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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 HDJMOT history

L90 HDJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

L90 HDJ blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2026
Mileage
179,053 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HDJ was last recorded at 179,053 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 1,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,413 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,640 miles
Average per year
3,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,053 miles
  • 2023 – 177,413 miles
  • 2022 – 176,328 miles
  • 2021 – 174,294 miles
  • 2020 – 172,068 miles
  • 2019 – 165,713 miles
  • 2018 – 164,626 miles
  • 2017 – 162,877 miles
  • 2016 – 161,408 miles
  • 2015 – 158,969 miles
  • 2013 – 155,871 miles
  • 2012 – 151,866 miles
  • 2011 – 148,595 miles
  • 2010 – 141,559 miles
  • 2009 – 133,635 miles
  • 2008 – 126,046 miles
  • 2007 – 119,372 miles
  • 2006 – 112,874 miles
  • 2005 – 104,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,053 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,053 miles (+1,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    179,053 miles
    Test number
    281137952925
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass177,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    177,413 miles
    Test number
    641305079636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail177,412 miles (+1,084)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,412 miles
    Test number
    332930105767
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,328 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    176,328 miles
    Test number
    237984665767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail176,321 miles (+2,027)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,321 miles
    Test number
    720967198685
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose ALL 4 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

  6. Pass174,294 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    174,294 miles
    Test number
    911031191718
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail174,271 miles (+2,203)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,271 miles
    Test number
    817395607756
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass172,068 miles (+94)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    172,068 miles
    Test number
    114445174335
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail171,974 miles (+6,261)1 dangerous6 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,974 miles
    Test number
    362907237283
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass165,713 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,713 miles
    Test number
    535226860799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail165,713 miles (+1,087)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,713 miles
    Test number
    786303843163
    • DangerousNearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass164,626 miles (+1,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    164,626 miles
    Test number
    990045645754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch/floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch/floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass162,877 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    162,877 miles
    Test number
    896789093775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail162,877 miles (+1,469)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,877 miles
    Test number
    743375267305
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass161,408 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    161,408 miles
    Test number
    229044451553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass158,969 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    158,969 miles
    Test number
    676600425055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass155,871 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    155,871 miles
    Test number
    607727733387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass151,866 miles (+3,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    151,866 miles
    Test number
    266154232339
    • NoteAdvice slight misting on front suspension joints nearside and offside

  19. Pass148,595 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    148,595 miles
    Test number
    515669931351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass141,559 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    141,559 miles
    Test number
    172393330331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail141,367 miles (+7,732)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    391879510359
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  22. Pass133,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    133,635 miles
    Test number
    271024829382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail133,635 miles (+7,589)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,635 miles
    Test number
    402324629435
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass126,046 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    126,046 miles
    Test number
    433293328355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass119,372 miles (+6,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    119,372 miles
    Test number
    594652997277
    • AdvisoryCentre Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass112,874 miles (+8,003)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    112,874 miles
    Test number
    461435676231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass104,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    104,871 miles
    Test number
    910336075244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail104,874 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,874 miles
    Test number
    651916275288
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Questions about L90 HDJ

Does L90 HDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 HDJ expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 HDJ?
The MOT on L90 HDJ expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 HDJ done?
L90 HDJ was recorded at 179,053 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 3,835 miles a year.
Has L90 HDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HDJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 HDJ 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 HDJ find?
L90 HDJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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