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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L90 TWTMOT history

L90 TWT is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L90 TWT 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 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,274 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TWT was last recorded at 129,274 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 2,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,805 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,469 miles
Average per year
3,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,274 miles
  • 2025 – 126,805 miles
  • 2024 – 125,841 miles
  • 2023 – 120,405 miles
  • 2021 – 114,535 miles
  • 2020 – 111,569 miles
  • 2015 – 109,113 miles
  • 2014 – 103,956 miles
  • 2013 – 98,753 miles
  • 2012 – 94,010 miles
  • 2011 – 90,563 miles
  • 2010 – 87,309 miles
  • 2009 – 81,495 miles
  • 2008 – 75,447 miles
  • 2007 – 66,528 miles
  • 2006 – 57,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,274 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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,274 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,274 miles
    Test number
    650030964827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,805 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,805 miles
    Test number
    362540529950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,841 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,841 miles
    Test number
    485270422361
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged fronts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,547 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,547 miles
    Test number
    303938527598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,405 miles (+5,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,405 miles
    Test number
    949156494681
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,535 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,535 miles
    Test number
    878944980416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,569 miles
    Test number
    106185910892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,569 miles (+2,456)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,569 miles
    Test number
    634835243859
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,113 miles (+5,157)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,113 miles
    Test number
    297188685189
    • NoteChassis patch welded @ rear
    • NoteFront T.R.E boots cracking

  10. Pass103,956 miles (+5,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,956 miles
    Test number
    976983684152
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass98,753 miles (+35)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,753 miles
    Test number
    259070293498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteBoth offside tyres starting to crack in middle of tread
    • NoteFront diff leaking
    • NoteOil leak in hand brake drum
    • NoteSteering damper slight play in bush

  12. Fail98,718 miles (+4,708)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,718 miles
    Test number
    748559973186
    • DangerousOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • DangerousFront offside swivel joint leaking
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteBoth offside tyres starting to crack in middle of tread
    • NoteFront diff leaking
    • NoteOil leak in hand brake drum
    • NoteSteering damper slight play in bush

  13. Pass94,010 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,010 miles
    Test number
    828782972108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail93,889 miles (+3,326)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,889 miles
    Test number
    818545462188
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass90,563 miles (+3,254)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,563 miles
    Test number
    515451171103
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear top shocker bush
    • NoteSliht weap on both front swivels

  16. Pass87,309 miles (+5,814)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    87,309 miles
    Test number
    693018150173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,495 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,495 miles
    Test number
    780867549107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,447 miles (+8,919)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,447 miles
    Test number
    713458468178
    • NoteBoth o/s tyres inner side wall cracking

  19. Pass66,528 miles (+8,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,528 miles
    Test number
    512071877129
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass57,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,591 miles
    Test number
    953876866156
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L90 TWT

Does L90 TWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 TWT is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 TWT?
The MOT on L90 TWT is valid until 12 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 TWT done?
L90 TWT was recorded at 129,274 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,526 miles a year.
Has L90 TWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TWT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 TWT 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 TWT find?
L90 TWT passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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