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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 WHRMOT history

L90 WHR is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 126,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L90 WHR 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 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,916 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 WHR
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
21 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 WHR was last recorded at 126,916 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,857 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,059 miles
Average per year
3,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,916 miles
  • 2025 – 125,857 miles
  • 2024 – 124,776 miles
  • 2023 – 123,634 miles
  • 2022 – 121,428 miles
  • 2021 – 116,606 miles
  • 2019 – 114,912 miles
  • 2018 – 109,570 miles
  • 2017 – 104,110 miles
  • 2016 – 100,044 miles
  • 2015 – 95,764 miles
  • 2014 – 92,008 miles
  • 2013 – 86,683 miles
  • 2012 – 79,291 miles
  • 2010 – 73,449 miles
  • 2009 – 71,082 miles
  • 2008 – 67,392 miles
  • 2007 – 63,159 miles
  • 2006 – 58,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,916 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,916 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,916 miles
    Test number
    802606845838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,857 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,857 miles
    Test number
    791946907578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,776 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,776 miles
    Test number
    701492863529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,751 miles (+1,117)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,751 miles
    Test number
    229484374348
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to rear of gearbox (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,634 miles
    Test number
    339740118675
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,634 miles (+2,206)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,634 miles
    Test number
    823695229196
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on tie bar (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,428 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,428 miles
    Test number
    911002819687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,606 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,606 miles
    Test number
    389568112577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,912 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,912 miles
    Test number
    665650866734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,570 miles (+5,460)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,570 miles
    Test number
    527048379786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,110 miles
    Test number
    322273169814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,108 miles (+4,064)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,108 miles
    Test number
    798655018386
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass100,044 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,044 miles
    Test number
    222639709185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail100,044 miles (+4,280)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,044 miles
    Test number
    199729210930
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass95,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    95,764 miles
    Test number
    216072270092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,764 miles (+3,756)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,764 miles
    Test number
    186269933489
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass92,008 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,008 miles
    Test number
    359945234316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,683 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,683 miles
    Test number
    945327153339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,628 miles (+4,112)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,628 miles
    Test number
    819005243390
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass82,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    82,516 miles
    Test number
    489899203042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail82,516 miles (+3,225)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,516 miles
    Test number
    159498703048
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass79,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,291 miles
    Test number
    208359602001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,291 miles (+5,842)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,291 miles
    Test number
    216429302054
    • 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)

  24. Pass73,449 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,449 miles
    Test number
    451114840161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,082 miles
    Test number
    562013049154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,082 miles (+3,690)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,082 miles
    Test number
    942131349190
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass67,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    423258628165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,392 miles (+4,233)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    833408828185
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass63,159 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,159 miles
    Test number
    324272227115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass58,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,260 miles
    Test number
    701343506117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 WHR

Does L90 WHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 WHR is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 WHR?
The MOT on L90 WHR is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 WHR done?
L90 WHR was recorded at 126,916 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,468 miles a year.
Has L90 WHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 WHR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 WHR 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 WHR find?
L90 WHR passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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