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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 TLFMOT history

L90 TLF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 229,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

L90 TLF 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 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
229,021 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TLF was last recorded at 229,021 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 1,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,980 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,041 miles
Average per year
8,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,021 miles
  • 2025 – 227,980 miles
  • 2023 – 223,548 miles
  • 2022 – 218,569 miles
  • 2021 – 214,072 miles
  • 2020 – 207,418 miles
  • 2019 – 206,085 miles
  • 2018 – 206,082 miles
  • 2017 – 204,849 miles
  • 2016 – 203,617 miles
  • 2015 – 199,628 miles
  • 2014 – 194,169 miles
  • 2013 – 177,194 miles
  • 2012 – 156,985 miles
  • 2011 – 139,480 miles
  • 2010 – 124,848 miles
  • 2009 – 104,694 miles
  • 2008 – 76,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,021 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.

  • Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fuel system component leaking Filter

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,021 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    229,021 miles
    Test number
    656344719720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass227,980 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    227,980 miles
    Test number
    885917055222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass223,548 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    223,548 miles
    Test number
    210961603147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass218,569 miles (+4,497)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    218,569 miles
    Test number
    670104772259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass214,072 miles (+6,654)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    214,072 miles
    Test number
    417841013670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass207,418 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    207,418 miles
    Test number
    710499797197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass206,085 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    206,085 miles
    Test number
    246726403558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail206,082 miles (+1,233)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,082 miles
    Test number
    735346949819
    • MajorFront Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw centre (10.1 (o))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at chassis (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass204,849 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    204,849 miles
    Test number
    166326594758
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corroded (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail204,836 miles (+1,219)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,836 miles
    Test number
    900571029339
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corroded (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass203,617 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    203,617 miles
    Test number
    308583782628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Box (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail203,617 miles (+3,989)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,617 miles
    Test number
    262757793176
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Box (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass199,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    199,628 miles
    Test number
    919035415300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail199,628 miles (+5,459)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,628 miles
    Test number
    376039783598
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass194,169 miles (+16,975)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    194,169 miles
    Test number
    536862334246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass177,194 miles (+20,209)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    177,194 miles
    Test number
    695134003214
    • NoteOil leak engine
    • NoteOil leak rear diff
    • NoteRear prop rear joint slight play

  17. Pass156,985 miles (+6)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    156,985 miles
    Test number
    315072002295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in rear differential ball joint

  18. Fail156,979 miles (+17,499)5 failures12 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,979 miles
    Test number
    715781402234
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/S/R halfshaft and drive flange worn badly
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in rear differential ball joint

  19. Pass139,480 miles (+14,632)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    139,480 miles
    Test number
    515195421285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass124,848 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    124,848 miles
    Test number
    524417430262
    • 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)
    • NoteO/S/F swivel hub seal leaking

  21. Fail124,846 miles (+20,152)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,846 miles
    Test number
    524826130287
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/S/F swivel hub seal leaking
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  22. Fail104,694 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,694 miles
    Test number
    551080449208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOff side front swivel seal has slight oil leak.

  23. Pass104,694 miles (+27,905)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    104,694 miles
    Test number
    951700049287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOff side front swivel seal has slight oil leak.

  24. Pass76,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,789 miles
    Test number
    324018168212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 TLF

Does L90 TLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TLF is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 TLF?
The MOT on L90 TLF is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 TLF done?
L90 TLF was recorded at 229,021 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 8,561 miles a year.
Has L90 TLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TLF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 TLF 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 TLF find?
L90 TLF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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