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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 JCOMOT history

L90 JCO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L90 JCO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,990 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JCO was last recorded at 83,990 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 6,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2010: 11,787 miles, lower than 106,287 miles on 6 Mar 2009.
  • 10 Jun 2019: 47,684 miles, lower than 166,729 miles on 19 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,207 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,783 miles
Average per year
364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,990 miles
  • 2025 – 77,207 miles
  • 2024 – 70,762 miles
  • 2023 – 63,260 miles
  • 2022 – 55,791 miles
  • 2021 – 50,980 miles
  • 2019 – 47,684 miles
  • 2013 – 166,729 miles
  • 2012 – 148,479 miles
  • 2011 – 131,301 miles
  • 2010 – 11,787 miles
  • 2009 – 106,287 miles
  • 2008 – 95,792 miles
  • 2007 – 85,598 miles
  • 2006 – 75,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,990 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,990 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,990 miles
    Test number
    385622502726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,207 miles (+6,445)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,207 miles
    Test number
    334710468266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,762 miles (+7,502)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,762 miles
    Test number
    837191763085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,260 miles (+7,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,260 miles
    Test number
    730156323709
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,791 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,791 miles
    Test number
    255160159680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,980 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,980 miles
    Test number
    771416610861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail50,969 miles (+3,285)12 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,969 miles
    Test number
    861426049783
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to flexy (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut insecure on track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexy (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass47,684 miles (-119,045)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,684 miles
    Test number
    240044565981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,729 miles (+18,250)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    166,729 miles
    Test number
    199859303146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,479 miles (+37)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    148,479 miles
    Test number
    288014202478
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  11. Fail148,442 miles (+17,141)16 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,442 miles
    Test number
    978146492046
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  12. Pass131,301 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    131,301 miles
    Test number
    205471101120
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  13. Fail131,286 miles (+119,499)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,286 miles
    Test number
    378646391096
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Pass11,787 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,787 miles
    Test number
    330851110170
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper eye bush slightly worn

  15. Fail11,787 miles (-94,500)3 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,787 miles
    Test number
    844831910172
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper eye bush slightly worn

  16. Pass106,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    106,287 miles
    Test number
    253805769096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,287 miles (+10,495)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,287 miles
    Test number
    883674769022
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass95,792 miles (+10,194)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,792 miles
    Test number
    613393368048
    • NoteSlight misting of oil on steering box/pitman arm.

  19. Pass85,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    85,598 miles
    Test number
    321236067044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,598 miles (+9,839)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,598 miles
    Test number
    601299657078
    • FailureNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass75,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,759 miles
    Test number
    442242766061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,759 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    743402466048
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L90 JCO

Does L90 JCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JCO is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 JCO?
The MOT on L90 JCO is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 JCO done?
L90 JCO was recorded at 83,990 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 364 miles a year.
Has L90 JCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JCO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 JCO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 JCO find?
L90 JCO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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