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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 HLKMOT history

L90 HLK is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

L90 HLK 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 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
79,572 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HLK was last recorded at 79,572 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2007: 20,476 miles, lower than 20,479 miles on 5 Dec 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,516 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
2,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,572 miles
  • 2025 – 79,089 miles
  • 2024 – 76,512 miles
  • 2023 – 74,150 miles
  • 2022 – 73,590 miles
  • 2021 – 72,650 miles
  • 2020 – 72,160 miles
  • 2019 – 68,605 miles
  • 2017 – 61,496 miles
  • 2015 – 53,579 miles
  • 2014 – 48,217 miles
  • 2013 – 44,118 miles
  • 2012 – 37,493 miles
  • 2011 – 31,569 miles
  • 2009 – 23,751 miles
  • 2008 – 20,479 miles
  • 2007 – 20,476 miles
  • 2005 – 20,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,572 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front hub seal slightly weeping but not contaminating brake disc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before tail pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,572 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    79,572 miles
    Test number
    898452392767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,516 miles (+427)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,516 miles
    Test number
    811153660481
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,089 miles (+2,577)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,089 miles
    Test number
    223658811468
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass76,512 miles (+2,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,512 miles
    Test number
    780059554924
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,150 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    984273554379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,590 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,590 miles
    Test number
    704835188307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,650 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,650 miles
    Test number
    337483019914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal slightly weeping but not contaminating brake disc
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal slightly weeping but not contaminating brake disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail72,646 miles (+486)1 dangerous10 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,646 miles
    Test number
    357203803896
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition damage on the nearside of windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal slightly weeping but not contaminating brake disc
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal slightly weeping but not contaminating brake disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,160 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    934060089470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,605 miles (+79)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,605 miles
    Test number
    698298850409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sidewall has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner side walls have slight damage
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting rubber splitting
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  11. Fail68,526 miles (+7,030)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,526 miles
    Test number
    924118147409
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower hub swivel pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper hub swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sidewall has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner side walls have slight damage
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting rubber splitting
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  12. Pass61,496 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    665994026542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,488 miles (+7,909)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,488 miles
    Test number
    518591878671
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in 2 places (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting in 2 places (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started in o/s/f chassis
    • AdvisoryPlay in front propshaft universal joint
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt noisy
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear shock absorber top bushes
    • AdvisorySlight weep at both front hub seals
    • AdvisorySlight weep at power steering bottle

  14. Pass53,579 miles (+299)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,579 miles
    Test number
    899842295118
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteHeadlamp patterns slightly deteriorated
    • NoteWing repeater colours fading

  15. Fail53,280 miles (+5,063)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,280 miles
    Test number
    315747375114
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHeadlamp patterns slightly deteriorated
    • NoteIndicator wing repeaters fading

  16. Pass48,217 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,217 miles
    Test number
    639858454161
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteChassis of vehicle corroded in places.
    • NoteRear brake discs pitting.

  17. Fail48,217 miles (+4,099)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,217 miles
    Test number
    787860654128
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteChassis of vehicle corroded in places.
    • NoteRear brake discs pitting.

  18. Pass44,118 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,118 miles
    Test number
    765348873113
    • NoteBoth diffs leaking oil.
    • NoteGearbox leaking oil.
    • NoteOil leak on engine.
    • NoteVehicle chassis corroded in places.

  19. Fail44,118 miles (+6,625)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,118 miles
    Test number
    759457773158
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth diffs leaking oil.
    • NoteGearbox leaking oil.
    • NoteOil leak on engine.
    • NoteVehicle chassis corroded in places.

  20. Pass37,493 miles (+5,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,493 miles
    Test number
    708537762117
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass31,569 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,569 miles
    Test number
    345065371130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,514 miles (+7,763)1 dangerous2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,514 miles
    Test number
    406733271166
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront shock absorbers slightly damp
    • NoteN/s+ o/s/f brake pipes corroding
    • NoteN/s/f floor corroding
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has had sidewall repair?
    • NoteO/s/f hub oil seal leaking
    • NoteOil leak on rear axle

  23. Pass23,751 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,751 miles
    Test number
    942621819363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,679 miles (+3,200)3 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,679 miles
    Test number
    190591109362
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth wipers split on ends
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe started to corrode
    • NoteMain beam warning light inop
    • NoteO/s/f axle bush started to split
    • NoteOil leak on transfer box
    • NoteSlight leaks from both front suspension hubs
    • NoteSlight wear in front steering damper

  25. Pass20,479 miles (+3)1 dangerous1 advisory12 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,479 miles
    Test number
    610159198189
    • DangerousMain beam tell tale not working
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion underbody some in prescribed areas
    • NoteAll 4 wheels protruding from body
    • NoteBoth front swivel ball seals leaking
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip surface non original,poor quality,matching clutch pedal one came off during testing
    • NoteDamage underbody
    • NoteExcessive corrosion to both chassis front anti rollbar mounts,not required on this vehicle
    • NoteMilage not changed although vehicle been driven
    • NotePrevious welded repairs some with incorrect gauge steel
    • NoteRear crossmember,o/s and n/s rear main chassis corroded to excess and holed
    • NoteRecommend that tow bar is not used due to corrosion
    • NoteSeveral testable items of poor quality materials,poor fitting or only just adequate for a pass
    • NoteSteering wheel non original and of poor quality

  26. Pass20,476 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,476 miles
    Test number
    690858117089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,479 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,479 miles
    Test number
    564669235392
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

  28. Pass20,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,479 miles
    Test number
    770629235348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 HLK

Does L90 HLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 HLK is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 HLK?
The MOT on L90 HLK is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 HLK done?
L90 HLK was recorded at 79,572 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 2,884 miles a year.
Has L90 HLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HLK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 HLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 HLK find?
L90 HLK passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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