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Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 TWKMOT history

L90 TWK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

L90 TWK green 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 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,585 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TWK was last recorded at 133,585 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2010: 72,851 miles, lower than 73,579 miles on 20 Jan 2009.

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
129,862 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,723 miles
Average per year
4,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,585 miles
  • 2024 – 129,862 miles
  • 2023 – 126,969 miles
  • 2022 – 122,271 miles
  • 2021 – 119,161 miles
  • 2016 – 112,458 miles
  • 2015 – 105,692 miles
  • 2014 – 100,059 miles
  • 2013 – 94,020 miles
  • 2012 – 86,178 miles
  • 2011 – 78,517 miles
  • 2010 – 72,851 miles
  • 2009 – 73,579 miles
  • 2008 – 51,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,585 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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Lower vehicle presented with thick coat of waxoyl

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,585 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,585 miles
    Test number
    291283771477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,862 miles (+2,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,862 miles
    Test number
    336674509124
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass126,969 miles (+4,698)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,969 miles
    Test number
    447711046073
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,271 miles (+3,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,271 miles
    Test number
    566700757359
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,161 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,161 miles
    Test number
    250680306404
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle presented with thick coat of waxoyl
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub swivel joint has play

  6. Fail119,161 miles (+6,703)3 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,161 miles
    Test number
    464361105116
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm arm from steering box loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective clamp on track rod securing track rod end is loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorFront Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle presented with thick coat of waxoyl
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub swivel joint has play

  7. Pass112,458 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,458 miles
    Test number
    487944247063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside gearbox mounting is defective
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper rubber bush

  8. Fail112,458 miles (+6,766)4 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,458 miles
    Test number
    742563220948
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside gearbox mounting is defective
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper rubber bush

  9. Pass105,692 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,692 miles
    Test number
    399880855058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail105,692 miles (+5,633)3 dangerous8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,692 miles
    Test number
    957544445014
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousRear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass100,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,059 miles
    Test number
    779519444042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  12. Fail100,059 miles (+6,039)1 dangerous8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,059 miles
    Test number
    158684044446
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  13. Pass94,020 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,020 miles
    Test number
    475198233060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail94,020 miles (+7,842)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,020 miles
    Test number
    937588033040
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass86,178 miles (+7,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,178 miles
    Test number
    535881342050
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass78,517 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,517 miles
    Test number
    939722841078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,509 miles (+5,658)3 dangerous15 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,509 miles
    Test number
    578160241048
    • DangerousFront brake discs excessively worn
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteVarious brake pipes corroded

  18. Pass72,851 miles (-728)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,851 miles
    Test number
    862056330023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePark brake lever long pull ok at time of test

  19. Pass73,579 miles (+10,014)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,579 miles
    Test number
    642150829054
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN.
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

  20. Fail63,565 miles (+11,852)2 dangerous7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,565 miles
    Test number
    844639319018
    • DangerousNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN.
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

  21. Pass51,713 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,713 miles
    Test number
    692695848072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,703 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,703 miles
    Test number
    421494848026
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L90 TWK

Does L90 TWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TWK is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 TWK?
The MOT on L90 TWK is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 TWK done?
L90 TWK was recorded at 133,585 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,510 miles a year.
Has L90 TWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TWK has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 TWK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 TWK find?
L90 TWK passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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