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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 VDRMOT history

L90 VDR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2025.

L90 VDR black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
90,649 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 VDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 VDR was last recorded at 90,649 miles on 20 Sept 2025, 6,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2019: 76,970 miles, lower than 76,976 miles on 14 May 2019.

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
83,941 miles · 9 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,708 miles
Average per year
1,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,649 miles
  • 2023 – 83,941 miles
  • 2022 – 82,218 miles
  • 2021 – 81,740 miles
  • 2020 – 79,603 miles
  • 2019 – 76,970 miles
  • 2018 – 73,883 miles
  • 2016 – 73,406 miles
  • 2015 – 73,313 miles
  • 2014 – 73,299 miles
  • 2013 – 73,285 miles
  • 2012 – 72,926 miles
  • 2011 – 72,774 miles
  • 2010 – 71,935 miles
  • 2009 – 71,648 miles
  • 2008 – 70,953 miles
  • 2007 – 70,462 miles
  • 2006 – 69,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,649 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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,649 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,649 miles
    Test number
    818238924076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,941 miles (+1,723)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    988428238387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of tie bar mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of tie bar mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,218 miles (+478)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,218 miles
    Test number
    734094148596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of offside rear tie bar bracket small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,740 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,740 miles
    Test number
    585348998942
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal wet
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff wet
    • AdvisorySteering box wet
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  5. Fail81,740 miles (+2,137)1 dangerous5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,740 miles
    Test number
    721572831279
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal wet
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff wet
    • AdvisorySteering box wet
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  6. Pass79,603 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,603 miles
    Test number
    185683604568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle, clipped area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle / prop seal seepage

  7. Fail79,603 miles (+2,633)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,603 miles
    Test number
    660447483860
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle, clipped area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle / prop seal seepage

  8. Pass76,970 miles (-6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,970 miles
    Test number
    352614853982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil seepage from rear diff/prop seal

  9. Fail76,976 miles (+3,093)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,976 miles
    Test number
    525708847811
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil seepage from rear diff/prop seal

  10. Pass73,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    988739848329
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount missing but exhaust not insecure

  11. Fail73,883 miles (+477)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    635334750299
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount missing but exhaust not insecure

  12. Pass73,406 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,406 miles
    Test number
    425694184218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail73,405 miles (+92)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,405 miles
    Test number
    795878099394
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass73,313 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,313 miles
    Test number
    390921835989
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass73,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,299 miles
    Test number
    386855354227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail73,299 miles (+14)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,299 miles
    Test number
    917365854264
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass73,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,285 miles
    Test number
    399323953228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail73,285 miles (+359)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,285 miles
    Test number
    499603053201
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass72,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,926 miles
    Test number
    579788452289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,926 miles (+152)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,926 miles
    Test number
    189735852239
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass72,774 miles (+839)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,774 miles
    Test number
    147537251269
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteRear propshaft rear joint has slight play
    • NoteSlight oil leak from N/S swivel hub

  22. Pass71,935 miles (+287)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,935 miles
    Test number
    940161450253
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight leak N/S swivel hub

  23. Pass71,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,648 miles
    Test number
    320949859483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail71,648 miles (+695)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,648 miles
    Test number
    204709559296
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass70,953 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,953 miles
    Test number
    523064588100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,462 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,462 miles
    Test number
    383026577184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    610446256103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 VDR

Does L90 VDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 VDR expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 VDR?
The MOT on L90 VDR expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 VDR done?
L90 VDR was recorded at 90,649 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2025, an average of 1,101 miles a year.
Has L90 VDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 VDR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 VDR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 VDR find?
L90 VDR passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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