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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L90 TRHMOT history

L90 TRH is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 200,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L90 TRH red 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 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
200,104 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
19 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TRH was last recorded at 200,104 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2024: 200,005 miles, lower than 200,109 miles on 2 Feb 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
200,009 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
5,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,104 miles
  • 2025 – 200,009 miles
  • 2024 – 200,005 miles
  • 2021 – 200,109 miles
  • 2020 – 200,004 miles
  • 2019 – 200,001 miles
  • 2018 – 197,102 miles
  • 2017 – 194,260 miles
  • 2016 – 193,403 miles
  • 2015 – 193,036 miles
  • 2014 – 187,742 miles
  • 2013 – 180,462 miles
  • 2012 – 167,217 miles
  • 2011 – 153,563 miles
  • 2010 – 140,123 miles
  • 2009 – 128,568 miles
  • 2008 – 114,704 miles
  • 2007 – 103,718 miles
  • 2006 – 94,914 miles
  • 2005 – 92,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,104 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/85*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/85*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/85*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/85*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,104 miles (+95)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    200,104 miles
    Test number
    556477158938
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/85*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/85*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/85*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/85*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass200,009 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    200,009 miles
    Test number
    984046343012
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/85*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/85*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/85*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/85*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass200,005 miles (-104)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    200,005 miles
    Test number
    208707499501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass200,109 miles (+105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    200,109 miles
    Test number
    899358777890
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass200,004 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    200,004 miles
    Test number
    848497766908
    • AdvisoryNearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail200,002 miles (+1)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,002 miles
    Test number
    995385712935
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass200,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    200,001 miles
    Test number
    335270408699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail200,001 miles (+2,899)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,001 miles
    Test number
    477629209330
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

  9. Pass197,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    197,102 miles
    Test number
    166647494092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail197,100 miles (+2,840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,100 miles
    Test number
    747957834103
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass194,260 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    194,260 miles
    Test number
    730087751150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass193,403 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    193,403 miles
    Test number
    213815059701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail193,036 miles (+5,294)15 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,036 miles
    Test number
    610957377508
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking lift pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded to bulkhead mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded to bulkhead mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outer chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner rear cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes along the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bushes perished

  14. Pass187,742 miles (+7,280)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    187,742 miles
    Test number
    189915424384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass180,462 miles (+13,245)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    180,462 miles
    Test number
    497510253455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail167,217 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,217 miles
    Test number
    339128742333
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass167,217 miles (+13,654)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    167,217 miles
    Test number
    667078342357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass153,563 miles (+13,440)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    153,563 miles
    Test number
    736763541374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,123 miles (+11,555)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    140,123 miles
    Test number
    560714940376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass128,568 miles (+13,864)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    128,568 miles
    Test number
    424048339418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass114,704 miles (+10,986)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    114,704 miles
    Test number
    120670058371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    673688547321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail103,718 miles (+8,804)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    281637847390
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass94,914 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    94,914 miles
    Test number
    250832156347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    92,138 miles
    Test number
    271576945341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 TRH

Does L90 TRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TRH is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 TRH?
The MOT on L90 TRH is valid until 13 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 TRH done?
L90 TRH was recorded at 200,104 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 5,253 miles a year.
Has L90 TRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TRH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 TRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 TRH find?
L90 TRH passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 235/85*16; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 7 more.

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