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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L90 TLBMOT history

L90 TLB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

L90 TLB black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
173,020 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TLB was last recorded at 173,020 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 28,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,113 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
28,907 miles
Average per year
6,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,020 miles
  • 2024 – 144,113 miles
  • 2023 – 143,077 miles
  • 2022 – 141,516 miles
  • 2021 – 137,765 miles
  • 2020 – 135,119 miles
  • 2019 – 130,070 miles
  • 2018 – 124,619 miles
  • 2017 – 114,200 miles
  • 2016 – 107,388 miles
  • 2015 – 102,812 miles
  • 2014 – 100,611 miles
  • 2013 – 97,445 miles
  • 2012 – 91,998 miles
  • 2011 – 87,949 miles
  • 2010 – 77,362 miles
  • 2009 – 63,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,020 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front both front axle seal leeking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Chassis showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,020 miles (+28,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,020 miles
    Test number
    705024107785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,113 miles
    Test number
    202555979202
    • AdvisoryFront both front axle seal leeking
    • AdvisoryChassis showing signs of corrosion

  3. Fail144,113 miles (+1,036)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,113 miles
    Test number
    177409648370
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front axle seal leeking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass143,077 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,077 miles
    Test number
    247151053011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,516 miles (+3,751)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,516 miles
    Test number
    443707754234
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass137,765 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,765 miles
    Test number
    675077717313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,119 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,119 miles
    Test number
    592402224332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,070 miles (+5,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,070 miles
    Test number
    339387181793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive swivel housing and front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,619 miles
    Test number
    786978428939
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail124,619 miles (+10,419)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,619 miles
    Test number
    852623906214
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides of rear cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass114,200 miles (+6,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,200 miles
    Test number
    669803230584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear cross member slightly corroded

  12. Pass107,388 miles (+4,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,388 miles
    Test number
    325550722294
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass102,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,812 miles
    Test number
    555217425189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,812 miles (+2,201)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,812 miles
    Test number
    488003315167
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass100,611 miles (+3,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,611 miles
    Test number
    739832924188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass97,445 miles (+5,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,445 miles
    Test number
    255720743155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass91,998 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,998 miles
    Test number
    758442442116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,949 miles (+10,587)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,949 miles
    Test number
    209029591108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,362 miles (+14,184)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,362 miles
    Test number
    284516580432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,178 miles
    Test number
    143956729220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 TLB

Does L90 TLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TLB is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 TLB?
The MOT on L90 TLB is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 TLB done?
L90 TLB was recorded at 173,020 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,754 miles a year.
Has L90 TLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TLB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 TLB 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 TLB find?
L90 TLB passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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