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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 EDMMOT history

L90 EDM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 121,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L90 EDM blue 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 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,707 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 EDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 EDM was last recorded at 121,707 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,906 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
801 miles
Average per year
3,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,707 miles
  • 2025 – 120,906 miles
  • 2024 – 119,861 miles
  • 2023 – 118,947 miles
  • 2022 – 117,948 miles
  • 2021 – 117,235 miles
  • 2020 – 116,576 miles
  • 2019 – 115,801 miles
  • 2018 – 115,798 miles
  • 2017 – 113,111 miles
  • 2016 – 110,833 miles
  • 2015 – 107,786 miles
  • 2014 – 101,684 miles
  • 2013 – 95,355 miles
  • 2012 – 89,641 miles
  • 2011 – 83,250 miles
  • 2010 – 79,586 miles
  • 2009 – 76,332 miles
  • 2008 – 72,497 miles
  • 2007 – 66,590 miles
  • 2006 – 56,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,707 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear anti roll bar fouling tow bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,707 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,707 miles
    Test number
    828478751022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,906 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,906 miles
    Test number
    234456983291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,861 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    119,861 miles
    Test number
    370214007198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,947 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,947 miles
    Test number
    309727365385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,936 miles (+988)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,936 miles
    Test number
    366111806921
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,948 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,948 miles
    Test number
    526862104325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,235 miles
    Test number
    222548526105
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar fouling tow bar

  8. Fail117,235 miles (+659)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,235 miles
    Test number
    463025449414
    • DangerousRear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling prop and damaged (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil on
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar fouling tow bar

  9. Pass116,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,576 miles
    Test number
    190059187385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail116,576 miles (+775)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,576 miles
    Test number
    488102537680
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass115,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,801 miles
    Test number
    118481761786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Fail115,800 miles (+2)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,800 miles
    Test number
    736979672433
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorSide repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Fail115,798 miles (+2,687)2 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,798 miles
    Test number
    192363209157
    • DangerousNearside Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced By A frame mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass113,111 miles (+2,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,111 miles
    Test number
    566710156511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  15. Pass110,833 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,833 miles
    Test number
    571557320733
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber towers (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside of chassis by front of rear trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front triangle bush's both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail110,833 miles (+3,047)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,833 miles
    Test number
    195980878461
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber towers (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside of chassis by front of rear trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front triangle bush's both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass107,786 miles (+6,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,786 miles
    Test number
    241283095114
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing on inner surfaces

  18. Pass101,684 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,684 miles
    Test number
    118408654212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBonnet safty catch plate missing off slam panel

  19. Fail101,684 miles (+6,329)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,684 miles
    Test number
    995618254263
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBonnet safty catch plate missing off slam panel

  20. Pass95,355 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    367787703189
    • NoteH/brake requires adjustment

  21. Fail95,352 miles (+5,711)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,352 miles
    Test number
    929385803159
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass89,641 miles (+137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,641 miles
    Test number
    548685922162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  23. Fail89,504 miles (+6,254)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,504 miles
    Test number
    898138412150
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded/pitted

  24. Fail83,250 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    507329201113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass83,250 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    669039901111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,586 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,586 miles
    Test number
    281004200188
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass79,586 miles (+3,254)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,586 miles
    Test number
    441154500183
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass76,332 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,332 miles
    Test number
    874029719120
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Fail76,332 miles (+3,835)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,332 miles
    Test number
    862587319157
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAnti-roll bar chaffing agaist fuel tank

  30. Pass72,497 miles (+5,907)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,497 miles
    Test number
    274656908427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Pass66,590 miles (+9,997)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,590 miles
    Test number
    400080467089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Pass56,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,593 miles
    Test number
    110195746417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 EDM

Does L90 EDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 EDM is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 EDM?
The MOT on L90 EDM is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 EDM done?
L90 EDM was recorded at 121,707 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,195 miles a year.
Has L90 EDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 EDM has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 EDM 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 EDM find?
L90 EDM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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