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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc

L90 TNGMOT history

L90 TNG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 157,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

L90 TNG blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,656 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TNG was last recorded at 157,656 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 22,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,950 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
22,706 miles
Average per year
2,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,656 miles
  • 2024 – 134,950 miles
  • 2021 – 132,080 miles
  • 2015 – 131,427 miles
  • 2009 – 127,818 miles
  • 2008 – 123,556 miles
  • 2007 – 117,690 miles
  • 2006 – 114,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,656 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,656 miles (+22,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,656 miles
    Test number
    463395364915
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,950 miles (+2,870)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,950 miles
    Test number
    301315954308
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass132,080 miles (+653)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,080 miles
    Test number
    692198045334
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass131,427 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    131,427 miles
    Test number
    614541525052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,818 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    127,818 miles
    Test number
    790313759297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,817 miles (+4,261)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,817 miles
    Test number
    124852059282
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  7. Pass123,556 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    123,556 miles
    Test number
    694103358201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,471 miles (+5,781)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,471 miles
    Test number
    944247048251
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass117,690 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    117,690 miles
    Test number
    861806807288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    114,608 miles
    Test number
    980894886204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 TNG

Does L90 TNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TNG is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 TNG?
The MOT on L90 TNG is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 TNG done?
L90 TNG was recorded at 157,656 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 2,236 miles a year.
Has L90 TNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TNG has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2009.
Has the mileage on L90 TNG 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 TNG find?
L90 TNG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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