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Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L90 JHEMOT history

L90 JHE is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L90 JHE 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 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
134,505 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JHE was last recorded at 134,505 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,811 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,694 miles
Average per year
6,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,505 miles
  • 2025 – 130,811 miles
  • 2024 – 130,178 miles
  • 2022 – 126,714 miles
  • 2021 – 126,663 miles
  • 2019 – 115,683 miles
  • 2018 – 98,598 miles
  • 2017 – 85,628 miles
  • 2016 – 67,305 miles
  • 2015 – 59,009 miles
  • 2013 – 53,445 miles
  • 2012 – 46,098 miles
  • 2011 – 37,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,505 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 several minor leaks from engine and driveline

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside and offside front hub seals leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,505 miles (+3,694)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    134,505 miles
    Test number
    835573286324
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass130,811 miles (+633)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,811 miles
    Test number
    874758787489
    • AdvisoryFront Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light doesn't work
    • AdvisoryHead light flash on stalk doesn't work
  3. Pass130,178 miles (+3,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,178 miles
    Test number
    416538464702
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass126,714 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,714 miles
    Test number
    789504069837
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive several minor leaks from engine and driveline (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail126,712 miles (+49)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,712 miles
    Test number
    329183175641
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive several minor leaks from engine and driveline (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass126,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,663 miles
    Test number
    928694239640
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front hub seals leaking oil
  7. Fail126,663 miles (+10,980)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,663 miles
    Test number
    833424978426
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front hub seals leaking oil
  8. Pass115,683 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,683 miles
    Test number
    844746734513
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail115,683 miles (+17,085)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,683 miles
    Test number
    567114611606
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass98,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,598 miles
    Test number
    634971523972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail98,598 miles (+12,970)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,598 miles
    Test number
    895673861029
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass85,628 miles (+18,323)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,628 miles
    Test number
    649219957464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,305 miles (+8,296)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,305 miles
    Test number
    348297575512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,009 miles (+5,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,009 miles
    Test number
    158908765142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass53,445 miles (+7,347)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,445 miles
    Test number
    616154463019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,098 miles (+8,671)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,098 miles
    Test number
    198737162062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    199787061086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 JHE

Does L90 JHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JHE is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 JHE?
The MOT on L90 JHE is valid until 2 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 JHE done?
L90 JHE was recorded at 134,505 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 6,373 miles a year.
Has L90 JHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JHE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 JHE 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 JHE find?
L90 JHE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking grease, and 3 more.

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