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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 CRJMOT history

L90 CRJ is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L90 CRJ grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
138,733 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L90 CRJ was last recorded at 138,733 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,194 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,539 miles
Average per year
2,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,733 miles
  • 2025 – 137,194 miles
  • 2024 – 136,471 miles
  • 2019 – 135,625 miles
  • 2018 – 131,200 miles
  • 2017 – 129,658 miles
  • 2016 – 128,387 miles
  • 2014 – 127,830 miles
  • 2012 – 119,149 miles
  • 2011 – 116,124 miles
  • 2010 – 110,966 miles
  • 2009 – 103,718 miles
  • 2008 – 99,301 miles
  • 2007 – 93,622 miles
  • 2006 – 86,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,733 miles
  • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead below servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Dry joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,733 miles (+1,539)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,733 miles
    Test number
    374437899624
    • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead below servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Dry joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  2. Pass137,194 miles (+723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,194 miles
    Test number
    621197874432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,471 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    136,471 miles
    Test number
    699031898171
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail136,468 miles (+843)16 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,468 miles
    Test number
    529707639097
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mounting chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing/ bulk head holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,625 miles
    Test number
    362392057832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,624 miles (+4,424)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,624 miles
    Test number
    252565063208
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,200 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,200 miles
    Test number
    344915856546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,181 miles (+1,523)4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,181 miles
    Test number
    772780654754
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,658 miles (+1,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,658 miles
    Test number
    994546393183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass128,387 miles (+557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,387 miles
    Test number
    937643710743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear cross-member corroded

  11. Pass127,830 miles (+8,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,830 miles
    Test number
    458129404335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass119,149 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    119,149 miles
    Test number
    445488102334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,124 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    116,124 miles
    Test number
    819153401167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,109 miles (+5,143)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,109 miles
    Test number
    266108491083
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass110,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,966 miles
    Test number
    630261780010
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  16. Fail110,966 miles (+7,248)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,966 miles
    Test number
    521388170016
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  17. Pass103,718 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    113471959097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  18. Fail103,718 miles (+4,417)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    670411159022
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  19. Pass99,301 miles (+5,679)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    99,301 miles
    Test number
    153301158450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,622 miles (+7,431)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    93,622 miles
    Test number
    270900557021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    86,191 miles
    Test number
    473241356072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 CRJ

Does L90 CRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 CRJ expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 CRJ?
The MOT on L90 CRJ expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 CRJ done?
L90 CRJ was recorded at 138,733 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,570 miles a year.
Has L90 CRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CRJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 CRJ 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 CRJ find?
L90 CRJ failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front prop shaft securing bolt loose; nearside track rod end ball joint has excessive play; offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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