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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 EFJMOT history

L90 EFJ is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 262,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

L90 EFJ grey 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 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
262,721 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 EFJ
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
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 EFJ was last recorded at 262,721 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
259,878 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,843 miles
Average per year
4,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 262,721 miles
  • 2025 – 259,878 miles
  • 2023 – 259,307 miles
  • 2022 – 251,933 miles
  • 2021 – 244,129 miles
  • 2020 – 238,243 miles
  • 2019 – 232,148 miles
  • 2018 – 226,708 miles
  • 2017 – 218,012 miles
  • 2016 – 212,719 miles
  • 2015 – 208,222 miles
  • 2014 – 207,106 miles
  • 2012 – 201,627 miles
  • 2011 – 200,207 miles
  • 2007 – 178,966 miles
  • 2006 – 166,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,721 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • O/s front to rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive water

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive only just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,721 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    262,721 miles
    Test number
    913028081248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass259,878 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    259,878 miles
    Test number
    816549998003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass259,307 miles (+7,374)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    259,307 miles
    Test number
    841228966406
    • MinorCentral Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass251,933 miles (+7,804)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    251,933 miles
    Test number
    214408327694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass244,129 miles (+5,886)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    244,129 miles
    Test number
    306247846749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass238,243 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    238,243 miles
    Test number
    991811575022
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail238,232 miles (+6,084)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,232 miles
    Test number
    716959658211
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass232,148 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    232,148 miles
    Test number
    507790801384
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive only just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail232,132 miles (+5,424)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,132 miles
    Test number
    265559255431
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire by spill pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive only just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass226,708 miles (+8,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    226,708 miles
    Test number
    488179673573
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s lower shock absorber bush wearing
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass218,012 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    218,012 miles
    Test number
    880685326244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle metal brake pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s front to rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r chassis has slight surface corrosion

  12. Fail218,010 miles (+5,291)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,010 miles
    Test number
    718159037920
    • DangerousNearside Front brake caliper locking device missing securing bolt missing caliper insecure no brake test carried out (3.5.1l)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r chassis has some surface corrosion

  13. Pass212,719 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    212,719 miles
    Test number
    453157376845
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f exhaust section has some deterioration
    • AdvisoryO/s front to rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

  14. Fail212,718 miles (+9)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,718 miles
    Test number
    278945971112
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f exhaust section has some deterioration
    • AdvisoryO/s front to rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

  15. Fail212,709 miles (+4,487)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,709 miles
    Test number
    821206528019
    • FailureFuel system component leaking number 2 injector (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner chassis holed and corroded (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner chassis holed and corroded by wiring loom (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section has slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryO/s front to rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak at radiator area

  16. Pass208,222 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    208,222 miles
    Test number
    115325815179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass207,106 miles (+5,479)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    207,106 miles
    Test number
    606866314019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass201,627 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    201,627 miles
    Test number
    316858832239
    • NoteO/s/r diff seal leaking

  19. Fail201,627 miles (+1,420)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,627 miles
    Test number
    179448232246
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r diff seal leaking

  20. Pass200,207 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    200,207 miles
    Test number
    155748201234
    • NoteHas a positive marker on DVLA seriously damaged register.

  21. Fail200,198 miles (+21,232)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,198 miles
    Test number
    855206401283
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHas a positive marker on DVLA seriously damaged register.

  22. Pass178,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    178,966 miles
    Test number
    264787457145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail178,966 miles (+12,046)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,966 miles
    Test number
    152516457150
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail166,920 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,920 miles
    Test number
    623894226143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  25. Pass166,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    166,920 miles
    Test number
    922854026192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 EFJ

Does L90 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 EFJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 EFJ?
The MOT on L90 EFJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 EFJ done?
L90 EFJ was recorded at 262,721 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,839 miles a year.
Has L90 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 EFJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 EFJ 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 EFJ find?
L90 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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