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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 AKMMOT history

L90 AKM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L90 AKM black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,421 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 AKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 AKM was last recorded at 80,421 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,570 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,851 miles
Average per year
3,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,421 miles
  • 2024 – 78,570 miles
  • 2023 – 76,446 miles
  • 2022 – 74,103 miles
  • 2021 – 72,665 miles
  • 2020 – 70,887 miles
  • 2019 – 68,990 miles
  • 2018 – 65,502 miles
  • 2017 – 62,408 miles
  • 2016 – 58,382 miles
  • 2015 – 53,439 miles
  • 2014 – 47,790 miles
  • 2013 – 43,465 miles
  • 2012 – 39,028 miles
  • 2011 – 33,644 miles
  • 2010 – 28,610 miles
  • 2009 – 22,617 miles
  • 2008 – 16,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,421 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,421 miles (+1,851)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,421 miles
    Test number
    277183372392
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass78,570 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,570 miles
    Test number
    796980451191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,446 miles (+2,343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,446 miles
    Test number
    701018766464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  4. Pass74,103 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,103 miles
    Test number
    551921554245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,665 miles (+1,778)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,665 miles
    Test number
    736292676945
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides weeping (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass70,887 miles (+1,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,887 miles
    Test number
    200931883318
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass68,990 miles (+3,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,990 miles
    Test number
    595373662765
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass65,502 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,502 miles
    Test number
    157334818619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,408 miles (+4,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,408 miles
    Test number
    432450099400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass58,382 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,382 miles
    Test number
    744111710594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,439 miles (+5,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,439 miles
    Test number
    585902087855
    • 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)
  12. Pass47,790 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    518165414373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,465 miles (+4,437)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,465 miles
    Test number
    208135913358
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear shock bushes worn
  14. Pass39,028 miles (+5,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,028 miles
    Test number
    497917312412
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass33,644 miles (+5,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,644 miles
    Test number
    969975411386
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass28,610 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,610 miles
    Test number
    273885410363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,617 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,617 miles
    Test number
    212525019324
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass22,617 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,617 miles
    Test number
    401245519382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,616 miles
    Test number
    453895218397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 AKM

Does L90 AKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 AKM is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 AKM?
The MOT on L90 AKM is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 AKM done?
L90 AKM was recorded at 80,421 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,752 miles a year.
Has L90 AKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 AKM has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2009.
Has the mileage on L90 AKM 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 AKM find?
L90 AKM passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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