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Land Rover Defender

Purple · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 TKCMOT history

L90 TKC is a purple diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

L90 TKC purple Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
136,006 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TKC was last recorded at 136,006 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,132 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
874 miles
Average per year
1,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,006 miles
  • 2024 – 135,132 miles
  • 2021 – 134,191 miles
  • 2020 – 131,328 miles
  • 2019 – 130,897 miles
  • 2018 – 129,601 miles
  • 2017 – 127,287 miles
  • 2016 – 124,528 miles
  • 2015 – 121,528 miles
  • 2014 – 121,471 miles
  • 2012 – 120,844 miles
  • 2011 – 120,680 miles
  • 2010 – 118,137 miles
  • 2009 – 115,380 miles
  • 2008 – 112,802 miles
  • 2007 – 106,376 miles
  • 2006 – 96,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,006 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Floor corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,006 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,006 miles
    Test number
    973734879889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,132 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,132 miles
    Test number
    875910605481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,191 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,191 miles
    Test number
    777823856582
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor corrosion

  4. Fail134,190 miles (+2,862)3 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,190 miles
    Test number
    147338676256
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor corrosion

  5. Pass131,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,328 miles
    Test number
    737564182216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,328 miles (+2)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,328 miles
    Test number
    905659828150
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

  7. Fail131,326 miles (+429)5 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,326 miles
    Test number
    446584213304
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety diff (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety diff (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,897 miles (+1,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,897 miles
    Test number
    145747056201
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,601 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,601 miles
    Test number
    763444622480
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail129,600 miles (+2,313)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,600 miles
    Test number
    596349131713
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass127,287 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,287 miles
    Test number
    977087320113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail127,286 miles (+2,758)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,286 miles
    Test number
    526321688061
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass124,528 miles (+3,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    124,528 miles
    Test number
    616222489189
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Pass121,528 miles (+57)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,528 miles
    Test number
    249265735034
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs are rusty,

  15. Pass121,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    121,471 miles
    Test number
    636663144032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,470 miles (+1)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,470 miles
    Test number
    327283144040
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail121,469 miles (+625)1 dangerous17 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,469 miles
    Test number
    818599324070
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass120,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    120,844 miles
    Test number
    877571792203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,844 miles (+164)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,844 miles
    Test number
    706830092229
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass120,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    120,680 miles
    Test number
    786404101012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail120,680 miles (+2,543)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,680 miles
    Test number
    949404801029
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass118,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    118,137 miles
    Test number
    434837200081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail118,137 miles (+2,757)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,137 miles
    Test number
    781437900098
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Fail115,380 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,380 miles
    Test number
    623608609057
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass115,380 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    115,380 miles
    Test number
    644588509025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass112,802 miles (+6,426)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    112,802 miles
    Test number
    262849308097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass106,376 miles (+9,870)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    106,376 miles
    Test number
    840040717009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    493860316002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 TKC

Does L90 TKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 TKC expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 TKC?
The MOT on L90 TKC expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 TKC done?
L90 TKC was recorded at 136,006 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 1,998 miles a year.
Has L90 TKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TKC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 TKC 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 TKC find?
L90 TKC passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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