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Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 JHHMOT history

L90 JHH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L90 JHH 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 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,694 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JHH was last recorded at 120,694 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,908 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,786 miles
Average per year
5,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,694 miles
  • 2024 – 117,908 miles
  • 2023 – 114,615 miles
  • 2022 – 109,341 miles
  • 2021 – 102,237 miles
  • 2020 – 94,240 miles
  • 2019 – 80,868 miles
  • 2018 – 72,663 miles
  • 2017 – 64,779 miles
  • 2016 – 56,877 miles
  • 2015 – 50,670 miles
  • 2014 – 45,049 miles
  • 2013 – 38,926 miles
  • 2012 – 32,420 miles
  • 2011 – 26,760 miles
  • 2010 – 19,234 miles
  • 2009 – 18,014 miles
  • 2008 – 11,582 miles
  • 2007 – 10,436 miles
  • 2006 – 9,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,694 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,694 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,694 miles
    Test number
    342388744272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,908 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    117,908 miles
    Test number
    593159901156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,856 miles (+3,241)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,856 miles
    Test number
    210181342736
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,615 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,615 miles
    Test number
    709721815659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,341 miles (+7,104)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,341 miles
    Test number
    958455746254
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,237 miles (+7,997)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,237 miles
    Test number
    248981967282
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass94,240 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,240 miles
    Test number
    479573808351
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail94,231 miles (+13,363)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,231 miles
    Test number
    581714637927
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass80,868 miles (+8,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,868 miles
    Test number
    692437988350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight staining around fuel component ( rear of engine)
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front hockey stick bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,663 miles (+7,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    485830729783
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Hockey stick/arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,779 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    883025266161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySigns of a minor diesel leak.
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Fail64,779 miles (+7,902)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    982407374790
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySigns of a minor diesel leak.
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass56,877 miles (+6,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,877 miles
    Test number
    170705469412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades split

  14. Pass50,670 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,670 miles
    Test number
    409529885196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight sweat from power steering box

  15. Fail50,670 miles (+5,621)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,670 miles
    Test number
    877318585165
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight sweat from power steering box

  16. Pass45,049 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    145291654243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,926 miles
    Test number
    696930563249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail38,926 miles (+6,506)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,926 miles
    Test number
    709200663270
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass32,420 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,420 miles
    Test number
    448089662210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,760 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,760 miles
    Test number
    498983541218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,682 miles (+7,448)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,682 miles
    Test number
    318388531411
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass19,234 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,234 miles
    Test number
    783203740224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,014 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,014 miles
    Test number
    250847669207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,582 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,582 miles
    Test number
    841983468223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,436 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,436 miles
    Test number
    544839767274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,115 miles
    Test number
    932452666241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 JHH

Does L90 JHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JHH is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 JHH?
The MOT on L90 JHH is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 JHH done?
L90 JHH was recorded at 120,694 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,814 miles a year.
Has L90 JHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JHH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 JHH 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 JHH find?
L90 JHH passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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