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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 EDSMOT history

L90 EDS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 229,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L90 EDS 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 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
229,411 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 EDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 EDS was last recorded at 229,411 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2012: 18,406 miles, lower than 183,953 miles on 26 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
227,182 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,229 miles
Average per year
4,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,411 miles
  • 2025 – 227,182 miles
  • 2023 – 220,198 miles
  • 2022 – 216,814 miles
  • 2020 – 212,096 miles
  • 2019 – 209,958 miles
  • 2018 – 208,127 miles
  • 2017 – 200,657 miles
  • 2016 – 193,731 miles
  • 2013 – 189,853 miles
  • 2012 – 18,406 miles
  • 2011 – 183,953 miles
  • 2009 – 182,733 miles
  • 2008 – 168,778 miles
  • 2007 – 152,850 miles
  • 2006 – 133,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,411 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Hand brake travel advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,411 miles (+2,229)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    229,411 miles
    Test number
    592381404514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass227,182 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    227,182 miles
    Test number
    319532675535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail227,181 miles (+6,983)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,181 miles
    Test number
    312476827075
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass220,198 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    220,198 miles
    Test number
    171778785575
    • AdvisoryFront Floor Rusty/Holed Not Within A Prescribed Area
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Body Mounting Corroded But Still Secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail220,198 miles (+3,384)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,198 miles
    Test number
    625352942280
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking Leak Off Pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Floor Rusty/Holed Not Within A Prescribed Area
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Body Mounting Corroded But Still Secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass216,814 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    216,814 miles
    Test number
    203420441776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail216,813 miles (+4,717)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,813 miles
    Test number
    276431401497
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass212,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    212,096 miles
    Test number
    349961493417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail212,096 miles (+2,138)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,096 miles
    Test number
    650053390609
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass209,958 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    209,958 miles
    Test number
    799445236427
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel advise

  11. Fail209,957 miles (+1,830)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,957 miles
    Test number
    516280707125
    • MajorFuel system component leaking lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel advise

  12. Pass208,127 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    208,127 miles
    Test number
    575629581743
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper bar corroded

  13. Fail208,127 miles (+7,470)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,127 miles
    Test number
    318501850977
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not locking in place (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor above chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength were radius arm in bolted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper bar corroded

  14. Pass200,657 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    200,657 miles
    Test number
    678344754916
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion osf inner wing

  15. Fail200,639 miles (+6,908)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,639 miles
    Test number
    535061962526
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam both front (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass193,731 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    193,731 miles
    Test number
    752863826225
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail193,725 miles (+3,872)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,725 miles
    Test number
    169900107694
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass189,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    189,853 miles
    Test number
    686148663222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail189,853 miles (+171,447)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,853 miles
    Test number
    868017163233
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass18,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,406 miles
    Test number
    198387652210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,406 miles (-165,547)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,406 miles
    Test number
    335021052478
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSmall hole in nearside front floor

  22. Pass183,953 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    183,953 miles
    Test number
    547546211157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail183,945 miles (+1,212)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,945 miles
    Test number
    235290811410
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass182,733 miles (+13,955)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    182,733 miles
    Test number
    551899139228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass168,778 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    168,778 miles
    Test number
    270418328436
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail168,778 miles (+15,928)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,778 miles
    Test number
    880068328108
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass152,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    152,850 miles
    Test number
    101425877496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail152,850 miles (+18,957)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,850 miles
    Test number
    664464977021
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass133,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    133,893 miles
    Test number
    923511836031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 EDS

Does L90 EDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 EDS is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 EDS?
The MOT on L90 EDS is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 EDS done?
L90 EDS was recorded at 229,411 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,647 miles a year.
Has L90 EDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 EDS has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 EDS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 EDS find?
L90 EDS passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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