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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L90 JLAMOT history

L90 JLA is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 90,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

L90 JLA black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,499 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JLA was last recorded at 90,499 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,811 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
688 miles
Average per year
4,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,499 miles
  • 2024 – 89,811 miles
  • 2023 – 89,137 miles
  • 2022 – 88,422 miles
  • 2021 – 87,072 miles
  • 2020 – 85,460 miles
  • 2019 – 84,187 miles
  • 2018 – 80,094 miles
  • 2017 – 75,663 miles
  • 2016 – 71,373 miles
  • 2015 – 67,301 miles
  • 2014 – 60,018 miles
  • 2013 – 52,617 miles
  • 2012 – 43,096 miles
  • 2011 – 35,705 miles
  • 2010 – 28,645 miles
  • 2009 – 20,932 miles
  • 2008 – 15,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,499 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Towbar component slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,499 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,499 miles
    Test number
    248789970046
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  2. Fail90,499 miles (+688)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,499 miles
    Test number
    700310276697
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  3. Pass89,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,811 miles
    Test number
    447583333608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,811 miles (+674)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,811 miles
    Test number
    248937422249
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,137 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,137 miles
    Test number
    539905812899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,422 miles (+1,350)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,422 miles
    Test number
    215327789523
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  7. Pass87,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,072 miles
    Test number
    369628266970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,072 miles (+1,612)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,072 miles
    Test number
    565394519506
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass85,460 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,460 miles
    Test number
    161560345027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail85,459 miles (+1,272)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,459 miles
    Test number
    832529346783
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    634992543739
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail84,187 miles (+4,093)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    204808145314
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire filter housing insecure (6.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass80,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,094 miles
    Test number
    116086146157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail80,094 miles (+4,431)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,094 miles
    Test number
    399278705817
    • MajorNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass75,663 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,663 miles
    Test number
    151981457568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,373 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,373 miles
    Test number
    137016494526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside side step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside side step corroded
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  17. Fail71,372 miles (+4,071)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,372 miles
    Test number
    757472747855
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet cover missing (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside side step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside side step corroded
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  18. Pass67,301 miles (+2)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,301 miles
    Test number
    345797785135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • NoteN/s sidestep corroded/weak
    • NoteO/s side step corroded weak

  19. Fail67,299 miles (+7,281)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,299 miles
    Test number
    275254985186
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • NoteN/s sidestep corroded/weak
    • NoteO/s side step corroded weak

  20. Pass60,018 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,018 miles
    Test number
    187800164100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • NoteO/s side step corroded/weak

  21. Fail60,018 miles (+7,401)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,018 miles
    Test number
    287170764499
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • NoteO/s side step corroded/weak

  22. Fail52,617 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,617 miles
    Test number
    489617473157
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass52,617 miles (+9,521)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,617 miles
    Test number
    576277373148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,096 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,096 miles
    Test number
    258219752054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres very slight cracking to side walls

  25. Fail43,095 miles (+7,390)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,095 miles
    Test number
    306629852023
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll tyres very slight cracking to side walls

  26. Pass35,705 miles (+7,060)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,705 miles
    Test number
    309847451038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,645 miles
    Test number
    882230960080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail28,645 miles (+7,713)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,645 miles
    Test number
    284968550056
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass20,932 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,932 miles
    Test number
    874138809026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,641 miles
    Test number
    571767008041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 JLA

Does L90 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JLA is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 JLA?
The MOT on L90 JLA is valid until 16 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 JLA done?
L90 JLA was recorded at 90,499 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,191 miles a year.
Has L90 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JLA has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 JLA 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 JLA find?
L90 JLA passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.

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