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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,495 cc

L90 TRCMOT history

L90 TRC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L90 TRC green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,785 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TRC was last recorded at 101,785 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,785 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,785 miles
  • 2024 – 100,964 miles
  • 2022 – 98,196 miles
  • 2021 – 93,705 miles
  • 2020 – 92,799 miles
  • 2019 – 89,696 miles
  • 2017 – 86,897 miles
  • 2016 – 86,795 miles
  • 2015 – 78,160 miles
  • 2014 – 65,551 miles
  • 2013 – 55,135 miles
  • 2012 – 43,324 miles
  • 2011 – 34,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,785 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,785 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,785 miles
    Test number
    555386782393
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,785 miles (+821)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,785 miles
    Test number
    520244096765
    • DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NUT (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AXLE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PAN HARD ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,964 miles (+2,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,964 miles
    Test number
    205277695355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass98,196 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    375585353541
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail98,196 miles (+4,491)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    607276782818
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass93,705 miles (+906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,705 miles
    Test number
    414946167141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass92,799 miles (+3,103)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,799 miles
    Test number
    654918771055
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass89,696 miles (+2,799)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,696 miles
    Test number
    240396718347
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case/gearbox casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass86,897 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,897 miles
    Test number
    260043486368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,795 miles
    Test number
    149606283247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail86,793 miles (+8,633)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,793 miles
    Test number
    600041341304
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass78,160 miles (+12,609)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,160 miles
    Test number
    287750876857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,551 miles (+10,416)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,551 miles
    Test number
    167096224232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,135 miles
    Test number
    407773333247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,135 miles (+11,811)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,135 miles
    Test number
    549643433281
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass43,324 miles (+8,486)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,324 miles
    Test number
    505688822273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,838 miles
    Test number
    758369961280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,838 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,838 miles
    Test number
    386469261481
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about L90 TRC

Does L90 TRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TRC is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 TRC?
The MOT on L90 TRC is valid until 13 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 TRC done?
L90 TRC was recorded at 101,785 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,681 miles a year.
Has L90 TRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TRC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 TRC 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 TRC find?
L90 TRC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust corroded; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 5 more.

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