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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 THEMOT history

L90 THE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

L90 THE green 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 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
118,081 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 THE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 THE was last recorded at 118,081 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 1,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,744 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,337 miles
Average per year
2,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,081 miles
  • 2024 – 116,744 miles
  • 2023 – 114,726 miles
  • 2018 – 113,918 miles
  • 2017 – 110,864 miles
  • 2016 – 107,757 miles
  • 2015 – 103,561 miles
  • 2014 – 99,049 miles
  • 2013 – 93,822 miles
  • 2012 – 89,616 miles
  • 2011 – 86,118 miles
  • 2010 – 82,693 miles
  • 2009 – 78,591 miles
  • 2008 – 74,797 miles
  • 2007 – 70,387 miles
  • 2006 – 66,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,081 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,081 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,081 miles
    Test number
    642706160194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,744 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,744 miles
    Test number
    761643258996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,726 miles (+808)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,726 miles
    Test number
    550050630534
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,918 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,918 miles
    Test number
    801227189642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,864 miles (+3,107)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,864 miles
    Test number
    946102624446
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Pass107,757 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,757 miles
    Test number
    982568133757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,561 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,561 miles
    Test number
    655948195127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front swivel joints leaking grease.
    • NoteN/s inner wing rotten.
    • NoteOil leak's.

  8. Fail103,561 miles (+4,512)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,561 miles
    Test number
    159487095112
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front swivel joints leaking grease.
    • NoteN/s inner wing rotten.
    • NoteOil leak's.

  9. Pass99,049 miles (+5,227)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,049 miles
    Test number
    237282694100
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on o/s/f inner wheel arch

  10. Pass93,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,822 miles
    Test number
    296706893406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  11. Fail93,822 miles (+4,206)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,822 miles
    Test number
    666923393164
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass89,616 miles (+3,498)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,616 miles
    Test number
    348222702473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe corroded.

  13. Pass86,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,118 miles
    Test number
    997532101263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,118 miles (+3,425)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,118 miles
    Test number
    938660701291
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSteering box has slight oil weep.

  15. Pass82,693 miles (+4,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,693 miles
    Test number
    141474000207
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

  16. Pass78,591 miles (+3,794)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    78,591 miles
    Test number
    101217089128
    • NoteFront exhaust section has a slight blow
    • NoteGrease around both front swivel joints
    • NoteNearside front chassis rail slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front chassis rail slightly corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber slightly perished
    • NoteSlight play in both rear lower shocker bushes
    • NoteSlight play in offside front swivel joint
    • NoteVehicle has been heavily repaired

  17. Pass74,797 miles (+4,410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,797 miles
    Test number
    120664718230
    • NoteVehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily undersealed

  18. Pass70,387 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,387 miles
    Test number
    922263057299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    66,577 miles
    Test number
    191898146250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 THE

Does L90 THE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 THE expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 THE?
The MOT on L90 THE expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 THE done?
L90 THE was recorded at 118,081 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 2,695 miles a year.
Has L90 THE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 THE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on L90 THE 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 THE find?
L90 THE passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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