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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 JDTMOT history

L90 JDT is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 297,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

L90 JDT red 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 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
297,287 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JDT was last recorded at 297,287 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
293,394 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,893 miles
Average per year
9,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 297,287 miles
  • 2024 – 293,394 miles
  • 2023 – 289,888 miles
  • 2022 – 287,422 miles
  • 2021 – 282,430 miles
  • 2020 – 276,323 miles
  • 2019 – 260,579 miles
  • 2018 – 242,760 miles
  • 2017 – 233,709 miles
  • 2016 – 230,630 miles
  • 2015 – 226,274 miles
  • 2014 – 222,939 miles
  • 2013 – 220,895 miles
  • 2012 – 218,420 miles
  • 2011 – 216,398 miles
  • 2010 – 214,247 miles
  • 2008 – 175,068 miles
  • 2007 – 137,755 miles
  • 2006 – 111,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass297,287 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Play in ball joint

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on vehicle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass297,287 miles (+3,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    297,287 miles
    Test number
    721461312692
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass293,394 miles (+3,506)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    293,394 miles
    Test number
    704093625835
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Play in ball joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass289,888 miles (+33)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    289,888 miles
    Test number
    137467872973
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Play in ball joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail289,855 miles (+2,433)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,855 miles
    Test number
    173280174801
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Play in ball joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass287,422 miles (+4,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    287,422 miles
    Test number
    174934565615
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass282,430 miles (+6,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    282,430 miles
    Test number
    690838029263
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable play in ball joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass276,323 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    276,323 miles
    Test number
    894144760425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn LEAKING (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail276,315 miles (+2,823)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,315 miles
    Test number
    304684371565
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn LEAKING (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass273,492 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    273,492 miles
    Test number
    388721109290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail273,484 miles (+12,905)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,484 miles
    Test number
    507461086430
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

  11. Pass260,579 miles (+17,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    260,579 miles
    Test number
    559626155334
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass242,760 miles (+9,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    242,760 miles
    Test number
    529175145108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass233,709 miles (+3,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    233,709 miles
    Test number
    504555720582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass230,630 miles (+4,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    230,630 miles
    Test number
    956994435949
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass226,274 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    226,274 miles
    Test number
    118394425449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass222,939 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    222,939 miles
    Test number
    477700434048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass220,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    220,895 miles
    Test number
    225806333042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail220,895 miles (+2,475)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,895 miles
    Test number
    765835733045
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass218,420 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    218,420 miles
    Test number
    889182942025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail218,410 miles (+2,012)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,410 miles
    Test number
    205375332079
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass216,398 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    216,398 miles
    Test number
    275243841079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass214,247 miles (+39,179)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    214,247 miles
    Test number
    613362740068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass175,068 miles (+37,313)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    175,068 miles
    Test number
    764809318257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass137,755 miles (+26,578)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    137,755 miles
    Test number
    761432227282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass111,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    111,177 miles
    Test number
    153281926287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 JDT

Does L90 JDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JDT is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 JDT?
The MOT on L90 JDT is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 JDT done?
L90 JDT was recorded at 297,287 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 9,654 miles a year.
Has L90 JDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JDT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 JDT 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 JDT find?
L90 JDT passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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