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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K90 MKXMOT history

K90 MKX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 179,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

K90 MKX 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
179,374 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 MKX
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 valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 MKX was last recorded at 179,374 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,638 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
736 miles
Average per year
2,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,374 miles
  • 2024 – 178,638 miles
  • 2022 – 177,765 miles
  • 2020 – 176,657 miles
  • 2019 – 171,940 miles
  • 2011 – 168,471 miles
  • 2010 – 163,592 miles
  • 2009 – 158,254 miles
  • 2008 – 149,447 miles
  • 2007 – 140,898 miles
  • 2006 – 131,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,374 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,374 miles (+736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    179,374 miles
    Test number
    958680753472
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass178,638 miles (+873)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    178,638 miles
    Test number
    702766254470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass177,765 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    177,765 miles
    Test number
    776009070408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail177,765 miles (+1,108)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,765 miles
    Test number
    260455906087
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass176,657 miles (+4,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    176,657 miles
    Test number
    499547380146
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass171,940 miles (+3,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    171,940 miles
    Test number
    887451786266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass168,471 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    168,471 miles
    Test number
    778002721349
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split
    • NoteExhaust down pipe bracket broken
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bumpstop missing

  8. Fail168,471 miles (+4,879)8 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,471 miles
    Test number
    786596201390
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split
    • NoteExhaust downpipe bracket broken
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bumpstop missing
    • NoteOil leaking from offside rear brake backplate

  9. Pass163,592 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    163,592 miles
    Test number
    461491900459
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front shockabsorber turits corroded
    • NoteOffside rear chassis rail corroded and holed but not within perscribed area
    • NoteOffside rear reflector broken

  10. Fail163,592 miles (+5,338)2 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,592 miles
    Test number
    953500300366
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front shockabsorber turits corroded
    • NoteOffside rear chassis rail corroded and holed but not within perscribed area
    • NoteOffside rear reflector broken

  11. Pass158,254 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    158,254 miles
    Test number
    803841109318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside rear chassis

  12. Fail158,254 miles (+8,807)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,254 miles
    Test number
    174440509307
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside rear chassis

  13. Pass149,447 miles (+111)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    149,447 miles
    Test number
    742148108306
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront bumper corroded
    • NoteNearside rear hub seal leaking
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail149,336 miles (+8,438)15 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,336 miles
    Test number
    222977098215
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront bumper corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass140,898 miles (+9,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    140,898 miles
    Test number
    740163307340
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  16. Pass131,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    131,404 miles
    Test number
    410993196224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,404 miles2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,404 miles
    Test number
    920931196251
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front indicator lens starting to fade
    • NoteEarly corrosion to n/s front chassis
    • NoteN/s front footwell corroded
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteRear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Questions about K90 MKX

Does K90 MKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 MKX is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K90 MKX?
The MOT on K90 MKX is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K90 MKX done?
K90 MKX was recorded at 179,374 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 2,490 miles a year.
Has K90 MKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 MKX has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on K90 MKX 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 MKX find?
K90 MKX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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