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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 HSYMOT history

L90 HSY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

L90 HSY 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 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
108,817 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HSY was last recorded at 108,817 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,816 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,817 miles
  • 2024 – 107,417 miles
  • 2022 – 104,109 miles
  • 2021 – 102,841 miles
  • 2020 – 100,650 miles
  • 2019 – 100,633 miles
  • 2015 – 93,468 miles
  • 2014 – 85,993 miles
  • 2013 – 78,494 miles
  • 2012 – 72,541 miles
  • 2011 – 67,930 miles
  • 2010 – 63,535 miles
  • 2009 – 59,281 miles
  • 2008 – 55,240 miles
  • 2007 – 51,974 miles
  • 2006 – 47,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,817 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft has slight playRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,817 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,817 miles
    Test number
    359922443359
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft has slight play

  2. Fail108,816 miles (+1,399)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,816 miles
    Test number
    586552397899
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft has slight play

  3. Pass107,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,417 miles
    Test number
    221971158754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail107,417 miles (+3,308)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,417 miles
    Test number
    918369408387
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,109 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,109 miles
    Test number
    603442322550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,043 miles (+1,202)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,043 miles
    Test number
    151697837649
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at steering shockabsorber mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,841 miles (+2,191)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,841 miles
    Test number
    613083280104
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass100,650 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,650 miles
    Test number
    442437615741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,633 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,633 miles
    Test number
    686104313415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,631 miles (+7,163)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,631 miles
    Test number
    442015816753
    • DangerousFront bumper insecure
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass93,468 miles (+7,475)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,468 miles
    Test number
    249275615076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,993 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,993 miles
    Test number
    119656604040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass85,993 miles (+7,499)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,993 miles
    Test number
    168686804490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,494 miles
    Test number
    208529803098
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail78,494 miles (+5,953)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,494 miles
    Test number
    345609003028
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass72,541 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,541 miles
    Test number
    755746612003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    425100811080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,930 miles (+4,395)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    636970211012
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass63,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,535 miles
    Test number
    281254710062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,535 miles (+4,254)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,535 miles
    Test number
    780534510083
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass59,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,281 miles
    Test number
    583687409044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail59,281 miles (+4,041)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,281 miles
    Test number
    653037409032
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,240 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,240 miles
    Test number
    894197018025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,974 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,974 miles
    Test number
    793752807037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,487 miles
    Test number
    250284706022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,487 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,487 miles
    Test number
    813724406021
    • FailureFront Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L90 HSY

Does L90 HSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 HSY expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 HSY?
The MOT on L90 HSY expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 HSY done?
L90 HSY was recorded at 108,817 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 3,190 miles a year.
Has L90 HSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HSY has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 HSY 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 HSY find?
L90 HSY passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: rear prop shaft has slight play.

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