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Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K90 SVRMOT history

K90 SVR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

K90 SVR grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2025
Mileage
111,744 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 SVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 SVR was last recorded at 111,744 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 8,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2021: 85,360 miles, lower than 162,141 miles on 3 Nov 2020.

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
103,608 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,136 miles
Average per year
328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,744 miles
  • 2023 – 103,608 miles
  • 2022 – 95,090 miles
  • 2021 – 85,365 miles
  • 2020 – 162,141 miles
  • 2012 – 161,639 miles
  • 2011 – 154,653 miles
  • 2010 – 143,697 miles
  • 2009 – 134,975 miles
  • 2008 – 125,882 miles
  • 2007 – 115,687 miles
  • 2006 – 105,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,744 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,744 miles (+8,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,744 miles
    Test number
    505522206641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass103,608 miles (+8,518)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,608 miles
    Test number
    431202016638
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass95,090 miles (+9,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,090 miles
    Test number
    708483950347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass85,365 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,365 miles
    Test number
    551575439138
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail85,360 miles (-76,781)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,360 miles
    Test number
    931142421906
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass162,141 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    162,141 miles
    Test number
    757954819322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass161,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    161,639 miles
    Test number
    415290412343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  8. Fail161,639 miles (+6,986)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,639 miles
    Test number
    408717802375
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  9. Pass154,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    154,653 miles
    Test number
    449286051203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail154,653 miles (+10,956)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,653 miles
    Test number
    556305851240
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  11. Pass143,697 miles (+8,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    143,697 miles
    Test number
    363045210462
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass134,975 miles (+9,093)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    134,975 miles
    Test number
    330440819477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,882 miles (+10,195)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    125,882 miles
    Test number
    623465128249
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass115,687 miles (+9,942)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    115,687 miles
    Test number
    284601597130
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass105,745 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    105,745 miles
    Test number
    790835086132
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about K90 SVR

Does K90 SVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K90 SVR expired on 4 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K90 SVR?
The MOT on K90 SVR expired on 4 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K90 SVR done?
K90 SVR was recorded at 111,744 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 328 miles a year.
Has K90 SVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 SVR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on K90 SVR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K90 SVR find?
K90 SVR passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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