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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 AYEMOT history

L90 AYE is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 83,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

L90 AYE red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
83,283 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 AYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 AYE was last recorded at 83,283 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,273 miles · 18 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,283 miles
  • 2025 – 77,645 miles
  • 2024 – 72,899 miles
  • 2023 – 69,245 miles
  • 2022 – 64,666 miles
  • 2021 – 60,988 miles
  • 2019 – 59,991 miles
  • 2018 – 58,776 miles
  • 2017 – 57,268 miles
  • 2016 – 54,917 miles
  • 2015 – 52,168 miles
  • 2014 – 48,904 miles
  • 2013 – 46,533 miles
  • 2012 – 43,033 miles
  • 2011 – 39,937 miles
  • 2010 – 36,005 miles
  • 2009 – 33,525 miles
  • 2008 – 32,507 miles
  • 2007 – 31,222 miles
  • 2006 – 28,577 miles
  • 2005 – 26,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,283 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,283 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    83,283 miles
    Test number
    432292720849
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail83,273 miles (+5,628)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,273 miles
    Test number
    134433068563
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass77,645 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    77,645 miles
    Test number
    825391692386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty
  4. Fail77,628 miles (+4,729)1 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,628 miles
    Test number
    397040159251
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty
  5. Pass72,899 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    72,899 miles
    Test number
    241440775132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail72,884 miles (+3,639)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,884 miles
    Test number
    228050605855
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass69,245 miles (+4,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,245 miles
    Test number
    294909966079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass64,666 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    380048556801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,988 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,988 miles
    Test number
    424058304576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,991 miles (+1,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,991 miles
    Test number
    230423691185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
  11. Pass58,776 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,776 miles
    Test number
    839976771708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,268 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,268 miles
    Test number
    499163517894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail57,265 miles (+2,348)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,265 miles
    Test number
    309911080212
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass54,917 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,917 miles
    Test number
    865455041774
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Fail54,911 miles (+2,743)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,911 miles
    Test number
    579121316155
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre valve cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre valve cracked
  16. Pass52,168 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,168 miles
    Test number
    832928013619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,904 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,904 miles
    Test number
    307826434379
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail48,869 miles (+2,336)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,869 miles
    Test number
    916259924362
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass46,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,533 miles
    Test number
    527613033338
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Fail46,533 miles (+3,500)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,533 miles
    Test number
    508863833309
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass43,033 miles (+3,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,033 miles
    Test number
    628405532335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass39,937 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,937 miles
    Test number
    755562831301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,005 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,005 miles
    Test number
    421394840319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,525 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,525 miles
    Test number
    683964039361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,507 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,507 miles
    Test number
    594224448341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,222 miles (+2,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,222 miles
    Test number
    990254147355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  27. Pass28,577 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,577 miles
    Test number
    222091436320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,817 miles
    Test number
    710359535365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 AYE

Does L90 AYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 AYE is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 AYE?
The MOT on L90 AYE is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 AYE done?
L90 AYE was recorded at 83,283 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,750 miles a year.
Has L90 AYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 AYE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 AYE 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 AYE find?
L90 AYE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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