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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L90 HOMMOT history

L90 HOM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 160,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

L90 HOM blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
160,989 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HOM was last recorded at 160,989 miles on 7 May 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,943 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
8,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,989 miles
  • 2025 – 152,127 miles
  • 2024 – 142,227 miles
  • 2023 – 130,435 miles
  • 2021 – 118,250 miles
  • 2020 – 106,436 miles
  • 2019 – 97,436 miles
  • 2018 – 88,618 miles
  • 2017 – 82,333 miles
  • 2016 – 75,500 miles
  • 2015 – 68,192 miles
  • 2014 – 60,811 miles
  • 2013 – 52,783 miles
  • 2012 – 44,861 miles
  • 2011 – 37,604 miles
  • 2010 – 29,432 miles
  • 2009 – 21,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,989 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Differential pinion has excessive playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, transmission, steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Bolts missing from towbar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Both swivels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Diff flange has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Swivel has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Swivel has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,989 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    160,989 miles
    Test number
    362908025599
    • AdvisoryFront Differential pinion has excessive play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, transmission, steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,943 miles (+8,816)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,943 miles
    Test number
    774289442984
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS done (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Differential pinion has excessive play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, transmission, steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,127 miles (+9,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    152,127 miles
    Test number
    569393715525
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,227 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,227 miles
    Test number
    496707868948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,220 miles (+34)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,220 miles
    Test number
    744210696140
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel and oil leaking from O/S/R engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail142,186 miles (+27)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,186 miles
    Test number
    175733428372
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail142,159 miles (+11,724)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,159 miles
    Test number
    143222629924
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Play in ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,435 miles
    Test number
    323033205157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,435 miles (+12,185)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,435 miles
    Test number
    221291533402
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass118,250 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,250 miles
    Test number
    727419199960
    • AdvisoryBolts missing from towbar
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Both swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Diff flange has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Swivel has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Swivel has slight play
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes have excessive play

  11. Fail118,250 miles (+11,814)2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,250 miles
    Test number
    921282842253
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Tow electrics rubbing on rear prop (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBolts missing from towbar
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Both swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Diff flange has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Swivel has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Swivel has slight play
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes have excessive play

  12. Pass106,436 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,436 miles
    Test number
    516823787045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,432 miles (+8,996)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    405264023484
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass97,436 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,436 miles
    Test number
    276782691330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,892 miles (+6,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,892 miles
    Test number
    979744726922
    • AdvisoryOffside steering dapmner bush worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass88,618 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,618 miles
    Test number
    235451562001
    • AdvisoryOffside steering dampner bush worn

  17. Fail88,548 miles (+6,215)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,548 miles
    Test number
    870111168474
    • FailureCentral Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm on the axel (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentral Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm on the axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside steering dampner bush worn

  18. Pass82,333 miles (+6,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,333 miles
    Test number
    118163850027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on the axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint on the axle (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass75,500 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,500 miles
    Test number
    461443283568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,192 miles (+7,381)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,192 miles
    Test number
    816201965006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,811 miles (+8,028)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,811 miles
    Test number
    626109254061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,783 miles (+7,922)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,783 miles
    Test number
    169918553098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,861 miles (+7,257)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    618089152039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,604 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,604 miles
    Test number
    975383661066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,568 miles (+8,136)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,568 miles
    Test number
    117199151498
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass29,432 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,432 miles
    Test number
    910188540031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,436 miles
    Test number
    533272349077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L90 HOM

Does L90 HOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 HOM is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 HOM?
The MOT on L90 HOM is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 HOM done?
L90 HOM was recorded at 160,989 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 8,098 miles a year.
Has L90 HOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HOM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 HOM 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 HOM find?
L90 HOM passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front differential pinion has excessive play; oil leak, but not excessive engine, transmission, steering box.

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