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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 EHSMOT history

L90 EHS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 220,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L90 EHS 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 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
220,654 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 EHS
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 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 EHS was last recorded at 220,654 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,885 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,769 miles
Average per year
4,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 220,654 miles
  • 2023 – 217,885 miles
  • 2022 – 208,309 miles
  • 2021 – 197,043 miles
  • 2020 – 189,940 miles
  • 2019 – 187,305 miles
  • 2018 – 177,926 miles
  • 2017 – 173,937 miles
  • 2016 – 167,546 miles
  • 2015 – 166,538 miles
  • 2014 – 164,873 miles
  • 2013 – 162,881 miles
  • 2012 – 160,183 miles
  • 2011 – 157,276 miles
  • 2010 – 154,653 miles
  • 2008 – 151,529 miles
  • 2007 – 147,637 miles
  • 2006 – 141,209 miles
  • 2005 – 133,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,654 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak on front diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,654 miles (+2,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    220,654 miles
    Test number
    905578620981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass217,885 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    217,885 miles
    Test number
    686855259204
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Fail217,883 miles (+9,574)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,883 miles
    Test number
    861098596316
    • MajorFront Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass208,309 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    208,309 miles
    Test number
    643009304872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail208,308 miles (+8)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,308 miles
    Test number
    365089308673
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  6. Fail208,300 miles (+11,257)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,300 miles
    Test number
    996009707063
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass197,043 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    197,043 miles
    Test number
    464540471276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on front diff

  8. Fail197,042 miles (+7,102)2 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,042 miles
    Test number
    355216206202
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on front diff

  9. Pass189,940 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    189,940 miles
    Test number
    648714091411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail189,927 miles (+2,622)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,927 miles
    Test number
    407132232112
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

  11. Pass187,305 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    187,305 miles
    Test number
    379227105774
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  12. Fail187,295 miles (+9,369)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,295 miles
    Test number
    272807370695
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  13. Pass177,926 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    177,926 miles
    Test number
    677299249449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail177,924 miles (+3,987)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,924 miles
    Test number
    638307966341
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass173,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    173,937 miles
    Test number
    753283747482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail173,937 miles (+6,391)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,937 miles
    Test number
    311257430167
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass167,546 miles (+1,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    167,546 miles
    Test number
    127734359454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cracked tyre

  18. Pass166,538 miles (+1,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    166,538 miles
    Test number
    667289845010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass164,873 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    164,873 miles
    Test number
    137266334458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass162,881 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    162,881 miles
    Test number
    679510253057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass160,183 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    160,183 miles
    Test number
    108313852490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass157,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    157,276 miles
    Test number
    268240811048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail157,276 miles (+2,623)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,276 miles
    Test number
    959405001098
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNear side rear bump stop missing

  24. Pass154,653 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    154,653 miles
    Test number
    484792610025
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteNear side rear bump stop missing

  25. Fail154,653 miles (+3,124)2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,653 miles
    Test number
    544072110088
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteNear side rear bump stop missing

  26. Pass151,529 miles (+3,892)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    151,529 miles
    Test number
    100936738360
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass147,637 miles (+6,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    147,637 miles
    Test number
    482829337332
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass141,209 miles (+7,689)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    141,209 miles
    Test number
    294209616342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass133,520 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    133,520 miles
    Test number
    974958415369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

Questions about L90 EHS

Does L90 EHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 EHS is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 EHS?
The MOT on L90 EHS is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 EHS done?
L90 EHS was recorded at 220,654 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,341 miles a year.
Has L90 EHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 EHS has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 EHS 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 EHS find?
L90 EHS passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive.

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