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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

L90 WLMMOT history

L90 WLM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L90 WLM black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,523 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 WLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 WLM was last recorded at 96,523 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 4,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,333 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,190 miles
Average per year
6,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,523 miles
  • 2025 – 92,333 miles
  • 2024 – 86,963 miles
  • 2023 – 82,852 miles
  • 2022 – 73,517 miles
  • 2021 – 65,369 miles
  • 2020 – 62,693 miles
  • 2019 – 59,770 miles
  • 2018 – 49,237 miles
  • 2017 – 39,357 miles
  • 2016 – 28,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,523 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Slight wear in front wiper mechanism

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,523 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,523 miles
    Test number
    283866297922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,333 miles (+5,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,333 miles
    Test number
    960548171148
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play AXLE A FRAME BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear FUEL TANK APPEARS DAMP NO LEAK FOUND
  3. Pass86,963 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,963 miles
    Test number
    586606009721
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral 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))
  4. Fail86,959 miles (+4,107)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,959 miles
    Test number
    467567183975
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral 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 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))
  5. Pass82,852 miles (+9,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    250984035516
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass73,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,517 miles
    Test number
    141551055584
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail73,517 miles (+8,148)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,517 miles
    Test number
    384763693225
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass65,369 miles (+2,676)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,369 miles
    Test number
    947253538055
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint rubber boot slightly deteriorated
  9. Pass62,693 miles (+2,923)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,693 miles
    Test number
    589675843425
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silenser box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers // slightly reduced on swept area
  10. Pass59,770 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,770 miles
    Test number
    710187020165
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in front wiper mechanism
  11. Fail59,770 miles (+10,533)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,770 miles
    Test number
    596790808963
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in front wiper mechanism
  12. Pass49,237 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,237 miles
    Test number
    452181299807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight wear in front wiper mechanism
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail49,237 miles (+9,880)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,237 miles
    Test number
    336044887948
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight wear in front wiper mechanism
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass39,357 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,357 miles
    Test number
    464521261504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail39,356 miles (+11,129)2 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,356 miles
    Test number
    972917065491
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 75% worn
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass28,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,227 miles
    Test number
    493654325018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 WLM

Does L90 WLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 WLM is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 WLM?
The MOT on L90 WLM 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 WLM done?
L90 WLM was recorded at 96,523 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 6,493 miles a year.
Has L90 WLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 WLM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 WLM 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 WLM find?
L90 WLM passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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