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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L90 AXCMOT history

L90 AXC is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

L90 AXC silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
120,290 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 AXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 AXC was last recorded at 120,290 miles on 7 May 2026, 6,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,963 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,327 miles
Average per year
6,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,290 miles
  • 2025 – 113,963 miles
  • 2024 – 112,278 miles
  • 2023 – 110,609 miles
  • 2022 – 107,876 miles
  • 2021 – 104,060 miles
  • 2020 – 103,364 miles
  • 2019 – 96,559 miles
  • 2018 – 87,970 miles
  • 2017 – 77,463 miles
  • 2016 – 69,306 miles
  • 2014 – 64,876 miles
  • 2013 – 56,873 miles
  • 2012 – 39,788 miles
  • 2011 – 24,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,290 miles
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Freeplay at rear hubs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,290 miles (+6,327)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,290 miles
    Test number
    599200574753
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass113,963 miles (+1,685)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,963 miles
    Test number
    908903775750
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass112,278 miles (+1,669)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,278 miles
    Test number
    757315841537
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass110,609 miles (+2,733)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,609 miles
    Test number
    275228895123
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. Pass107,876 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,876 miles
    Test number
    759716322428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,060 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,060 miles
    Test number
    515159775061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,364 miles (+6,805)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,364 miles
    Test number
    997339042790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,559 miles
    Test number
    643678479233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal has slight weap
  9. Fail96,558 miles (+8,588)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,558 miles
    Test number
    906758821875
    • DangerousCentral Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision outrigger missing fixings - both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal has slight weap
  10. Pass87,970 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,970 miles
    Test number
    121697062046
    • AdvisoryFreeplay at rear hubs
  11. Fail87,967 miles (+10,504)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,967 miles
    Test number
    683747438349
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of hose brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFreeplay at rear hubs
  12. Pass77,463 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,463 miles
    Test number
    771738266368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,306 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,306 miles
    Test number
    983742233391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,876 miles (+8,003)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,876 miles
    Test number
    278665534323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    409234933371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,873 miles (+1,416)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    816744033358
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEarth strap missing off transfer box
  17. Pass55,457 miles (+15,669)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,457 miles
    Test number
    125700163005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,788 miles (+14,991)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,788 miles
    Test number
    525505252010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,797 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,797 miles
    Test number
    748653031096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,789 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,789 miles
    Test number
    335312431083
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about L90 AXC

Does L90 AXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 AXC is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 AXC?
The MOT on L90 AXC is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 AXC done?
L90 AXC was recorded at 120,290 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 6,258 miles a year.
Has L90 AXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 AXC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 AXC 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 AXC find?
L90 AXC passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; drag link end ball joint has slight play both; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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