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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T90 RWJMOT history

T90 RWJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,650 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T90 RWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T90 RWJ was last recorded at 81,650 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,410 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,240 miles
Average per year
2,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,650 miles
  • 2024 – 80,410 miles
  • 2023 – 79,198 miles
  • 2022 – 76,950 miles
  • 2021 – 74,241 miles
  • 2020 – 70,700 miles
  • 2019 – 66,442 miles
  • 2018 – 65,413 miles
  • 2017 – 63,332 miles
  • 2016 – 61,266 miles
  • 2015 – 57,799 miles
  • 2014 – 56,730 miles
  • 2013 – 54,331 miles
  • 2012 – 52,641 miles
  • 2011 – 50,037 miles
  • 2010 – 47,299 miles
  • 2009 – 44,900 miles
  • 2008 – 43,473 miles
  • 2007 – 39,900 miles
  • 2006 – 37,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,650 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside body mounting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front body mounting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear upper shock absorber bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,650 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,650 miles
    Test number
    347664689566
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail81,640 miles (+1,230)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,640 miles
    Test number
    880941934226
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  3. Pass80,410 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,410 miles
    Test number
    346468473041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,400 miles (+1,202)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,400 miles
    Test number
    259414961054
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. Pass79,198 miles (+2,248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,198 miles
    Test number
    479119587175
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  6. Pass76,950 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,950 miles
    Test number
    501992953003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,241 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,241 miles
    Test number
    574340745809
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Fail74,240 miles (+3,540)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,240 miles
    Test number
    301006372954
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass70,700 miles (+4,258)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    373968962030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s body mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s body mounting corroded
  10. Pass66,442 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,442 miles
    Test number
    548899169704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside body mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mounting corroded
  11. Fail66,424 miles (+1,011)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,424 miles
    Test number
    887971403829
    • DangerousNearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside body mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mounting corroded
  12. Pass65,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,413 miles
    Test number
    989667620568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear upper shock absorber bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock absorber bush
  13. Fail65,413 miles (+2,081)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,413 miles
    Test number
    732844135382
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear upper shock absorber bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock absorber bush
  14. Pass63,332 miles (+2,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,332 miles
    Test number
    612937187406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  15. Pass61,266 miles (+3,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,266 miles
    Test number
    327823858442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  16. Pass57,799 miles (+1,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,799 miles
    Test number
    215143715483
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  17. Pass56,730 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,730 miles
    Test number
    678375014173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,331 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,331 miles
    Test number
    247701503467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,641 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,641 miles
    Test number
    216083902445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,037 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,037 miles
    Test number
    869613501188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,299 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,299 miles
    Test number
    153032900122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,900 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,900 miles
    Test number
    391720119155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,473 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,473 miles
    Test number
    323061808100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,900 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,900 miles
    Test number
    224993817197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,017 miles
    Test number
    354505676070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T90 RWJ

Does T90 RWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T90 RWJ is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T90 RWJ?
The MOT on T90 RWJ is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T90 RWJ done?
T90 RWJ was recorded at 81,650 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,263 miles a year.
Has T90 RWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T90 RWJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T90 RWJ 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 T90 RWJ find?
T90 RWJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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