Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
L90 DJVMOT history
L90 DJV is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 138,956 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 138,956 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 34
- 21 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,026 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 DJV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 DJV was last recorded at 138,956 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,130 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 826 miles
- Average per year
- 4,026 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 138,956 miles
- 2024 – 135,661 miles
- 2023 – 134,359 miles
- 2022 – 132,479 miles
- 2021 – 130,430 miles
- 2020 – 127,970 miles
- 2019 – 125,126 miles
- 2018 – 121,068 miles
- 2017 – 116,310 miles
- 2016 – 113,382 miles
- 2015 – 108,756 miles
- 2014 – 100,898 miles
- 2013 – 96,931 miles
- 2012 – 91,362 miles
- 2011 – 86,631 miles
- 2010 – 82,739 miles
- 2009 – 79,016 miles
- 2008 – 73,912 miles
- 2007 – 67,052 miles
- 2006 – 60,637 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,956 miles
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (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
Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Areas of corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Coil spring corroded all 4
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
34 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,956 miles (+826)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 138,956 miles
- Test number
- 533804529483
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass138,130 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 138,130 miles
- Test number
- 859203777121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,113 miles (+2,452)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,113 miles
- Test number
- 241878715553
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sus mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass135,661 miles (+1,302)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 135,661 miles
- Test number
- 422783200615
- 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 @ axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass134,359 miles (+1,880)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 134,359 miles
- Test number
- 369210684232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,479 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 132,479 miles
- Test number
- 425375016300
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed
Fail132,479 miles (+2,049)5 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,479 miles
- Test number
- 577749894923
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting area behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed
Pass130,430 miles (+2,460)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 130,430 miles
- Test number
- 719366860619
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass127,970 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 127,970 miles
- Test number
- 516525915005
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,966 miles (+2,840)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,966 miles
- Test number
- 238899022814
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,126 miles (+102)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 125,126 miles
- Test number
- 575857913044
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront hubs feel tight when turned
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension turret corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWiper linkage noisey
Fail125,024 miles (+3,956)5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,024 miles
- Test number
- 922655023006
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront hubs feel tight when turned
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension turret corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWiper linkage noisey
Pass121,068 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 121,068 miles
- Test number
- 766666643712
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail121,065 miles (+4,755)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,065 miles
- Test number
- 295537359307
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking box area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,310 miles (+2,928)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 116,310 miles
- Test number
- 383141827755
- AdvisoryOil leak eng oil leak
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)
Pass113,382 miles (+4,626)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 113,382 miles
- Test number
- 697616104439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,756 miles (+11)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 108,756 miles
- Test number
- 615866265104
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.
- NoteN/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.
- NotePlay in o/s/r lower tie bar bush.
- NoteRear exhaust minor leak.
Fail108,745 miles (+7,847)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,745 miles
- Test number
- 509673865119
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.
- NoteN/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.
- NotePlay in o/s/r lower tie bar bush.
- NoteRear exhaust minor leak.
Pass100,898 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 100,898 miles
- Test number
- 659717354160
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Fail100,898 miles (+3,967)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,898 miles
- Test number
- 248915254464
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass96,931 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 96,931 miles
- Test number
- 285139343431
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail96,923 miles (+5,561)11 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,923 miles
- Test number
- 209102043191
- FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass91,362 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 91,362 miles
- Test number
- 316820752176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,356 miles (+4,725)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,356 miles
- Test number
- 987939242155
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,631 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 86,631 miles
- Test number
- 439477021148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,627 miles (+3,888)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,627 miles
- Test number
- 505526121137
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass82,739 miles (+3,723)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 82,739 miles
- Test number
- 263321330171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,016 miles (+95)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 79,016 miles
- Test number
- 143632939129
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSteering box seal slightly damp
Fail78,921 miles (+5,009)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,921 miles
- Test number
- 370837229142
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSteering box seal slightly damp
Pass73,912 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2009
- Odometer
- 73,912 miles
- Test number
- 743423838185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,808 miles (+6,756)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,808 miles
- Test number
- 713248828148
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass67,052 miles (+6,415)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2008
- Odometer
- 67,052 miles
- Test number
- 451374427111
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSlight play n/s and o/s/f hub bearings
Pass60,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2007
- Odometer
- 60,637 miles
- Test number
- 802806446174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,637 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,637 miles
- Test number
- 232548736172
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Questions about L90 DJV
- Does L90 DJV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DJV is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L90 DJV?
- The MOT on L90 DJV is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 DJV done?
- L90 DJV was recorded at 138,956 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,026 miles a year.
- Has L90 DJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 DJV has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L90 DJV 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 DJV find?
- L90 DJV passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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