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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 TJYMOT history

L90 TJY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 41,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L90 TJY blue 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 26 May 2027
Mileage
41,195 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TJY was last recorded at 41,195 miles on 20 May 2026, 1,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,997 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,198 miles
Average per year
981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,195 miles
  • 2025 – 39,997 miles
  • 2024 – 38,198 miles
  • 2023 – 38,014 miles
  • 2022 – 37,230 miles
  • 2021 – 36,823 miles
  • 2020 – 36,219 miles
  • 2019 – 35,913 miles
  • 2018 – 35,807 miles
  • 2017 – 35,616 miles
  • 2016 – 34,635 miles
  • 2015 – 33,678 miles
  • 2014 – 31,719 miles
  • 2012 – 28,665 miles
  • 2011 – 27,190 miles
  • 2010 – 26,062 miles
  • 2009 – 24,699 miles
  • 2008 – 23,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,195 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At front valve on lower bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber turret starting to corrode

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 Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,195 miles (+1,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    41,195 miles
    Test number
    936927468280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At front valve on lower bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber turret starting to corrode
  2. Pass39,997 miles (+1,799)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    39,997 miles
    Test number
    306545645866
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass38,198 miles (+184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    38,198 miles
    Test number
    677157395103
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass38,014 miles (+784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    38,014 miles
    Test number
    720106718675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside front swivel bearings
  5. Pass37,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    37,230 miles
    Test number
    949115649475
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking in treads
  6. Fail37,230 miles (+407)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,230 miles
    Test number
    434163202698
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking in treads
  7. Pass36,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    36,823 miles
    Test number
    528619537244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail36,823 miles (+604)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,823 miles
    Test number
    963738429007
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass36,219 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    36,219 miles
    Test number
    635641519468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,913 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,913 miles
    Test number
    630218259545
    • AdvisoryNearside front floor pan corroding
  11. Pass35,807 miles (+191)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,807 miles
    Test number
    238119909446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush a frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush a frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking in sidewalls
  12. Pass35,616 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,616 miles
    Test number
    782233723870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,635 miles (+957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,635 miles
    Test number
    883764429441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass33,678 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,678 miles
    Test number
    486330705141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,719 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,719 miles
    Test number
    116093964001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,665 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,665 miles
    Test number
    279551452482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,190 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,190 miles
    Test number
    779525441190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,062 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,062 miles
    Test number
    923906640102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,699 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,699 miles
    Test number
    293010149461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,554 miles
    Test number
    530658148187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 TJY

Does L90 TJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TJY is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 TJY?
The MOT on L90 TJY is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 TJY done?
L90 TJY was recorded at 41,195 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 981 miles a year.
Has L90 TJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TJY has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 TJY 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 TJY find?
L90 TJY passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front valve on lower bulk head; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorber turret starting to corrode.

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