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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 TRMMOT history

L90 TRM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 199,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L90 TRM grey 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 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
199,195 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TRM was last recorded at 199,195 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 3,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2007: 31,847 miles, lower than 188,536 miles on 6 Nov 2006.

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
196,033 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,162 miles
Average per year
534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,195 miles
  • 2025 – 196,033 miles
  • 2024 – 190,227 miles
  • 2023 – 180,855 miles
  • 2022 – 168,186 miles
  • 2021 – 151,282 miles
  • 2020 – 142,092 miles
  • 2019 – 129,572 miles
  • 2018 – 114,021 miles
  • 2012 – 110,369 miles
  • 2011 – 98,786 miles
  • 2010 – 82,025 miles
  • 2009 – 62,627 miles
  • 2008 – 44,076 miles
  • 2007 – 31,847 miles
  • 2006 – 188,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,195 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,195 miles (+3,162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    199,195 miles
    Test number
    918378538084
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass196,033 miles (+5,806)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    196,033 miles
    Test number
    825331156055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass190,227 miles (+9,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    190,227 miles
    Test number
    650951724216
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass180,855 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    180,855 miles
    Test number
    341152582760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail180,824 miles (+12,638)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,824 miles
    Test number
    167802727352
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass168,186 miles (+16,904)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    168,186 miles
    Test number
    840954709222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,282 miles (+9,190)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,282 miles
    Test number
    161037045595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,092 miles (+12,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,092 miles
    Test number
    312788455287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass129,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,572 miles
    Test number
    647821519953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,572 miles (+15,551)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,572 miles
    Test number
    129148933176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass114,021 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,021 miles
    Test number
    497820659059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,020 miles (+3,651)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,020 miles
    Test number
    942658885098
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass110,369 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,369 miles
    Test number
    278928932318
    • NoteChassis rusty

  14. Fail110,356 miles (+11,570)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,356 miles
    Test number
    257455932354
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChassis rusty

  15. Pass98,786 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,786 miles
    Test number
    118097021326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,764 miles (+16,739)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,764 miles
    Test number
    769616021350
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass82,025 miles (+19,398)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,025 miles
    Test number
    201481820327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,627 miles (+18,551)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,627 miles
    Test number
    390054439346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,076 miles (+12,229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,076 miles
    Test number
    860329008396
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass31,847 miles (-156,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,847 miles
    Test number
    934202217349
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass188,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    188,536 miles
    Test number
    440030116432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail188,536 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,536 miles
    Test number
    580100016351
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L90 TRM

Does L90 TRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TRM is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 TRM?
The MOT on L90 TRM is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 TRM done?
L90 TRM was recorded at 199,195 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 534 miles a year.
Has L90 TRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TRM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 TRM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 TRM find?
L90 TRM passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: offside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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