Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
T90 DFRMOT history
T90 DFR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,978 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 85,978 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,010 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T90 DFR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 2 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T90 DFR was last recorded at 85,978 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Sept 2010: 36,822 miles, lower than 167,995 miles on 5 Aug 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 83,907 miles · 23 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,071 miles
- Average per year
- 4,010 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,978 miles
- 2024 – 83,907 miles
- 2023 – 80,638 miles
- 2022 – 78,505 miles
- 2020 – 75,437 miles
- 2019 – 72,219 miles
- 2018 – 70,795 miles
- 2017 – 68,963 miles
- 2016 – 67,086 miles
- 2015 – 64,321 miles
- 2014 – 59,872 miles
- 2013 – 55,560 miles
- 2012 – 51,831 miles
- 2011 – 47,038 miles
- 2010 – 36,822 miles
- 2009 – 167,995 miles
- 2008 – 15,327 miles
- 2007 – 12,903 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,978 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,978 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 85,978 miles
- Test number
- 309006823238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail85,978 miles (+2,071)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,978 miles
- Test number
- 244650634996
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass83,907 miles3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 83,907 miles
- Test number
- 787871922249
- 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished and cracking (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished and cracking (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail83,907 miles (+3,269)1 repaired3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,907 miles
- Test number
- 273810799938
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished and cracking (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished and cracking (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,638 miles (+2,133)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 80,638 miles
- Test number
- 119980391193
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass78,505 miles (+3,068)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 78,505 miles
- Test number
- 340102923257
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,437 miles (+3,218)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 75,437 miles
- Test number
- 484074320879
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,219 miles (+1,424)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 72,219 miles
- Test number
- 600639550103
- AdvisoryVarious transmission and engine oil leaks
Pass70,795 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 70,795 miles
- Test number
- 647736504914
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail70,795 miles (+1,832)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,795 miles
- Test number
- 143593410536
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass68,963 miles (+1,877)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 68,963 miles
- Test number
- 382721220162
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished and low on tread
Pass67,086 miles (+2,765)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 67,086 miles
- Test number
- 977528669184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,321 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 64,321 miles
- Test number
- 249474035141
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteBoth front axle swivel joints weaping oil
- NoteSlight play in front steering damper joint
Fail64,321 miles (+4,449)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,321 miles
- Test number
- 918444635172
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteBoth front axle swivel joints weaping oil
- NoteSlight play in front steering damper joint
Pass59,872 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 59,872 miles
- Test number
- 528946334127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,837 miles (+4,277)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,837 miles
- Test number
- 236704534466
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fail55,560 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,560 miles
- Test number
- 166858793038
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass55,560 miles (+3,729)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 55,560 miles
- Test number
- 666648693097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 51,831 miles
- Test number
- 737782632362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,831 miles (+4,793)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,831 miles
- Test number
- 836376822391
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass47,038 miles (+10,216)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 47,038 miles
- Test number
- 248533071207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,822 miles (-131,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 36,822 miles
- Test number
- 924163860225
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass167,995 miles (+152,668)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 167,995 miles
- Test number
- 954657319287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,327 miles (+2,424)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 15,327 miles
- Test number
- 501224238276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 12,903 miles
- Test number
- 572857227210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T90 DFR
- Does T90 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T90 DFR is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T90 DFR?
- The MOT on T90 DFR is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T90 DFR done?
- T90 DFR was recorded at 85,978 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,010 miles a year.
- Has T90 DFR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T90 DFR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T90 DFR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T90 DFR find?
- T90 DFR passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting.
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