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Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 AAFMOT history

L90 AAF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Oct 1995. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L90 AAF grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,334 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 AAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
9 Oct 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 AAF was last recorded at 135,334 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,321 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,334 miles
  • 2024 – 132,883 miles
  • 2023 – 132,085 miles
  • 2022 – 131,384 miles
  • 2021 – 130,684 miles
  • 2020 – 129,604 miles
  • 2019 – 128,806 miles
  • 2018 – 126,786 miles
  • 2017 – 124,629 miles
  • 2016 – 122,752 miles
  • 2015 – 120,154 miles
  • 2014 – 118,314 miles
  • 2012 – 116,576 miles
  • 2011 – 114,004 miles
  • 2010 – 110,265 miles
  • 2009 – 104,642 miles
  • 2008 – 99,789 miles
  • 2007 – 92,594 miles
  • 2006 – 88,564 miles
  • 2005 – 84,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,334 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front lower bulk head corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,334 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,334 miles
    Test number
    336384217731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail135,321 miles (+2,438)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,321 miles
    Test number
    753024512179
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass132,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,883 miles
    Test number
    757467216425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail132,883 miles (+798)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,883 miles
    Test number
    759971619954
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass132,085 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,085 miles
    Test number
    561597725036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower bulk head corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck
  6. Fail132,075 miles (+691)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,075 miles
    Test number
    367795657102
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower bulk head corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck
  7. Pass131,384 miles (+700)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,384 miles
    Test number
    284212851023
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Pass130,684 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,684 miles
    Test number
    497939237447
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Fail130,681 miles (+1,077)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,681 miles
    Test number
    935453404876
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm to axel bushes (hockey stick) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm to axel bushes (hockey stick) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass129,604 miles (+798)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,604 miles
    Test number
    592253615547
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass128,806 miles (+2,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,806 miles
    Test number
    919210682017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn but not excessive
  12. Pass126,786 miles (+15)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,786 miles
    Test number
    819567302199
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides on track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint in steering box pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. Fail126,771 miles (+2,142)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,771 miles
    Test number
    596039492780
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides on track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint in steering box pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  14. Pass124,629 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,629 miles
    Test number
    714087960992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,752 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,752 miles
    Test number
    284798320353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,154 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    120,154 miles
    Test number
    525904855164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,314 miles
    Test number
    766122894076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail118,314 miles (+1,738)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,314 miles
    Test number
    125860494098
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass116,576 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    116,576 miles
    Test number
    625372312346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail114,004 miles1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,004 miles
    Test number
    716237301330
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt web damage to limit
    • NoteO/s/r disc inner surface very poor
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePads all round appear rusty rears may be low
    • NoteRad poor
    • NoteTurbo pipe broken
  21. Pass114,004 miles (+3,739)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,004 miles
    Test number
    995947001341
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt web damage to limit
    • NoteO/s/r disc inner surface very poor
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePads all round appear rusty rears may be low
    • NoteRad poor
    • NoteTurbo pipe broken
  22. Pass110,265 miles (+5,623)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    110,265 miles
    Test number
    730989700333
    • NoteCoil springs well corroded
    • NoteFront shock lower bushes poor
    • NoteSome marking and pulls on o/s seat belt web on limit
    • NoteSome play in drag link joint
  23. Pass104,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    104,642 miles
    Test number
    441120619367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,641 miles (+4,852)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,641 miles
    Test number
    683140819336
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in front bearin gs oily un derside
  25. Pass99,789 miles (+7,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    99,789 miles
    Test number
    334522118348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  26. Pass92,594 miles (+4,030)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    92,594 miles
    Test number
    411661317460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber worn
    • NoteParking brake travel high
    • NotePlay in steering damper bush and steering linkages
  27. Pass88,564 miles (+3,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    88,564 miles
    Test number
    862200116381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass84,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    84,954 miles
    Test number
    194682415332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 AAF

Does L90 AAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 AAF is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 AAF?
The MOT on L90 AAF is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 AAF done?
L90 AAF was recorded at 135,334 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,511 miles a year.
Has L90 AAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 AAF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 AAF 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 L90 AAF find?
L90 AAF passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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