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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 WAWMOT history

L90 WAW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 109,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L90 WAW blue 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,138 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 WAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 WAW was last recorded at 109,138 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 3,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,036 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,102 miles
Average per year
3,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,138 miles
  • 2024 – 106,036 miles
  • 2023 – 102,493 miles
  • 2022 – 100,214 miles
  • 2021 – 96,163 miles
  • 2020 – 94,298 miles
  • 2019 – 92,977 miles
  • 2018 – 90,771 miles
  • 2017 – 89,105 miles
  • 2016 – 86,560 miles
  • 2015 – 83,808 miles
  • 2014 – 81,534 miles
  • 2013 – 78,919 miles
  • 2012 – 76,824 miles
  • 2011 – 71,298 miles
  • 2010 – 65,611 miles
  • 2009 – 59,256 miles
  • 2008 – 53,807 miles
  • 2007 – 50,622 miles
  • 2006 – 41,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,138 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind bump stop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,138 miles (+3,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,138 miles
    Test number
    409494868002
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,036 miles (+3,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,036 miles
    Test number
    239082738163
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,493 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,493 miles
    Test number
    778165216584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,214 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,214 miles
    Test number
    556634215890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,163 miles (+1,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,163 miles
    Test number
    641088243039
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stops missing

  6. Pass94,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,298 miles
    Test number
    839216766936
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Fail94,298 miles (+1,321)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,298 miles
    Test number
    791952392726
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Pass92,977 miles (+2,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,977 miles
    Test number
    406144777422
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass90,771 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,771 miles
    Test number
    792265725494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail90,764 miles (+1,659)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    611749481045
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasssis outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under chassis behind bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,105 miles
    Test number
    293483090547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail89,105 miles (+2,545)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,105 miles
    Test number
    519503480470
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass86,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    878220208124
    • AdvisoryBoth ball swivel seals have a slight weap
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  14. Fail86,558 miles (+2,750)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,558 miles
    Test number
    460944662328
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis fuel tank area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember to chassic / tow bar area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOsf/nsf ball swivel seals slight weep

  15. Pass83,808 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,808 miles
    Test number
    390192496452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,534 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,534 miles
    Test number
    697535894222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,529 miles (+2,610)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    338053594280
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass78,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,919 miles
    Test number
    368949793000
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Fail78,919 miles (+2,095)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,919 miles
    Test number
    466524093065
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  20. Pass76,824 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    646834292154
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral corrosion throughout chassis

  21. Fail76,824 miles (+5,526)3 dangerous11 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    128533392147
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral corrosion throughout chassis

  22. Pass71,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,298 miles
    Test number
    519473891197
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail71,298 miles (+5,687)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,298 miles
    Test number
    925073191184
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass65,611 miles (+6,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,611 miles
    Test number
    642625870190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass59,256 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,256 miles
    Test number
    653162189162
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres perrished

  26. Fail59,256 miles (+5,449)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,256 miles
    Test number
    581832189159
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres perrished

  27. Pass53,807 miles (+3,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,807 miles
    Test number
    892062898103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Fail50,622 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,622 miles
    Test number
    142082327056
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass50,622 miles (+9,239)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,622 miles
    Test number
    794962627066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,383 miles
    Test number
    842389916080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 WAW

Does L90 WAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 WAW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 WAW?
The MOT on L90 WAW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 WAW done?
L90 WAW was recorded at 109,138 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,402 miles a year.
Has L90 WAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 WAW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 WAW 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 WAW find?
L90 WAW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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