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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

T90 ERWMOT history

T90 ERW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 116,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,297 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T90 ERW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T90 ERW was last recorded at 116,297 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2008: 63,408 miles, lower than 116,291 miles on 17 Aug 2007.
  • 9 Mar 2021: 112,587 miles, lower than 112,588 miles on 11 Mar 2020.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,292 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,297 miles
  • 2025 – 113,491 miles
  • 2022 – 112,954 miles
  • 2021 – 112,591 miles
  • 2020 – 112,588 miles
  • 2019 – 112,585 miles
  • 2018 – 112,585 miles
  • 2017 – 112,585 miles
  • 2016 – 112,557 miles
  • 2015 – 108,850 miles
  • 2014 – 105,037 miles
  • 2013 – 103,515 miles
  • 2012 – 98,766 miles
  • 2011 – 87,130 miles
  • 2010 – 80,462 miles
  • 2009 – 68,218 miles
  • 2008 – 65,155 miles
  • 2007 – 116,291 miles
  • 2006 – 79,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,297 miles
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheelsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,297 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,297 miles
    Test number
    366863970288
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels

  2. Fail116,292 miles (+2,801)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,292 miles
    Test number
    977636465980
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels

  3. Pass113,491 miles (+537)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,491 miles
    Test number
    585322793970
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,954 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,954 miles
    Test number
    498636743820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,591 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,591 miles
    Test number
    486008242943
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryChasis corroded

  6. Fail112,590 miles (+3)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,590 miles
    Test number
    567983828677
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt missing nut (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryChasis corroded

  7. Fail112,587 miles (-1)12 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,587 miles
    Test number
    131441229849
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryChasis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside [front to rear] brake pipe [rear] union corroded, strongly advise repair

  8. Pass112,588 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,588 miles
    Test number
    661751922056
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,586 miles (+1)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,586 miles
    Test number
    939229626956
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,585 miles
    Test number
    545081300400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,585 miles
    Test number
    312388693131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,585 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,585 miles
    Test number
    339482059072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass112,557 miles (+3,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,557 miles
    Test number
    601415945498
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc condition
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked

  14. Pass108,850 miles (+3,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,850 miles
    Test number
    329349505079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass105,037 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,037 miles
    Test number
    106252634481
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail105,037 miles (+1,522)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,037 miles
    Test number
    556782734045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail103,515 miles (+4,749)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,515 miles
    Test number
    416818543347
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass98,766 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    98,766 miles
    Test number
    796005342329
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail98,766 miles (+11,636)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,766 miles
    Test number
    299225842351
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass87,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,130 miles
    Test number
    747868521303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,130 miles (+1,308)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,130 miles
    Test number
    827028521335
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass85,822 miles (+5,360)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,822 miles
    Test number
    116719431186
    • DangerousProp shaft uj worn

  23. Pass80,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,462 miles
    Test number
    133357890128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,462 miles (+21)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,462 miles
    Test number
    253516990174
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Fail80,441 miles (+12,223)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,441 miles
    Test number
    820848150165
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  26. Pass68,218 miles (+312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,218 miles
    Test number
    542572489024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail67,906 miles (+2,751)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    704500979085
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  28. Pass65,155 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,155 miles
    Test number
    243539418331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass63,408 miles (-52,883)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,408 miles
    Test number
    692446388013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass116,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    116,291 miles
    Test number
    530699027270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail116,291 miles (+36,752)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,291 miles
    Test number
    830989427206
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  32. Pass79,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    79,539 miles
    Test number
    372549926173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T90 ERW

Does T90 ERW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T90 ERW is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T90 ERW?
The MOT on T90 ERW is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T90 ERW done?
T90 ERW was recorded at 116,297 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 1,810 miles a year.
Has T90 ERW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T90 ERW has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T90 ERW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T90 ERW find?
T90 ERW passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels.

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