Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
L90 HOJMOT history
L90 HOJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 260,838 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 260,838 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,788 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 HOJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 17 Aug 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 HOJ was last recorded at 260,838 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 260,213 miles · 2 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 625 miles
- Average per year
- 5,788 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 260,838 miles
- 2025 – 260,213 miles
- 2023 – 260,187 miles
- 2022 – 260,073 miles
- 2021 – 259,978 miles
- 2019 – 259,810 miles
- 2018 – 259,406 miles
- 2017 – 258,923 miles
- 2016 – 258,804 miles
- 2015 – 258,421 miles
- 2014 – 258,195 miles
- 2013 – 257,293 miles
- 2012 – 238,000 miles
- 2011 – 218,017 miles
- 2010 – 203,865 miles
- 2009 – 189,344 miles
- 2008 – 169,931 miles
- 2007 – 158,419 miles
- 2006 – 148,861 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass260,838 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2012
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass260,838 miles (+625)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 260,838 miles
- Test number
- 698679100288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass260,213 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 260,213 miles
- Test number
- 400914832669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass260,187 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 260,187 miles
- Test number
- 333491190696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass260,073 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 260,073 miles
- Test number
- 742044111826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass259,978 miles (+144)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 259,978 miles
- Test number
- 862130713603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass259,834 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 259,834 miles
- Test number
- 456118694570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass259,810 miles (+404)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 259,810 miles
- Test number
- 722917139708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass259,406 miles (+483)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 259,406 miles
- Test number
- 616871744105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass258,923 miles (+119)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 258,923 miles
- Test number
- 237998666736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass258,804 miles (+383)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 258,804 miles
- Test number
- 991418184708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass258,421 miles (+226)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 258,421 miles
- Test number
- 511970683242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)
Pass258,195 miles (+902)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 258,195 miles
- Test number
- 857255934341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass257,293 miles (+1,184)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 257,293 miles
- Test number
- 956040153399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass256,109 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 256,109 miles
- Test number
- 239873553254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteBrake and clutch pedal anti slip pad slightly worn
Fail256,102 miles (+18,102)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,102 miles
- Test number
- 938693053220
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteBrake and clutch pedal anti slip pad slightly worn
Pass238,000 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 238,000 miles
- Test number
- 229447052252
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Fail238,000 miles (+19,983)15 failures8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,000 miles
- Test number
- 335711952451
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass218,017 miles (+4)9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 218,017 miles
- Test number
- 226590851262
- AdvisoryLower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryUpper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail218,013 miles (+14,148)6 failures9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,013 miles
- Test number
- 388159441270
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureVehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)
- AdvisoryLower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryUpper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass203,865 miles (+14,521)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 203,865 miles
- Test number
- 132974740298
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass189,344 miles (+14)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 189,344 miles
- Test number
- 712686249250
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail189,330 miles (+19,399)3 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,330 miles
- Test number
- 310444849254
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteHandbrake near max travel
Pass169,931 miles (+13)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 169,931 miles
- Test number
- 874388948256
- 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHandbrake close to maximum travel
- NotePower steering belt cracked
- NoteRear anti roll bar rubbing on springs
Fail169,918 miles (+11,499)7 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,918 miles
- Test number
- 743105248259
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHandbrake close to maximum travel
- NotePower steering belt cracked
- NoteRear anti roll bar rubbing on springs
Pass158,419 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 158,419 miles
- Test number
- 351288547272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,413 miles (+9,552)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,413 miles
- Test number
- 264087147281
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass148,861 miles (+6)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 148,861 miles
- Test number
- 472481556288
- NoteOffside swivel hub leaking slightly
Fail148,855 miles4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,855 miles
- Test number
- 130147546209
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about L90 HOJ
- Does L90 HOJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 HOJ is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 HOJ?
- The MOT on L90 HOJ is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 HOJ done?
- L90 HOJ was recorded at 260,838 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,788 miles a year.
- Has L90 HOJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 HOJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2013.
- Has the mileage on L90 HOJ 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 HOJ find?
- L90 HOJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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