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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L90 JCJMOT history

L90 JCJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2025.

L90 JCJ black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2026
Mileage
98,850 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JCJ was last recorded at 98,850 miles on 12 Apr 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,844 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,850 miles
  • 2024 – 98,252 miles
  • 2023 – 96,495 miles
  • 2021 – 96,000 miles
  • 2020 – 94,930 miles
  • 2019 – 90,943 miles
  • 2018 – 85,849 miles
  • 2017 – 79,774 miles
  • 2016 – 72,063 miles
  • 2015 – 66,193 miles
  • 2014 – 57,719 miles
  • 2013 – 50,083 miles
  • 2012 – 40,074 miles
  • 2011 – 33,397 miles
  • 2010 – 27,481 miles
  • 2009 – 20,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,850 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,850 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,850 miles
    Test number
    801255864744
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail98,844 miles (+592)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,844 miles
    Test number
    292997014975
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass98,252 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,252 miles
    Test number
    120153556697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,495 miles
    Test number
    759550440515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail96,495 miles (+495)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,495 miles
    Test number
    854173154970
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass96,000 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,000 miles
    Test number
    713507480401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,930 miles (+3,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,930 miles
    Test number
    684441201796
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass90,943 miles (+5,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,943 miles
    Test number
    713881785231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn to about 3m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass85,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,849 miles
    Test number
    279584385315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,849 miles (+6,075)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,849 miles
    Test number
    444972472416
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass79,774 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,774 miles
    Test number
    977168964906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,063 miles (+5,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,063 miles
    Test number
    370191558957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper worn but sill clearing
  13. Pass66,193 miles (+8,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,193 miles
    Test number
    159161255014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass57,719 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,719 miles
    Test number
    397328454010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,712 miles (+7,629)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,712 miles
    Test number
    135197754482
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass50,083 miles (+10,009)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    246331353060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s wiper split
  17. Pass40,074 miles (+6,677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,074 miles
    Test number
    196811152499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,397 miles (+5,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,397 miles
    Test number
    938954051066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass27,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,481 miles
    Test number
    873847750067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,481 miles (+6,881)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,481 miles
    Test number
    192827250075
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass20,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,600 miles
    Test number
    130909449418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 JCJ

Does L90 JCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 JCJ expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 JCJ?
The MOT on L90 JCJ expired on 11 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 JCJ done?
L90 JCJ was recorded at 98,850 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2025, an average of 4,847 miles a year.
Has L90 JCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JCJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 JCJ 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 JCJ find?
L90 JCJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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