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Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

L90 TJFMOT history

L90 TJF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L90 TJF grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,754 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TJF was last recorded at 132,754 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 5,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2024: 123,409 miles, lower than 123,991 miles on 2 Aug 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,570 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,184 miles
Average per year
7,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,754 miles
  • 2025 – 127,570 miles
  • 2024 – 123,409 miles
  • 2023 – 119,164 miles
  • 2022 – 115,689 miles
  • 2021 – 112,664 miles
  • 2020 – 108,044 miles
  • 2019 – 98,794 miles
  • 2018 – 89,547 miles
  • 2017 – 80,826 miles
  • 2016 – 69,903 miles
  • 2015 – 59,137 miles
  • 2014 – 48,317 miles
  • 2013 – 35,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,754 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Reversing lamp inoperative

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,754 miles (+5,184)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,754 miles
    Test number
    148506952549
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass127,570 miles (+4,161)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,570 miles
    Test number
    160484805420
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass123,409 miles (-582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,409 miles
    Test number
    539196088711
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,991 miles (+4,827)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,991 miles
    Test number
    653165038454
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,164 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,164 miles
    Test number
    596045282229
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,163 miles (+3,474)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,163 miles
    Test number
    136886155300
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,689 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,689 miles
    Test number
    306117902809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail115,689 miles (+3,025)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,689 miles
    Test number
    571573843344
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,664 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,664 miles
    Test number
    485133480471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,663 miles (+12)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,663 miles
    Test number
    967057336097
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail112,651 miles (+4,607)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,651 miles
    Test number
    557617069107
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass108,044 miles (+9,250)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,044 miles
    Test number
    379673547267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,794 miles
    Test number
    991370906556
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Fail98,794 miles (+9,247)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,794 miles
    Test number
    440865082504
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Pass89,547 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,547 miles
    Test number
    308268513185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,546 miles (+8,720)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,546 miles
    Test number
    650410199348
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass80,826 miles (+10,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,826 miles
    Test number
    950555828175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side marker has intermittent fault.
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all, top and bottom. (2.7.4)

  18. Pass69,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,903 miles
    Test number
    727029231403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,903 miles (+10,766)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,903 miles
    Test number
    851131092727
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass59,137 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,137 miles
    Test number
    359512545191
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail59,137 miles (+10,820)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,137 miles
    Test number
    488642745154
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Fail48,317 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,317 miles
    Test number
    109047124138
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEML On

  23. Pass48,317 miles (+12,867)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,317 miles
    Test number
    277907824134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEML On

  24. Pass35,450 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,450 miles
    Test number
    448236913187
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  25. Fail35,450 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,450 miles
    Test number
    856296913171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

Questions about L90 TJF

Does L90 TJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TJF is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 TJF?
The MOT on L90 TJF is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 TJF done?
L90 TJF was recorded at 132,754 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,328 miles a year.
Has L90 TJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TJF has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 TJF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 TJF find?
L90 TJF passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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