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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K90 LDCMOT history

K90 LDC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

K90 LDC blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2024
Mileage
156,287 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 LDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 LDC was last recorded at 156,287 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,287 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,287 miles
  • 2021 – 156,287 miles
  • 2020 – 154,820 miles
  • 2019 – 153,729 miles
  • 2018 – 148,152 miles
  • 2017 – 144,783 miles
  • 2016 – 144,655 miles
  • 2015 – 144,218 miles
  • 2014 – 143,285 miles
  • 2013 – 134,686 miles
  • 2008 – 114,220 miles
  • 2007 – 110,340 miles
  • 2006 – 105,001 miles
  • 2005 – 100,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,287 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front diff very worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Door has slight crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    156,287 miles
    Test number
    957838143729
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,287 miles (+1,467)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,287 miles
    Test number
    344979331021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass154,820 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,820 miles
    Test number
    285232966559
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront diff very worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail154,820 miles (+1,091)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,820 miles
    Test number
    742962426466
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront diff very worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,729 miles (+26)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    153,729 miles
    Test number
    189578716077
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Door has slight crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail153,703 miles (+5,551)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,703 miles
    Test number
    198228506571
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole by front trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Door has slight crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass148,152 miles (+3,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,152 miles
    Test number
    295001713543
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass144,783 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,783 miles
    Test number
    835157370461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,655 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,655 miles
    Test number
    285439121081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail144,655 miles (+437)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,655 miles
    Test number
    388605061090
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward link (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rearward link (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top of diff housing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering arm damaged and unserviceable Rearward drag link end bent (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering damper bush
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass144,218 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    144,218 miles
    Test number
    338632365115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,285 miles (+71)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    143,285 miles
    Test number
    378591134333
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteBoth front hub seals leaking
    • NoteChassis is rusty
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle very dirty

  13. Fail143,214 miles (+8,528)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,214 miles
    Test number
    627355824303
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Pass134,686 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    134,686 miles
    Test number
    709690453304
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteBoth O/S & N/S front tyres perished
    • NoteChassis has various areas of corrosion
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  15. Fail134,686 miles (+20,466)13 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,686 miles
    Test number
    386459533343
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Pass114,220 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    114,220 miles
    Test number
    350018698240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,340 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    110,340 miles
    Test number
    123697077220
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail110,339 miles (+5,338)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,339 miles
    Test number
    254445677215
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass105,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    105,001 miles
    Test number
    961602476276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,001 miles (+4,599)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,001 miles
    Test number
    940431976207
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass100,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    100,402 miles
    Test number
    334607275456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about K90 LDC

Does K90 LDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K90 LDC expired on 25 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K90 LDC?
The MOT on K90 LDC expired on 25 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K90 LDC done?
K90 LDC was recorded at 156,287 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 3,138 miles a year.
Has K90 LDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 LDC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on K90 LDC 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 LDC find?
K90 LDC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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