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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K90 ACTMOT history

K90 ACT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

K90 ACT blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
110,888 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 ACT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 ACT was last recorded at 110,888 miles on 7 May 2026, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,674 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
1,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,888 miles
  • 2025 – 110,674 miles
  • 2024 – 110,315 miles
  • 2022 – 109,129 miles
  • 2021 – 107,812 miles
  • 2020 – 104,960 miles
  • 2017 – 104,396 miles
  • 2015 – 103,582 miles
  • 2014 – 102,265 miles
  • 2013 – 100,452 miles
  • 2012 – 98,457 miles
  • 2011 – 96,910 miles
  • 2010 – 93,294 miles
  • 2009 – 87,607 miles
  • 2008 – 82,599 miles
  • 2007 – 78,609 miles
  • 2006 – 75,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,888 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Handbrake travel high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Hub seal seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,888 miles (+214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,888 miles
    Test number
    374749716736
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,674 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    110,674 miles
    Test number
    236804883145
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal seepage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Fail110,663 miles (+348)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,663 miles
    Test number
    239546163816
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal seepage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass110,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,315 miles
    Test number
    865077351820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail110,306 miles (+1,177)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,306 miles
    Test number
    871180296974
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass109,129 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,129 miles
    Test number
    312670995943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,127 miles (+133)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,127 miles
    Test number
    878206272996
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,994 miles (+1,182)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,994 miles
    Test number
    948714348088
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded

  9. Pass107,812 miles (+2,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,812 miles
    Test number
    343561206680
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass104,960 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,960 miles
    Test number
    700541571574
    • AdvisoryClonking noise from pas box no play detected

  11. Fail104,957 miles (+561)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,957 miles
    Test number
    595944836904
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass104,396 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,396 miles
    Test number
    407506713869
    • AdvisoryDamp around n/s/f tractor joint.
    • AdvisoryDamp around steering box
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to front out riggers
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail104,396 miles (+814)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,396 miles
    Test number
    526621586652
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryDamp around n/s/f tractor joint.
    • AdvisoryDamp around steering box
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to front out riggers
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass103,582 miles (+1,317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,582 miles
    Test number
    170178378545
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f out rigger
    • AdvisoryFront prop joint rear uj has play
    • AdvisorySlight weep around steering box

  15. Pass102,265 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,265 miles
    Test number
    337187944415
    • NoteSlight play prop joints

  16. Fail102,260 miles (+1,808)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,260 miles
    Test number
    907186444289
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • NoteSlight play prop joints

  17. Pass100,452 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    100,452 miles
    Test number
    307821843277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,457 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,457 miles
    Test number
    739608132209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,910 miles (+3,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,910 miles
    Test number
    247621501231
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass93,294 miles (+5,687)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    93,294 miles
    Test number
    103360990164
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops are adrift.

  21. Pass87,607 miles (+5,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,607 miles
    Test number
    843541899182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass82,599 miles (+3,990)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,599 miles
    Test number
    992376888118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass78,609 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,609 miles
    Test number
    862935797190
    • NoteBoth front shocksare damp

  24. Fail78,609 miles (+2,944)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,609 miles
    Test number
    253534197467
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front shocks are damp.

  25. Pass75,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,665 miles
    Test number
    332396196158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,665 miles3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,665 miles
    Test number
    174385496184
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding lightly

Questions about K90 ACT

Does K90 ACT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 ACT is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K90 ACT?
The MOT on K90 ACT is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K90 ACT done?
K90 ACT was recorded at 110,888 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,778 miles a year.
Has K90 ACT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 ACT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on K90 ACT 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 K90 ACT find?
K90 ACT passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear lower suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking, and 2 more.

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