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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

L90 WPAMOT history

L90 WPA is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

L90 WPA black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
92,924 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 WPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 WPA was last recorded at 92,924 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 1,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,249 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,675 miles
Average per year
4,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,924 miles
  • 2024 – 91,249 miles
  • 2023 – 86,707 miles
  • 2022 – 82,817 miles
  • 2021 – 78,863 miles
  • 2020 – 75,829 miles
  • 2019 – 70,001 miles
  • 2018 – 64,326 miles
  • 2017 – 58,868 miles
  • 2016 – 55,301 miles
  • 2015 – 50,861 miles
  • 2014 – 45,962 miles
  • 2012 – 36,579 miles
  • 2011 – 27,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,924 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,924 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    583379498903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,249 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,249 miles
    Test number
    789062209504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,720 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,720 miles
    Test number
    968512043927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,707 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,707 miles
    Test number
    547168869091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,817 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,817 miles
    Test number
    909720961391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,863 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,863 miles
    Test number
    794787729736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,829 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    804069299836
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated with debris
  8. Fail75,829 miles (+5,828)2 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    671882950079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated with debris
  9. Pass70,001 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,001 miles
    Test number
    556934161976
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to n/s of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor seal is leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail70,001 miles (+5,675)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,001 miles
    Test number
    331509688951
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor seal is leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass64,326 miles (+5,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,326 miles
    Test number
    623881192785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  12. Pass58,868 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,868 miles
    Test number
    119621089348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Visible part of belt has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  13. Fail58,863 miles (+3,562)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,863 miles
    Test number
    131523926259
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Visible part of belt has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  14. Pass55,301 miles (+4,440)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,301 miles
    Test number
    801821360281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small split in n/s wiper blade
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak steering box weeping (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOnly one horn working
  15. Pass50,861 miles (+4,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,861 miles
    Test number
    745319725009
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  16. Pass45,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,962 miles
    Test number
    655191934003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,962 miles (+9,383)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,962 miles
    Test number
    988490034058
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  18. Pass36,579 miles (+8,965)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,579 miles
    Test number
    186291172193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,614 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,614 miles
    Test number
    808848131146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteLeak from nearside front swivel housing seal.
  20. Fail27,614 miles6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,614 miles
    Test number
    695508831155
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteLeak from nearside front swivel housing seal.

Questions about L90 WPA

Does L90 WPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 WPA is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 WPA?
The MOT on L90 WPA is valid until 13 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 WPA done?
L90 WPA was recorded at 92,924 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,496 miles a year.
Has L90 WPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 WPA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 WPA 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 WPA find?
L90 WPA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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