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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K90 TRDMOT history

K90 TRD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 252,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

K90 TRD 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 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
252,599 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 TRD
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
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 TRD was last recorded at 252,599 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2024: 251,892 miles, lower than 251,894 miles on 7 Jan 2022.

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
251,892 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
707 miles
Average per year
4,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 252,599 miles
  • 2024 – 251,892 miles
  • 2022 – 251,894 miles
  • 2020 – 249,674 miles
  • 2019 – 245,595 miles
  • 2018 – 239,752 miles
  • 2017 – 232,009 miles
  • 2016 – 225,386 miles
  • 2015 – 219,912 miles
  • 2014 – 215,395 miles
  • 2013 – 208,686 miles
  • 2012 – 203,547 miles
  • 2011 – 196,783 miles
  • 2010 – 189,275 miles
  • 2009 – 181,291 miles
  • 2008 – 173,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,599 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,599 miles (+707)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    252,599 miles
    Test number
    798726675476
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass251,892 miles (-2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    251,892 miles
    Test number
    596503436359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass251,894 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    251,894 miles
    Test number
    637995267909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass249,674 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    249,674 miles
    Test number
    939839120154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass245,595 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    245,595 miles
    Test number
    305339768363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass239,752 miles (+7,743)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    239,752 miles
    Test number
    413108615359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper axle tie bar bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass232,009 miles (+187)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    232,009 miles
    Test number
    998858746024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
  8. Fail231,822 miles (+6,436)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,822 miles
    Test number
    708082960587
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch cover (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
  9. Pass225,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    225,386 miles
    Test number
    671631057138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail225,386 miles (+5,474)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,386 miles
    Test number
    116562418910
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  11. Pass219,912 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    219,912 miles
    Test number
    755280909498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass215,395 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    215,395 miles
    Test number
    955548094229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass208,686 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    208,686 miles
    Test number
    387883243130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass203,547 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    203,547 miles
    Test number
    475020462189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass196,783 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    196,783 miles
    Test number
    586368041128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass189,275 miles (+7,984)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    189,275 miles
    Test number
    141522410156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass181,291 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    181,291 miles
    Test number
    582341619119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail181,282 miles (+7,851)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,282 miles
    Test number
    473490419175
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  19. Pass173,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    173,431 miles
    Test number
    233060418184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about K90 TRD

Does K90 TRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K90 TRD expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K90 TRD?
The MOT on K90 TRD expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K90 TRD done?
K90 TRD was recorded at 252,599 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
Has K90 TRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 TRD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on K90 TRD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K90 TRD find?
K90 TRD passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a arm; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive.

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