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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 HSAMOT history

L90 HSA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 219,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

L90 HSA 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 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
219,325 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HSA was last recorded at 219,325 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,150 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
175 miles
Average per year
7,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 219,325 miles
  • 2024 – 214,640 miles
  • 2022 – 206,850 miles
  • 2021 – 194,213 miles
  • 2020 – 176,550 miles
  • 2019 – 160,853 miles
  • 2018 – 146,284 miles
  • 2017 – 129,387 miles
  • 2016 – 128,562 miles
  • 2015 – 123,116 miles
  • 2014 – 118,385 miles
  • 2013 – 110,517 miles
  • 2012 – 103,031 miles
  • 2011 – 94,098 miles
  • 2010 – 90,322 miles
  • 2009 – 86,431 miles
  • 2008 – 79,822 miles
  • 2007 – 74,747 miles
  • 2006 – 70,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,325 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and dim (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,325 miles (+175)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    219,325 miles
    Test number
    566035627222
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and dim (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail219,150 miles (+4,510)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,150 miles
    Test number
    355186602909
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to wheel rubber split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and dim (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass214,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    214,640 miles
    Test number
    408999763122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail214,594 miles (+7,744)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,594 miles
    Test number
    805306947350
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass206,850 miles (+12,637)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    206,850 miles
    Test number
    823791975432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass194,213 miles (+17,663)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    194,213 miles
    Test number
    114424090210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass176,550 miles (+15,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    176,550 miles
    Test number
    838239512465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass160,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    160,853 miles
    Test number
    622451866558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,853 miles (+14,569)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,853 miles
    Test number
    637008541943
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

  10. Pass146,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,284 miles
    Test number
    899052912263
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail146,284 miles (+16,897)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,284 miles
    Test number
    163231251734
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass129,387 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    129,387 miles
    Test number
    505490411784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,376 miles (+814)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,376 miles
    Test number
    793896377137
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom corner of passenger seatbox (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner edge of drivers door (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings up side of fuel tank (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under dashboard offside (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass128,562 miles (+5,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    128,562 miles
    Test number
    223670349413
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront body mounts corroded not excesive

  15. Pass123,116 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    123,116 miles
    Test number
    951689053019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,385 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,385 miles
    Test number
    868131044283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail118,385 miles (+7,868)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,385 miles
    Test number
    279321244280
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass110,517 miles (+7,486)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,517 miles
    Test number
    606146053221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  19. Pass103,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    103,031 miles
    Test number
    359886752434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Fail103,031 miles (+8,933)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,031 miles
    Test number
    916966352269
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass94,098 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,098 miles
    Test number
    399647051295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,322 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,322 miles
    Test number
    510595310371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail90,310 miles (+3,879)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,310 miles
    Test number
    363354710321
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass86,431 miles (+6,609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,431 miles
    Test number
    872854489160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  25. Pass79,822 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    984110158140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,747 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,747 miles
    Test number
    653390967093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,691 miles
    Test number
    623476076090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 HSA

Does L90 HSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 HSA expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 HSA?
The MOT on L90 HSA expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 HSA done?
L90 HSA was recorded at 219,325 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 7,870 miles a year.
Has L90 HSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HSA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 HSA 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 HSA find?
L90 HSA passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and dim; offside front oil leak, but not excessive slight drip, and 2 more.

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