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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 WCMMOT history

L90 WCM is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

L90 WCM 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 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
162,253 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 WCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 WCM was last recorded at 162,253 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,451 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,802 miles
Average per year
3,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,253 miles
  • 2025 – 160,451 miles
  • 2024 – 159,538 miles
  • 2022 – 156,661 miles
  • 2021 – 152,559 miles
  • 2020 – 148,078 miles
  • 2019 – 147,487 miles
  • 2018 – 144,491 miles
  • 2017 – 142,713 miles
  • 2016 – 137,682 miles
  • 2015 – 133,997 miles
  • 2014 – 126,161 miles
  • 2013 – 124,027 miles
  • 2012 – 117,274 miles
  • 2011 – 113,818 miles
  • 2010 – 109,658 miles
  • 2009 – 106,982 miles
  • 2008 – 99,735 miles
  • 2007 – 97,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,253 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front floors corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,253 miles (+1,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    162,253 miles
    Test number
    758492957231
    • AdvisoryBoth front floors corroded

  2. Pass160,451 miles (+913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    160,451 miles
    Test number
    421173302728
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,538 miles (+2,877)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,538 miles
    Test number
    709232195721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member
    • AdvisoryRear floor cross members

  4. Pass156,661 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,661 miles
    Test number
    151271269965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,559 miles (+4,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,559 miles
    Test number
    336017454418
    • 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))

  6. Pass148,078 miles (+591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    148,078 miles
    Test number
    219808072298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass147,487 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,487 miles
    Test number
    128815325506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,485 miles (+2,994)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,485 miles
    Test number
    661409407528
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass144,491 miles (+1,778)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,491 miles
    Test number
    196956427290
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive offside front steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass142,713 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,713 miles
    Test number
    742633475474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail142,700 miles (+5,018)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,700 miles
    Test number
    243571576620
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass137,682 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    137,682 miles
    Test number
    636007232430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,658 miles (+3,661)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,658 miles
    Test number
    343728465800
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis x 3 areas (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis x 2 areas (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass133,997 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,997 miles
    Test number
    389909719551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail133,993 miles (+7,832)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,993 miles
    Test number
    799237574627
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockystick (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockystick (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass126,161 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,161 miles
    Test number
    586736854130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail124,027 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,027 miles
    Test number
    698348763228
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass124,027 miles (+6,753)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    124,027 miles
    Test number
    815368063222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,274 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    117,274 miles
    Test number
    848266372299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail117,215 miles (+3,397)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,215 miles
    Test number
    439380872275
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass113,818 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    113,818 miles
    Test number
    975949951280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass109,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    109,658 miles
    Test number
    733665020264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail109,658 miles (+2,676)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,658 miles
    Test number
    462154920278
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass106,982 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    106,982 miles
    Test number
    294062739280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in front propshaft universal joint

  25. Fail106,981 miles (+7,246)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,981 miles
    Test number
    900382739201
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in front propshaft universal joint

  26. Pass99,735 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,735 miles
    Test number
    564123258042
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Fail99,735 miles (+2,279)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,735 miles
    Test number
    111463858452
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass97,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    97,456 miles
    Test number
    120420267048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail97,456 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,456 miles
    Test number
    904299457007
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about L90 WCM

Does L90 WCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 WCM is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 WCM?
The MOT on L90 WCM is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 WCM done?
L90 WCM was recorded at 162,253 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,364 miles a year.
Has L90 WCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 WCM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 WCM 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 WCM find?
L90 WCM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: both front floors corroded.

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