Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
L90 TLNMOT history
L90 TLN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,589 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 112,589 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,490 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 TLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Jun 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 TLN was last recorded at 112,589 miles on 22 May 2026, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,285 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 304 miles
- Average per year
- 3,490 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,589 miles
- 2025 – 112,285 miles
- 2024 – 110,986 miles
- 2023 – 110,227 miles
- 2022 – 107,951 miles
- 2021 – 104,678 miles
- 2020 – 103,769 miles
- 2019 – 101,440 miles
- 2018 – 99,504 miles
- 2017 – 98,917 miles
- 2016 – 96,705 miles
- 2015 – 94,055 miles
- 2014 – 62,089 miles
- 2013 – 61,670 miles
- 2012 – 60,608 miles
- 2011 – 57,772 miles
- 2010 – 55,622 miles
- 2009 – 52,036 miles
- 2008 – 48,320 miles
- 2007 – 45,061 miles
- 2006 – 41,795 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,589 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,589 miles (+304)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 112,589 miles
- Test number
- 922058014474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 112,285 miles
- Test number
- 159785202177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,285 miles (+1,299)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,285 miles
- Test number
- 649647285661
- MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides drag link ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Gearbox mounting defective
Pass110,986 miles (+759)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 110,986 miles
- Test number
- 123762844645
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass110,227 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 110,227 miles
- Test number
- 258474211662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,147 miles (+2,196)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,147 miles
- Test number
- 210230544393
- MajorSteering component deformed Drag link behind front axle (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod mounting bracket has slight movement
Pass107,951 miles (+3,273)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 107,951 miles
- Test number
- 965601147054
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,678 miles (+909)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 104,678 miles
- Test number
- 132006274382
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle outer seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,769 miles (+2,329)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 103,769 miles
- Test number
- 693231294652
- AdvisoryNearside and offside wiper blades
Pass101,440 miles (+1,936)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 101,440 miles
- Test number
- 280966346053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,504 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 99,504 miles
- Test number
- 952598278984
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail99,499 miles (+582)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,499 miles
- Test number
- 539314300381
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass98,917 miles (+2,212)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 98,917 miles
- Test number
- 962459075513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,705 miles (+2,650)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 96,705 miles
- Test number
- 233125240923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 94,055 miles
- Test number
- 456979925080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,055 miles (+31,966)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,055 miles
- Test number
- 907929225032
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass62,089 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 62,089 miles
- Test number
- 115339134046
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail62,089 miles (+419)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,089 miles
- Test number
- 417549434034
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass61,670 miles (+1,062)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 61,670 miles
- Test number
- 737697043006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,608 miles (+2,836)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 60,608 miles
- Test number
- 899463152063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,772 miles (+2,150)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 57,772 miles
- Test number
- 645631331086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,622 miles (+3,586)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 55,622 miles
- Test number
- 841545730067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass52,036 miles (+114)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 52,036 miles
- Test number
- 262973549010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOffside drag link end rubber adrift
Fail51,922 miles (+3,602)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,922 miles
- Test number
- 421337139036
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOffside drag link end rubber adrift
Pass48,320 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 48,320 miles
- Test number
- 160203448039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,320 miles (+3,259)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,320 miles
- Test number
- 133032348001
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,061 miles (+3,266)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 45,061 miles
- Test number
- 304259637098
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 41,795 miles
- Test number
- 233017036030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 TLN
- Does L90 TLN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TLN is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 TLN?
- The MOT on L90 TLN is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 TLN done?
- L90 TLN was recorded at 112,589 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,490 miles a year.
- Has L90 TLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 TLN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L90 TLN 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 TLN find?
- L90 TLN passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive hub seal.
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