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Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L90 JHXMOT history

L90 JHX is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 137,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

L90 JHX grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
137,388 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JHX was last recorded at 137,388 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,842 miles · 20 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
546 miles
Average per year
2,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,388 miles
  • 2019 – 136,842 miles
  • 2018 – 136,675 miles
  • 2008 – 108,732 miles
  • 2007 – 98,092 miles
  • 2006 – 86,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,388 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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,388 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,388 miles
    Test number
    268275567376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,842 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,842 miles
    Test number
    782816727006
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail136,836 miles (+161)2 dangerous27 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,836 miles
    Test number
    719536771158
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel joint seals leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end pin (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area around trailing arm mounting all around chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area around trailing arm mounting all around chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area around upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area around upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel joint seal leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end pin (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area around upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced area near gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,675 miles (+27,943)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,675 miles
    Test number
    157149645709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,732 miles (+10,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    108,732 miles
    Test number
    820016468089
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass98,092 miles (+11,413)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    98,092 miles
    Test number
    134008467438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,679 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    86,679 miles
    Test number
    764522566045
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L90 JHX

Does L90 JHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 JHX expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 JHX?
The MOT on L90 JHX expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 JHX done?
L90 JHX was recorded at 137,388 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 2,596 miles a year.
Has L90 JHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JHX has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 JHX 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 JHX find?
L90 JHX passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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