LAND ROVER DEFENDER L90TYE has 30 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1993 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 190,379 miles 2 months ago on Thursday 5th March 2026 at 10:40.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 10th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

L90TYE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH MARCH 2027190,379 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Box Damp /but Not Leaking At Time Of Test
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. MINOR - Trailer Electrical Socket Insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 202510TH MARCH 2026189,567 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyres 19 Years Old / Rear Tyres 20 Years Old
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine / Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Box Damp / No Leak Found During Test
  4. ADVISORY - Tow Bar Electrics Socket Damaged However Still Functions
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 2025189,567 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyres 19 Years Old / Rear Tyres 20 Years Old
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine / Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Box Damp / No Leak Found During Test
  6. ADVISORY - Tow Bar Electrics Socket Damaged However Still Functions
PASSED11TH MARCH 202410TH MARCH 2025188,965 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tow Bar Electrics Socket Damaged However Still Functions
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Box Damp / No Leak Found During Test
  4. ADVISORY - All Tyres Over 10 Years Old
PASSED9TH MARCH 20238TH MARCH 2024188,371 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Tow Bar Electrics Socket Damaged However Still Functions.
FAILED9TH MARCH 2023188,365 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Tow Bar Electrics Socket Damaged However Still Functions.
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 2023188,360 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Two Bar Electrics Wiring Socket Damaged However A Socket Can Still Be Plugged In.
  6. MAJOR - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Arm Ball Joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 202215TH FEBRUARY 2023187,781 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Tyres 10 Years Old
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine / Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Lower Jockey Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202115TH FEBRUARY 2022187,359 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Tyres Over 10 Years Old
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine / Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Jockey Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Both Front Hub Seals Leaking / Past Service Standards / Advise Replacement
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 2021187,359 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. ADVISORY - All Tyres Over 10 Years Old
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine / Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Jockey Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Both Front Hub Seals Leaking / Past Service Standards / Advise Replacement
PASSED29TH JANUARY 202028TH JANUARY 2021187,192 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Both Front Hub Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2020187,191 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Both Front Hub Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Out Rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Out Rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Body Mounting Support Bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201924TH JANUARY 2020186,706 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201824TH JANUARY 2019186,197 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201724TH JANUARY 2018185,385 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  4. ADVISORY - Body Support Bracket (nearside Mid Chassis) Has Excessive Corrosion
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2017185,385 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  4. ADVISORY - Body Support Bracket (nearside Mid Chassis) Has Excessive Corrosion
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201624TH JANUARY 2017184,838 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
FAILED18TH JANUARY 2016184,838 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Centre Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201522ND JANUARY 2016184,196 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
FAILED15TH JANUARY 2015184,193 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Inadequately Clipped (3.6.b.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED8TH JANUARY 201415TH JANUARY 2015183,339 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Bump Stop Missing
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Hub Oil Seal Weeping Slightly
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201315TH JANUARY 2014182,014 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Step Bent
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Hub Seals Weaping Slightly
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 201120TH DECEMBER 2012180,859 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Hub Oil Seal Weeping Slightly
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201020TH OCTOBER 2011179,368 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Drive Clonk Noted On Brake Road Test
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 200920TH OCTOBER 2010175,133 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED26TH JANUARY 200925TH JANUARY 2010172,523 MI
FAILED26TH JANUARY 2009172,523 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 200718TH DECEMBER 2008171,665 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Corrosion Started On Underside
  4. USER ENTERED - Corrosion Started On Brake Pipes
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 2007171,665 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Rear Rear Brake Grabbing Severely (3.7.a.5b)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  6. USER ENTERED - Corrosion Started On Underside
  7. USER ENTERED - Corrosion Started On Brake Pipes
  8. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED10TH JULY 20069TH JULY 2007163,003 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L90TYE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

L90TYE MOT Comments

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L90TYE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 190,379 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,769 miles

L90TYE FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration L90TYE was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1993 so it is currently 32 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 190,379 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,769 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L90TYE has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 74 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does L90TYE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 18th May 2026 L90TYE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L90TYE Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 18th May 2026 L90TYE does have Tax. Read more

When does L90TYE Tax expire?

The current Tax for L90TYE will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L90TYE MOT expire?

The current MOT for L90TYE will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 10th March 2027. Read more

When did L90TYE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L90TYE was on Thursday 5th March 2026 at 10:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L90TYE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for L90TYE we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L90TYE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for L90TYE we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L90TYE?

L90TYE is registered as a 1993 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has L90TYE done?

The odometer reading for L90TYE at the last MOT in March 2026 was 190,379 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,769 miles per year. Read more

How old is L90TYE?

The vehicle L90TYE was manufactured in 1993 so it is currently 32 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 28th August 1993. Read more

What colour is L90TYE?

The official colour of L90TYE is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does L90TYE have?

L90TYE has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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