Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L90 APDMOT history
L90 APD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 194,136 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 194,136 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,810 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 APD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 APD was last recorded at 194,136 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 190,381 miles · 12 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,755 miles
- Average per year
- 5,810 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,136 miles
- 2025 – 190,381 miles
- 2024 – 186,469 miles
- 2023 – 182,410 miles
- 2022 – 179,806 miles
- 2021 – 178,483 miles
- 2020 – 176,061 miles
- 2019 – 170,574 miles
- 2018 – 162,844 miles
- 2017 – 156,384 miles
- 2016 – 149,708 miles
- 2015 – 138,198 miles
- 2014 – 127,504 miles
- 2013 – 122,235 miles
- 2011 – 120,642 miles
- 2010 – 111,881 miles
- 2008 – 101,804 miles
- 2007 – 93,179 miles
- 2006 – 83,807 miles
- 2005 – 72,654 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,136 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,136 miles (+3,755)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 194,136 miles
- Test number
- 638230764683
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass190,381 miles (+3,912)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 190,381 miles
- Test number
- 364382703213
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive streeing box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass186,469 miles (+30)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 186,469 miles
- Test number
- 857520819771
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail186,439 miles (+4,029)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,439 miles
- Test number
- 274668968181
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Nut (5.3.4 (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))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass182,410 miles (+37)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 182,410 miles
- Test number
- 735462571112
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail182,373 miles (+2,567)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,373 miles
- Test number
- 809134120785
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,806 miles (+1,323)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 179,806 miles
- Test number
- 309324184233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,483 miles (+2,422)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 178,483 miles
- Test number
- 342889244998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,061 miles (+5,487)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 176,061 miles
- Test number
- 613133835962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,574 miles (+7,730)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 170,574 miles
- Test number
- 461647711403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,844 miles (+6,460)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 162,844 miles
- Test number
- 920292798204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,384 miles (+6,676)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 156,384 miles
- Test number
- 550528824999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,708 miles (+11,510)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 149,708 miles
- Test number
- 345514399768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,198 miles (+10,694)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 138,198 miles
- Test number
- 246973435030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,504 miles (+5,269)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 127,504 miles
- Test number
- 966080414022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,235 miles (+1,593)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 122,235 miles
- Test number
- 746025923097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,642 miles (+8,761)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 120,642 miles
- Test number
- 376610141029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,881 miles (+10,077)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 111,881 miles
- Test number
- 181983810056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,804 miles (+8,625)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 101,804 miles
- Test number
- 622947848396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 93,179 miles
- Test number
- 861683617394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,179 miles (+9,372)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,179 miles
- Test number
- 622053417310
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteSteerting damper end bush worn
Pass83,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 83,807 miles
- Test number
- 492735906494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,807 miles (+11,153)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,807 miles
- Test number
- 431784206416
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteAdvise slight oil misting on power steering box.advise slight oil leak on n/s front hub oil seal.
Pass72,654 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 72,654 miles
- Test number
- 920588105309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,654 miles9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,654 miles
- Test number
- 461737105402
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Questions about L90 APD
- Does L90 APD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 APD is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 APD?
- The MOT on L90 APD is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 APD done?
- L90 APD was recorded at 194,136 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,810 miles a year.
- Has L90 APD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 APD has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L90 APD 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 APD find?
- L90 APD passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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