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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 EXMMOT history

L90 EXM is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 187,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L90 EXM silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
187,677 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 EXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 EXM was last recorded at 187,677 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,908 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,769 miles
Average per year
7,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,677 miles
  • 2025 – 183,908 miles
  • 2024 – 181,475 miles
  • 2023 – 178,858 miles
  • 2022 – 170,867 miles
  • 2021 – 158,753 miles
  • 2020 – 149,202 miles
  • 2019 – 137,324 miles
  • 2018 – 125,443 miles
  • 2017 – 117,066 miles
  • 2016 – 109,302 miles
  • 2015 – 102,465 miles
  • 2014 – 96,193 miles
  • 2013 – 90,222 miles
  • 2012 – 83,399 miles
  • 2011 – 75,486 miles
  • 2010 – 67,543 miles
  • 2009 – 58,642 miles
  • 2008 – 49,485 miles
  • 2007 – 42,487 miles
  • 2006 – 33,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,677 miles
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust centre too rear section joint corroded

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass187,677 miles (+3,769)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    187,677 miles
    Test number
    668625377729
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre too rear section joint corroded

  2. Pass183,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    183,908 miles
    Test number
    606585042233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail183,908 miles (+2,433)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,908 miles
    Test number
    512938629810
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass181,475 miles (+2,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    181,475 miles
    Test number
    247181846663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,858 miles (+7,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,858 miles
    Test number
    911771975182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass170,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,867 miles
    Test number
    794178718547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail170,867 miles (+12,114)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,867 miles
    Test number
    775673933479
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,753 miles
    Test number
    950255470584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail158,753 miles (+9,551)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,753 miles
    Test number
    472142664987
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,202 miles
    Test number
    914402455879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,202 miles (+11,878)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,202 miles
    Test number
    412138742965
    • Repaired at testTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass137,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,324 miles
    Test number
    660227398476
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail137,324 miles (+11,881)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,324 miles
    Test number
    479581863106
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass125,443 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,443 miles
    Test number
    810635954784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail125,443 miles (+8,377)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,443 miles
    Test number
    421130390016
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass117,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,066 miles
    Test number
    473330013015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail117,066 miles (+7,764)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,066 miles
    Test number
    262286564397
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass109,302 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,302 miles
    Test number
    940339166193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail109,302 miles (+6,837)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,302 miles
    Test number
    817897728427
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass102,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,465 miles
    Test number
    109869065099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail102,465 miles (+6,272)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,465 miles
    Test number
    996528565045
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass96,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,193 miles
    Test number
    236290574039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,192 miles (+5,970)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,192 miles
    Test number
    636010474058
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  24. Pass90,222 miles (+6,823)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,222 miles
    Test number
    478222403107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,399 miles (+7,913)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,399 miles
    Test number
    487374912171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,486 miles (+7,943)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,486 miles
    Test number
    339056391070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,543 miles (+8,901)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,543 miles
    Test number
    901493910118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,642 miles (+9,157)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,642 miles
    Test number
    293275009126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass49,485 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,485 miles
    Test number
    733483898065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,487 miles (+8,715)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,487 miles
    Test number
    810718507195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass33,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,772 miles
    Test number
    272266416468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 EXM

Does L90 EXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 EXM is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 EXM?
The MOT on L90 EXM is valid until 24 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 EXM done?
L90 EXM was recorded at 187,677 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,766 miles a year.
Has L90 EXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 EXM has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 EXM 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 EXM find?
L90 EXM passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: hydraulic leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 5 more.

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