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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 EMOMOT history

L90 EMO is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

L90 EMO white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
162,374 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 EMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 EMO was last recorded at 162,374 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,724 miles · 18 Oct 2017
Between the last two tests
650 miles
Average per year
4,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,374 miles
  • 2017 – 161,724 miles
  • 2016 – 153,580 miles
  • 2015 – 145,537 miles
  • 2013 – 140,054 miles
  • 2012 – 125,225 miles
  • 2011 – 112,810 miles
  • 2010 – 106,862 miles
  • 2009 – 100,984 miles
  • 2008 – 94,101 miles
  • 2007 – 85,000 miles
  • 2006 – 73,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,374 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,374 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    162,374 miles
    Test number
    337436561956
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Fail162,374 miles1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,374 miles
    Test number
    450567501317
    • Repaired at testTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    813489547771
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass161,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    161,724 miles
    Test number
    484561565808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,724 miles (+8,144)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,724 miles
    Test number
    180435395893
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  6. Pass153,580 miles (+8,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    153,580 miles
    Test number
    135377728285
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  7. Pass145,537 miles (+5,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    145,537 miles
    Test number
    759495005040
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  8. Pass140,054 miles (+20)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    140,054 miles
    Test number
    347550043306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
  9. Fail140,034 miles (+14,809)5 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,034 miles
    Test number
    427157233381
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Pass125,225 miles (+12,415)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    125,225 miles
    Test number
    618119822323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,810 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    112,810 miles
    Test number
    698878521376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,862 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    106,862 miles
    Test number
    752822340346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail106,837 miles (+5,853)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,837 miles
    Test number
    823971040332
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass100,984 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    100,984 miles
    Test number
    751773149378
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail100,843 miles (+6,742)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,843 miles
    Test number
    461410139427
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass94,101 miles (+9,101)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    94,101 miles
    Test number
    204033438322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,000 miles (+11,385)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,000 miles
    Test number
    633364927304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    73,615 miles
    Test number
    321631636340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 EMO

Does L90 EMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 EMO expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 EMO?
The MOT on L90 EMO expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 EMO done?
L90 EMO was recorded at 162,374 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 4,782 miles a year.
Has L90 EMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 EMO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 EMO 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 EMO find?
L90 EMO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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