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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 TPJMOT history

L90 TPJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 128,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

L90 TPJ 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 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,957 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TPJ was last recorded at 128,957 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,922 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
4,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,957 miles
  • 2025 – 128,701 miles
  • 2024 – 128,312 miles
  • 2022 – 127,125 miles
  • 2021 – 124,380 miles
  • 2020 – 119,407 miles
  • 2019 – 113,887 miles
  • 2017 – 108,379 miles
  • 2016 – 101,983 miles
  • 2015 – 98,212 miles
  • 2014 – 91,831 miles
  • 2013 – 85,648 miles
  • 2012 – 79,162 miles
  • 2011 – 75,861 miles
  • 2010 – 66,075 miles
  • 2009 – 62,548 miles
  • 2008 – 55,686 miles
  • 2007 – 50,862 miles
  • 2006 – 44,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,957 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,957 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,957 miles
    Test number
    268762451971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,922 miles (+221)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,922 miles
    Test number
    926185891478
    • MajorNearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass128,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,701 miles
    Test number
    710664779915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,701 miles (+389)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,701 miles
    Test number
    533027180212
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass128,312 miles (+1,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    128,312 miles
    Test number
    721956639509
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Mid section hanger fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass127,125 miles (+2,745)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,125 miles
    Test number
    692453848104
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass124,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,380 miles
    Test number
    941947274247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,380 miles (+4,973)8 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,380 miles
    Test number
    494981903489
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front uj of rear propshaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass119,407 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,407 miles
    Test number
    119968673998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Fail119,386 miles (+5,499)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,386 miles
    Test number
    383062561572
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass113,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,887 miles
    Test number
    481521109539
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail113,866 miles (+5,487)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,866 miles
    Test number
    518241919947
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass108,379 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,379 miles
    Test number
    928048350492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,485 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,485 miles
    Test number
    883192907812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,983 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,983 miles
    Test number
    171320562678
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail101,968 miles (+3,756)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,968 miles
    Test number
    602774402277
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tie bar mounting (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureTowbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass98,212 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,212 miles
    Test number
    236307285042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail98,203 miles (+6,372)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,203 miles
    Test number
    845065885069
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass91,831 miles (+6,183)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,831 miles
    Test number
    119455084005
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteCrack in bottom of screen offside.

  20. Pass85,648 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,648 miles
    Test number
    146319693039
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteCrack in bottom of screen offside.

  21. Fail85,648 miles (+6,486)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,648 miles
    Test number
    455199693061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteCrack in bottom of screen offside.

  22. Pass79,162 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,162 miles
    Test number
    377435402108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,861 miles
    Test number
    168150161182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,861 miles (+9,786)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,861 miles
    Test number
    735079051177
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteSteering damper has a worn rubber bush

  25. Pass66,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,075 miles
    Test number
    693984120161
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  26. Fail66,075 miles (+3,527)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,075 miles
    Test number
    890214720135
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  27. Pass62,548 miles (+6,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,548 miles
    Test number
    130466299176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass55,686 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,686 miles
    Test number
    134320608243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,862 miles (+6,276)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,862 miles
    Test number
    241817997408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,586 miles
    Test number
    930102676165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 TPJ

Does L90 TPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TPJ is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 TPJ?
The MOT on L90 TPJ is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 TPJ done?
L90 TPJ was recorded at 128,957 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 4,252 miles a year.
Has L90 TPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TPJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 TPJ 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 TPJ find?
L90 TPJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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