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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 HWSMOT history

L90 HWS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

L90 HWS blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
149,370 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HWS
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
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HWS was last recorded at 149,370 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,357 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,370 miles
  • 2025 – 144,620 miles
  • 2023 – 140,579 miles
  • 2020 – 138,045 miles
  • 2019 – 131,962 miles
  • 2018 – 127,386 miles
  • 2016 – 123,960 miles
  • 2015 – 119,470 miles
  • 2014 – 115,501 miles
  • 2013 – 112,029 miles
  • 2012 – 105,811 miles
  • 2011 – 94,238 miles
  • 2010 – 78,289 miles
  • 2009 – 69,078 miles
  • 2008 – 58,209 miles
  • 2007 – 48,496 miles
  • 2006 – 43,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel Hub Oil LeakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive oil aroung inside nearside front wheel arch and shock absorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged suggest changing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front hub seals leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,370 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    149,370 miles
    Test number
    312430942774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel Hub Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,357 miles (+4,737)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,357 miles
    Test number
    416926924494
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel Hub Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,620 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,620 miles
    Test number
    542913516132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,579 miles
    Test number
    538565433868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,579 miles (+49)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,579 miles
    Test number
    734802119948
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light stays illuminated with just tail lights (4.3.3 (b))

  6. Fail140,530 miles (+2,485)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,530 miles
    Test number
    311056520946
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light not working with tail light switched on (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,045 miles (+6,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,045 miles
    Test number
    659866806808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass131,962 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    941117288346
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil aroung inside nearside front wheel arch and shock absorber (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged suggest changing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  9. Fail131,962 miles (+4,576)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    720600609413
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil aroung inside nearside front wheel arch and shock absorber (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged suggest changing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  10. Pass127,386 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,386 miles
    Test number
    790704037821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,960 miles (+4,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    123,960 miles
    Test number
    313668744693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking

  12. Pass119,470 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,470 miles
    Test number
    928378643435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,501 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,501 miles
    Test number
    647361034376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,457 miles (+3,428)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,457 miles
    Test number
    119822724316
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass112,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    112,029 miles
    Test number
    368352933356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,029 miles (+6,218)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,029 miles
    Test number
    786202433319
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass105,811 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,811 miles
    Test number
    786462832392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,654 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,654 miles
    Test number
    697121802176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,562 miles (+8,324)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,562 miles
    Test number
    605605292078
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass94,238 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,238 miles
    Test number
    168976591475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,236 miles (+15,947)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,236 miles
    Test number
    116861591062
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s front hub leaking oil

  22. Pass78,289 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,289 miles
    Test number
    413124300109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,279 miles (+9,201)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,279 miles
    Test number
    594729990071
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  24. Pass69,078 miles (+10,869)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,078 miles
    Test number
    150172199050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,209 miles (+9,713)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,209 miles
    Test number
    212123418127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,496 miles (+4,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,496 miles
    Test number
    402041727157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass43,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,662 miles
    Test number
    164943776168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 HWS

Does L90 HWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 HWS is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 HWS?
The MOT on L90 HWS is valid until 4 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 HWS done?
L90 HWS was recorded at 149,370 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 5,298 miles a year.
Has L90 HWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HWS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 HWS 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 HWS find?
L90 HWS passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front swivel hub oil leak; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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