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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 WEHMOT history

L90 WEH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 32,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

L90 WEH black 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 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
32,900 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 WEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 WEH was last recorded at 32,900 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2010: 9,539 miles, lower than 82,338 miles on 12 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
31,995 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
905 miles
Average per year
1,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,900 miles
  • 2025 – 31,995 miles
  • 2024 – 30,958 miles
  • 2023 – 30,045 miles
  • 2022 – 29,014 miles
  • 2021 – 27,864 miles
  • 2020 – 26,878 miles
  • 2019 – 25,684 miles
  • 2018 – 23,940 miles
  • 2017 – 22,524 miles
  • 2016 – 19,956 miles
  • 2015 – 16,961 miles
  • 2014 – 14,568 miles
  • 2013 – 13,915 miles
  • 2012 – 12,952 miles
  • 2011 – 10,668 miles
  • 2010 – 9,539 miles
  • 2009 – 82,338 miles
  • 2008 – 6,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,900 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion rear panel
  • AdvisoryFront no plate is tinted
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight leak from both front swivel hubs
  • AdvisorySlight leak from front and rear diffs
  • AdvisoryPlay in both front wheel bearings

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,900 miles (+905)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    32,900 miles
    Test number
    692116221772
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear panel
    • AdvisoryFront no plate is tinted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both front swivel hubs
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front and rear diffs
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front wheel bearings

  2. Pass31,995 miles (+1,037)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    31,995 miles
    Test number
    924722626147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel slightly tight to turn.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads just starting to crumble.
    • AdvisorySlight seep of grease from both front swivel joints.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish, date of manufacture was 2004. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass30,958 miles (+913)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    30,958 miles
    Test number
    497392553850
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight seep of grease from front swivel joints.
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seep from rear diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads just starting to wear.

  4. Pass30,045 miles (+1,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    30,045 miles
    Test number
    804596434870
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded

  5. Pass29,014 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    568684319820
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis were tow bar attached in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps badly corroded

  6. Fail29,014 miles (+1,150)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    275506758887
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis were tow bar attached in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps badly corroded

  7. Pass27,864 miles (+986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    27,864 miles
    Test number
    116309158327
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints have a slight seep of grease.
    • AdvisoryNearside Side step corroded and holed.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight seep from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass26,878 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    26,878 miles
    Test number
    765789561989
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass25,684 miles (+1,744)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,684 miles
    Test number
    654322252539
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential top ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass23,940 miles (+1,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,940 miles
    Test number
    222344853214
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass22,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,524 miles
    Test number
    146557925343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail22,524 miles (+2,568)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,524 miles
    Test number
    956247102479
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass19,956 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,956 miles
    Test number
    227111962241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,961 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,961 miles
    Test number
    915444965098
    • NoteSlight oil leak from both front hubs

  15. Fail16,961 miles (+2,393)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,961 miles
    Test number
    876494165031
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from both front hubs

  16. Pass14,568 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    14,568 miles
    Test number
    127640154479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,915 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    13,915 miles
    Test number
    925224943048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,952 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,952 miles
    Test number
    269998942022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,668 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    10,668 miles
    Test number
    206778141079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,539 miles (-72,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    9,539 miles
    Test number
    984940040011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  21. Pass82,338 miles (+75,352)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,338 miles
    Test number
    894463849045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    6,986 miles
    Test number
    183575548071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 WEH

Does L90 WEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 WEH is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 WEH?
The MOT on L90 WEH is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 WEH done?
L90 WEH was recorded at 32,900 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 1,394 miles a year.
Has L90 WEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 WEH has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 WEH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 WEH find?
L90 WEH passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: corrosion rear panel; front no plate is tinted; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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