
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
L90 DSTMOT history
L90 DST is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,635 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 169,635 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,556 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 DST
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 10 Sept 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 DST was last recorded at 169,635 miles on 2 Jan 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 169,628 miles · 20 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 2,556 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 169,635 miles
- 2023 – 169,628 miles
- 2022 – 168,629 miles
- 2021 – 165,852 miles
- 2020 – 165,844 miles
- 2019 – 164,002 miles
- 2018 – 163,984 miles
- 2017 – 161,605 miles
- 2016 – 159,283 miles
- 2015 – 156,268 miles
- 2014 – 156,268 miles
- 2013 – 153,182 miles
- 2012 – 150,209 miles
- 2011 – 140,192 miles
- 2010 – 138,585 miles
- 2009 – 135,646 miles
- 2008 – 134,298 miles
- 2007 – 133,445 miles
- 2006 – 125,200 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
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.
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Slight play in front hubs
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,635 miles (+7)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 169,635 miles
- Test number
- 397530431603
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail169,628 miles (+999)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,628 miles
- Test number
- 280429574238
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE and Off Side Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath Passenger side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration lamp intensity obviously reduced
Pass168,629 miles (+2,777)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 168,629 miles
- Test number
- 938440470595
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass165,852 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 165,852 miles
- Test number
- 810117446967
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail165,844 miles (+1,842)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,844 miles
- Test number
- 118834547526
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Drag 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))
- MajorOffside Drag 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))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWiper blades poor/split
Pass164,002 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 164,002 miles
- Test number
- 268285195938
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail164,002 miles (+18)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,002 miles
- Test number
- 517802609121
- Repaired at testRegistration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail163,984 miles (+2,379)8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,984 miles
- Test number
- 405013075261
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded scuttle (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking engine leak offs (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (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))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged all (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in front hubs
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass161,605 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 161,605 miles
- Test number
- 905602275718
- AdvisoryOuter Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight play in front hubs
Fail161,601 miles (+2,318)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,601 miles
- Test number
- 981638118397
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOuter Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight play in front hubs
Pass159,283 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 159,283 miles
- Test number
- 224602918598
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail159,273 miles (+3,005)1 dangerous16 failures23 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,273 miles
- Test number
- 633937252561
- DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking flexi hose area (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Steering system fouling tyre hitting suspension arm on full lock (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing hub bolt (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play axle hub ball (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Steering locking device insecure lock stop bolt (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing hub bolt (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryAirbox is insecure
- AdvisoryBoth front seatbelt webbings are slightly damaged
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber is missing
- AdvisoryDrivers seat is in poor condition
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to offside rear chassis near towbar mount (will need attention soon)
- AdvisoryIndicator stalk is loose
- AdvisoryNumber of stonechips in windscreen
- AdvisoryOffside front seatbelt stalk casing is missing but still working ok
- AdvisoryOil leaks from engine , gearbox and axles
- AdvisorySome corrosion to front and rear brake pipes
- AdvisorySome oil dampness around steering box area
- AdvisorySome staining around fuel tank
- AdvisorySome stonecut damage to both front tyres
- AdvisorySome wear in nearside and offside front hockey stick arm bushes
- AdvisorySome wear in offside front panhard rod bush
- AdvisorySpare wheel is missing
- AdvisorySteering full lock is severely reduced when turning right
- AdvisoryWiring is untidy near battery and passenger front seat
- AdvisoryWiring untidy near drivers footwell
Pass156,268 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 156,268 miles
- Test number
- 667447645090
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteDrivers seat belt buckle cover missing
Fail156,268 miles (+8)11 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,268 miles
- Test number
- 568605554277
- FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail156,260 miles (+3,078)19 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,260 miles
- Test number
- 605860804124
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureBrake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass153,182 miles (+2,973)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 153,182 miles
- Test number
- 179515663401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,209 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 150,209 miles
- Test number
- 655105562290
- AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAdvise steering arm rear touching diff in full lock
Fail150,206 miles (+10,014)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,206 miles
- Test number
- 317744662422
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAdvise steering arm rear touching diff in full lock
Pass140,192 miles (+1,607)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 140,192 miles
- Test number
- 745578221289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,585 miles (+2,939)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 138,585 miles
- Test number
- 300739040233
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteVarious slight oil leaks
Pass135,646 miles (+1,348)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 135,646 miles
- Test number
- 671325149211
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteVarious points of corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in prescribed areas
- NoteVarious slight oil leaks
Pass134,298 miles (+853)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 134,298 miles
- Test number
- 281965158296
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass133,445 miles (+8,245)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 133,445 miles
- Test number
- 333658307297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,200 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 125,200 miles
- Test number
- 300677816239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,089 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,089 miles
- Test number
- 384260016246
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Questions about L90 DST
- Does L90 DST currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 DST expired on 1 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 DST?
- The MOT on L90 DST expired on 1 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 DST done?
- L90 DST was recorded at 169,635 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2024, an average of 2,556 miles a year.
- Has L90 DST ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 DST has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on L90 DST 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 DST find?
- L90 DST passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2024 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.
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