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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

L90 ESKMOT history

L90 ESK is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 72,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L90 ESK grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,558 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ESK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
18 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ESK was last recorded at 72,558 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,133 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
425 miles
Average per year
5,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,558 miles
  • 2025 – 72,133 miles
  • 2024 – 71,213 miles
  • 2023 – 68,460 miles
  • 2022 – 68,102 miles
  • 2021 – 68,097 miles
  • 2020 – 58,403 miles
  • 2019 – 48,598 miles
  • 2018 – 32,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,558 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,558 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,558 miles
    Test number
    151720452887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,133 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,133 miles
    Test number
    284546994430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,213 miles (+2,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,213 miles
    Test number
    501035660994
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass68,460 miles (+358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,460 miles
    Test number
    994358818698
    • AdvisoryRear Rear seats folden down
  5. Pass68,102 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,102 miles
    Test number
    302127085048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,097 miles (+9,694)3 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,097 miles
    Test number
    688127899217
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired also leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from transmission diffg (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass58,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,403 miles
    Test number
    547507057594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Fail58,403 miles (+9,805)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,403 miles
    Test number
    265994930667
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass48,598 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,598 miles
    Test number
    192534946355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,483 miles (+15,896)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,483 miles
    Test number
    154555774821
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass32,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,587 miles
    Test number
    611605156995
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads worn (3.5.1g)

Questions about L90 ESK

Does L90 ESK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 ESK is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 ESK?
The MOT on L90 ESK is valid until 21 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 ESK done?
L90 ESK was recorded at 72,558 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,184 miles a year.
Has L90 ESK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ESK has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 ESK 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 ESK find?
L90 ESK passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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