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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

T90 URBMOT history

T90 URB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,445 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T90 URB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T90 URB was last recorded at 114,445 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 1,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2013: 58,115 miles, lower than 61,586 miles on 27 Feb 2012.

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
112,761 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,684 miles
Average per year
4,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,445 miles
  • 2024 – 112,654 miles
  • 2022 – 109,631 miles
  • 2021 – 106,621 miles
  • 2020 – 99,898 miles
  • 2019 – 94,747 miles
  • 2018 – 93,280 miles
  • 2017 – 86,872 miles
  • 2016 – 75,410 miles
  • 2014 – 68,680 miles
  • 2013 – 58,115 miles
  • 2012 – 61,586 miles
  • 2011 – 55,014 miles
  • 2010 – 52,681 miles
  • 2009 – 48,470 miles
  • 2008 – 40,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,445 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes across axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,445 miles (+1,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    688695477273
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,761 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,761 miles
    Test number
    383110105253
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail112,740 miles (+86)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,740 miles
    Test number
    605837455467
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,654 miles (+3,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,654 miles
    Test number
    354108107375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,631 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,631 miles
    Test number
    458613868076
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,564 miles (+2,943)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,564 miles
    Test number
    734231393687
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle support (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,621 miles (+6,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,621 miles
    Test number
    631594013859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass99,898 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,898 miles
    Test number
    999671859201
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail99,897 miles (+5,150)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,897 miles
    Test number
    918192845816
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play suspect worn swivel hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass94,747 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    704291442726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,280 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,280 miles
    Test number
    271723714402
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs

  12. Fail93,277 miles (+6,405)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,277 miles
    Test number
    484818043905
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs thin and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play 2x front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs

  13. Pass86,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,872 miles
    Test number
    215648788203
    • AdvisoryExaust blowing centre
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front brake discs worn thin and pads low

  14. Fail86,872 miles (+11,462)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,872 miles
    Test number
    975331184805
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExaust blowing centre
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front brake discs worn thin and pads low

  15. Pass75,410 miles (+6,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,410 miles
    Test number
    266667235201
    • AdvisoryFront discs and pads

  16. Pass68,680 miles (+10,565)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,680 miles
    Test number
    238959564209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,115 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    297647583001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail58,115 miles (-3,471)1 failure5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    356507783026
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass61,586 miles (+6,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,586 miles
    Test number
    835418352010
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass55,014 miles (+2,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    308164051033
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass52,681 miles (+4,211)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,681 miles
    Test number
    724580970057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass48,470 miles (+7,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,470 miles
    Test number
    873477959061
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass40,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    414209118187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T90 URB

Does T90 URB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T90 URB is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T90 URB?
The MOT on T90 URB is valid until 28 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 URB done?
T90 URB was recorded at 114,445 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 4,176 miles a year.
Has T90 URB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T90 URB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T90 URB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T90 URB find?
T90 URB passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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