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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 THCMOT history

L90 THC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.

L90 THC 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 16 May 2026
Mileage
99,010 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 THC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 THC was last recorded at 99,010 miles on 12 May 2025, 2,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,459 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,551 miles
Average per year
2,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,010 miles
  • 2024 – 96,459 miles
  • 2023 – 94,791 miles
  • 2022 – 93,388 miles
  • 2021 – 92,945 miles
  • 2020 – 91,219 miles
  • 2019 – 89,777 miles
  • 2018 – 87,639 miles
  • 2016 – 86,805 miles
  • 2015 – 83,269 miles
  • 2014 – 79,820 miles
  • 2013 – 77,490 miles
  • 2012 – 73,920 miles
  • 2011 – 72,091 miles
  • 2010 – 67,194 miles
  • 2009 – 65,292 miles
  • 2008 – 61,352 miles
  • 2007 – 55,808 miles
  • 2006 – 50,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,010 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,010 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,010 miles
    Test number
    773567668746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,459 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,459 miles
    Test number
    702655756081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,791 miles (+1,403)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,791 miles
    Test number
    553987274330
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass93,388 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,388 miles
    Test number
    182297202412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,945 miles (+1,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,945 miles
    Test number
    200203905566
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Half shaft seal has slight leak

  6. Pass91,219 miles (+1,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    442289127485
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass89,777 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,777 miles
    Test number
    254867887173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,639 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,639 miles
    Test number
    581663231470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,805 miles (+3,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,805 miles
    Test number
    408996587853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass83,269 miles (+307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,269 miles
    Test number
    877645520257
    • AdvisoryWheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn n/s/f slight oil leak on drive flange (4.2.B.5)
    • AdvisoryWide wheels fitted.

  11. Pass82,962 miles (+3,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,962 miles
    Test number
    628695998581
    • AdvisoryN/S/F hub slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOff road/Wide wheels/tyres fitted

  12. Pass79,820 miles (+2,330)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,820 miles
    Test number
    546163724233
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  13. Fail77,490 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,490 miles
    Test number
    336758623274
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass77,490 miles (+3,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,490 miles
    Test number
    448438023206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass73,920 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,920 miles
    Test number
    846477532271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,091 miles (+4,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,091 miles
    Test number
    476019021282
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail67,194 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,194 miles
    Test number
    671925430254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass67,194 miles (+1,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    67,194 miles
    Test number
    852725930241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass65,292 miles (+3,940)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,292 miles
    Test number
    701401819269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,352 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,352 miles
    Test number
    693213118246
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but not distorting letters

  21. Fail61,352 miles (+5,544)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,352 miles
    Test number
    673283918292
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but not distorting letters

  22. Pass55,808 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,808 miles
    Test number
    534742117231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,807 miles (+5,509)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,807 miles
    Test number
    843801617217
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSteering damper bushes slightly worn

  24. Pass50,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,298 miles
    Test number
    890922316208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L90 THC

Does L90 THC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 THC expired on 16 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 THC?
The MOT on L90 THC expired on 16 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 THC done?
L90 THC was recorded at 99,010 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 2,594 miles a year.
Has L90 THC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 THC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on L90 THC 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 THC find?
L90 THC passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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