    Test number
    126716044751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass100,813 miles (+19,037)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    100,813 miles
    Test number
    108753903947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. Pass35,441 miles (+8,746)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,441 miles
    Test number
    601457340349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,695 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,695 miles
    Test number
    652391159342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,051 miles (+9,432)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,051 miles
    Test number
    453435587017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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