Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L90 AKOMOT history
L90 AKO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 142,542 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 634 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 AKO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 22 Apr 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 AKO was last recorded at 142,542 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Jan 2023: 142,542 miles, lower than 142,548 miles on 6 Jan 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 142,542 miles · 28 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 634 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,542 miles
- 2025 – 142,542 miles
- 2024 – 142,542 miles
- 2023 – 142,542 miles
- 2022 – 142,548 miles
- 2020 – 142,542 miles
- 2019 – 142,542 miles
- 2018 – 142,542 miles
- 2017 – 142,524 miles
- 2012 – 141,397 miles
- 2011 – 138,950 miles
- 2010 – 136,709 miles
- 2008 – 135,336 miles
- 2007 – 133,045 miles
- 2005 – 129,337 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,542 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TIE BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Transmission brake requires adjustment/ repair (handbrake)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,542 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 142,542 miles
- Test number
- 923698483435
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TIE BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass142,542 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 142,542 miles
- Test number
- 638411568239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,542 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 142,542 miles
- Test number
- 515898916013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass142,542 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 142,542 miles
- Test number
- 406872661516
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTransmission brake requires adjustment/ repair (handbrake)
Fail142,542 miles (-6)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,542 miles
- Test number
- 101043352872
- DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) STEERING DAMPER BUSH/ BOX AND BALL JOINT WORN (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTransmission brake requires adjustment/ repair (handbrake)
Pass142,548 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 142,548 miles
- Test number
- 669613426425
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Fail142,542 miles2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,542 miles
- Test number
- 387275827937
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass142,542 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 142,542 miles
- Test number
- 355472303123
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING BOSS (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass142,542 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 142,542 miles
- Test number
- 882824779496
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail142,542 miles2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,542 miles
- Test number
- 602421266234
- MajorFront Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass142,542 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 142,542 miles
- Test number
- 413876023660
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Fail142,542 miles (+18)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,542 miles
- Test number
- 872459294712
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen up side down (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass142,524 miles (+1,127)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 142,524 miles
- Test number
- 379520694708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,397 miles (+4)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 141,397 miles
- Test number
- 179316042386
- NotePlay in steering pitman arm ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.
- NotePly in steering drag link nearside ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.
- NoteServive brake performance ONLY 53% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.
Fail141,393 miles (+2,443)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,393 miles
- Test number
- 448144632376
- FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NotePlay in steering pitman arm ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.
- NotePly in steering drag link nearside ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.
- NoteServive brake performance ONLY 53% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.
Pass138,950 miles (+156)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 138,950 miles
- Test number
- 347190251305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,794 miles (+2,085)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,794 miles
- Test number
- 448536831389
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front floor corroded/holed supporting battery
- NoteOffside front tyre perished
- NoteTyre sizes different front to rear
Pass136,709 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 136,709 miles
- Test number
- 930295150343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteDifferant tyre sizes front to rear
- NoteSeats badly damaged
- NoteSteering damper buseh badly worn
Fail136,709 miles (+1,373)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,709 miles
- Test number
- 904124250333
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteDifferant tyre sizes front to rear
- NoteSeats badly damaged
- NoteSteering damper buseh badly worn
Pass135,336 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 135,336 miles
- Test number
- 414462058158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,335 miles (+2,290)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,335 miles
- Test number
- 763591858154
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Pass133,045 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 133,045 miles
- Test number
- 190479087045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail133,045 miles (+3,708)4 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,045 miles
- Test number
- 603579887081
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail129,337 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,337 miles
- Test number
- 542191975249
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass129,337 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 129,337 miles
- Test number
- 944981875287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 AKO
- Does L90 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 AKO is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 AKO?
- The MOT on L90 AKO is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 AKO done?
- L90 AKO was recorded at 142,542 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 634 miles a year.
- Has L90 AKO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 AKO has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on L90 AKO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 AKO find?
- L90 AKO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar.
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