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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L90 TSWMOT history

L90 TSW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

L90 TSW black 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 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,508 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TSW was last recorded at 98,508 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,507 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,508 miles
  • 2024 – 97,861 miles
  • 2023 – 97,453 miles
  • 2022 – 96,927 miles
  • 2021 – 96,321 miles
  • 2020 – 95,282 miles
  • 2019 – 91,329 miles
  • 2018 – 83,144 miles
  • 2017 – 77,683 miles
  • 2016 – 74,720 miles
  • 2015 – 70,019 miles
  • 2014 – 67,179 miles
  • 2013 – 65,100 miles
  • 2011 – 57,348 miles
  • 2009 – 47,669 miles
  • 2008 – 39,321 miles
  • 2007 – 30,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,508 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Reverse light inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,508 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,508 miles
    Test number
    484761007898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,507 miles (+646)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,507 miles
    Test number
    353306798062
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass97,861 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,861 miles
    Test number
    723854462445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,453 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,453 miles
    Test number
    784478101996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  5. Fail97,433 miles (+506)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,433 miles
    Test number
    618012043900
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  6. Pass96,927 miles (+606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,927 miles
    Test number
    592991122431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass96,321 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,321 miles
    Test number
    484982420540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,282 miles
    Test number
    155470460970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail95,282 miles (+3,953)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,282 miles
    Test number
    449801147462
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,329 miles
    Test number
    982014355742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail91,329 miles (+8,185)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,329 miles
    Test number
    971865905103
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,144 miles
    Test number
    361805198146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,144 miles (+5,461)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,144 miles
    Test number
    114969021076
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  14. Pass77,683 miles (+2,963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,683 miles
    Test number
    213505912426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass74,720 miles (+4,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,720 miles
    Test number
    793123246205
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slight bind

  16. Pass70,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,019 miles
    Test number
    574697515883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,019 miles (+2,840)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,019 miles
    Test number
    242047384961
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

  18. Pass67,179 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,179 miles
    Test number
    159556264249
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail67,179 miles (+2,079)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,179 miles
    Test number
    276686364213
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass65,100 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,100 miles
    Test number
    789830773262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,080 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,080 miles
    Test number
    537527363247
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass60,819 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,819 km
    Test number
    558141172257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  23. Pass57,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,348 miles
    Test number
    137720171256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,762 km (+192)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,762 km
    Test number
    830113670289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,570 km2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,570 km
    Test number
    280450960219
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront wipers starting to split
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc inner surface getting worn

  26. Pass47,669 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,669 miles
    Test number
    781644859235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail47,667 miles (+8,346)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,667 miles
    Test number
    313064259243
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass39,321 miles (+9,268)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    302178548402
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear shocker top bushes slightly worn

  29. Pass30,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,053 miles
    Test number
    822574057239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 TSW

Does L90 TSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TSW is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 TSW?
The MOT on L90 TSW is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 TSW done?
L90 TSW was recorded at 98,508 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,762 miles a year.
Has L90 TSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TSW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 TSW 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 TSW find?
L90 TSW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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