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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 JHWMOT history

L90 JHW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

L90 JHW blue 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 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,813 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JHW was last recorded at 118,813 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 3,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,836 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,977 miles
Average per year
3,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,813 miles
  • 2024 – 114,836 miles
  • 2023 – 111,814 miles
  • 2022 – 108,482 miles
  • 2021 – 104,479 miles
  • 2020 – 103,592 miles
  • 2019 – 103,250 miles
  • 2018 – 101,680 miles
  • 2017 – 100,751 miles
  • 2016 – 99,180 miles
  • 2015 – 97,781 miles
  • 2014 – 96,632 miles
  • 2013 – 95,361 miles
  • 2012 – 94,034 miles
  • 2011 – 87,284 miles
  • 2010 – 79,025 miles
  • 2009 – 72,385 miles
  • 2008 – 66,731 miles
  • 2007 – 61,512 miles
  • 2006 – 55,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,813 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All brake pipes covered in under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,813 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,813 miles
    Test number
    457386387078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,836 miles (+3,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,836 miles
    Test number
    469026012556
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy Center silencer (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass111,814 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,814 miles
    Test number
    161613870843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,482 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,482 miles
    Test number
    436480961315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,479 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,479 miles
    Test number
    574851065818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in under seal

  6. Fail104,479 miles (+887)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,479 miles
    Test number
    920268839214
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring support mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in under seal

  7. Pass103,592 miles (+342)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    570594012276
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in underseal

  8. Pass103,250 miles (+1,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,250 miles
    Test number
    124658644868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass101,680 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,680 miles
    Test number
    340827729547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail101,676 miles (+925)6 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,676 miles
    Test number
    227745524426
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass100,751 miles (+1,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,751 miles
    Test number
    332003927571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass99,180 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,180 miles
    Test number
    106905448663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,174 miles (+1,393)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,174 miles
    Test number
    853938659842
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor bulkhead mounting area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor bulkhead mounting area (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass97,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,781 miles
    Test number
    364009940700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail97,781 miles (+1,149)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,781 miles
    Test number
    927781521006
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker turret (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass96,632 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,632 miles
    Test number
    279568254273
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail96,632 miles (+1,271)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,632 miles
    Test number
    896768754264
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass95,361 miles (+1,327)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,361 miles
    Test number
    338473453417
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass94,034 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,034 miles
    Test number
    246073962245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,284 miles (+8,259)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,284 miles
    Test number
    446073621368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,025 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,025 miles
    Test number
    272283320319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,021 miles (+6,636)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,021 miles
    Test number
    191232620396
    • FailureFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass72,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,385 miles
    Test number
    944034219105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,385 miles (+5,654)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,385 miles
    Test number
    481564819176
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass66,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,731 miles
    Test number
    951630728168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,731 miles (+5,219)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,731 miles
    Test number
    151195218146
    • DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass61,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    653715117198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,512 miles (+6,209)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    191050717148
    • DangerousFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass55,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,303 miles
    Test number
    391585516175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass55,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,303 miles
    Test number
    712726616132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 JHW

Does L90 JHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JHW is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 JHW?
The MOT on L90 JHW is valid until 11 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 JHW done?
L90 JHW was recorded at 118,813 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 3,249 miles a year.
Has L90 JHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JHW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 JHW 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 JHW find?
L90 JHW passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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