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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K90 HOBMOT history

K90 HOB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

K90 HOB red 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 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,038 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 HOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
29 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 HOB was last recorded at 130,038 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2011: 82,070 miles, lower than 82,219 miles on 3 Nov 2007.

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
130,020 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,038 miles
  • 2023 – 130,020 miles
  • 2018 – 129,749 miles
  • 2016 – 129,504 miles
  • 2015 – 128,662 miles
  • 2014 – 127,786 miles
  • 2013 – 127,227 miles
  • 2011 – 82,070 miles
  • 2007 – 82,219 miles
  • 2006 – 78,771 miles
  • 2005 – 74,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,038 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,038 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,038 miles
    Test number
    632765062669
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,020 miles (+271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,020 miles
    Test number
    617780288830
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,749 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,749 miles
    Test number
    958686314372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  4. Fail129,748 miles (+244)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,748 miles
    Test number
    200885434266
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Pass129,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    129,504 miles
    Test number
    128888363746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWear in rear axle top ball joint

  6. Fail129,504 miles (+842)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,504 miles
    Test number
    866731947652
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testSteering locking device insecure steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWear in rear axle top ball joint

  7. Pass128,662 miles (+876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    128,662 miles
    Test number
    623919763301
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear axle ball joint

  8. Pass127,786 miles (+559)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,786 miles
    Test number
    577312244300
    • NoteSome play in panhard rod bush
    • NoteSome play in steering box

  9. Fail127,227 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,227 miles
    Test number
    836613643323
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  10. Pass127,227 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    127,227 miles
    Test number
    946513843320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,579 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    126,579 miles
    Test number
    135157103068
    • NoteFront brake hoses need securing
    • NoteO/s seat belt buckle needs moving next to seat

  12. Fail126,579 miles (+44,509)5 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,579 miles
    Test number
    526287703033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brake hoses need securing
    • NoteO/s seat belt buckle needs moving next to seat

  13. Pass82,070 miles (-149)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,070 miles
    Test number
    518855811332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,219 miles
    Test number
    504837107364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,219 miles (+3,448)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,219 miles
    Test number
    480847207480
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak from offside rear brake drum

  16. Pass78,771 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,771 miles
    Test number
    231512296250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    74,262 miles
    Test number
    600431405333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,262 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,262 miles
    Test number
    681061305358
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about K90 HOB

Does K90 HOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 HOB is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K90 HOB?
The MOT on K90 HOB is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K90 HOB done?
K90 HOB was recorded at 130,038 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 2,735 miles a year.
Has K90 HOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 HOB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on K90 HOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K90 HOB find?
K90 HOB passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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