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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 TTBMOT history

L90 TTB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 113,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L90 TTB black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
113,330 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
13 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TTB was last recorded at 113,330 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,304 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
2,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,330 miles
  • 2024 – 103,992 miles
  • 2023 – 102,254 miles
  • 2022 – 101,225 miles
  • 2021 – 99,175 miles
  • 2019 – 97,372 miles
  • 2018 – 90,448 miles
  • 2017 – 84,087 miles
  • 2016 – 79,420 miles
  • 2015 – 74,530 miles
  • 2014 – 71,038 miles
  • 2013 – 69,884 miles
  • 2012 – 68,524 miles
  • 2011 – 67,277 miles
  • 2010 – 65,428 miles
  • 2009 – 63,562 miles
  • 2008 – 61,467 miles
  • 2007 – 58,019 miles
  • 2006 – 54,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,330 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm seal.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm seal,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,330 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    113,330 miles
    Test number
    556908302923
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail113,304 miles (+24)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,304 miles
    Test number
    619753570577
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail113,280 miles (+9,288)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,280 miles
    Test number
    883663179560
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass103,992 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,992 miles
    Test number
    392144293959
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm seal, (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail103,990 miles (+1,736)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,990 miles
    Test number
    383140038419
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Psiti Position light. (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm seal, (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass102,254 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,254 miles
    Test number
    649244844180
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm seal. (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail102,253 miles (+1,028)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,253 miles
    Test number
    137089388058
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm seal. (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass101,225 miles (+69)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,225 miles
    Test number
    196368783599
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail101,156 miles (+1,981)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,156 miles
    Test number
    919203540511
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top and Bottom (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top and Bottom (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Sector shaft (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass99,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,175 miles
    Test number
    693435235284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm seal. (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail99,175 miles (+1,803)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,175 miles
    Test number
    988290920685
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm seal. (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass97,372 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,372 miles
    Test number
    911578310494
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm seal. (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Fail97,372 miles (+6,924)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,372 miles
    Test number
    821898874083
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm seal. (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass90,448 miles (+6,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,448 miles
    Test number
    350397207734
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Drop arm seal. (2.1.5 (a))

  15. Pass84,087 miles (+4,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,087 miles
    Test number
    464956950349
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass79,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,420 miles
    Test number
    511656607885
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail79,420 miles (+4,890)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,420 miles
    Test number
    605295550764
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass74,530 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,530 miles
    Test number
    879872189782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,038 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,038 miles
    Test number
    386677374120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,884 miles (+1,360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    337990753091
    • NoteSlight oil leak offside front hub

  21. Pass68,524 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,524 miles
    Test number
    305154352039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,277 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,277 miles
    Test number
    516474851038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,428 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    653427650040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,562 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,562 miles
    Test number
    143528859030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,467 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,467 miles
    Test number
    410499158021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,423 miles (+3,404)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,423 miles
    Test number
    204937748080
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Fail58,019 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    100716937473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

  28. Pass58,019 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    570676137011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass54,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    154487636468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail54,907 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    134694436459
    • FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Questions about L90 TTB

Does L90 TTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TTB is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 TTB?
The MOT on L90 TTB is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 TTB done?
L90 TTB was recorded at 113,330 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,841 miles a year.
Has L90 TTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TTB has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 TTB 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 TTB find?
L90 TTB passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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