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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,494 cc

L90 JNDMOT history

L90 JND is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 237,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

L90 JND 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 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
237,880 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
8 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JND was last recorded at 237,880 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 8,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,360 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,520 miles
Average per year
5,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 237,880 miles
  • 2025 – 229,360 miles
  • 2021 – 215,086 miles
  • 2020 – 202,689 miles
  • 2019 – 192,552 miles
  • 2018 – 178,500 miles
  • 2017 – 177,840 miles
  • 2016 – 174,968 miles
  • 2014 – 168,750 miles
  • 2013 – 161,934 miles
  • 2011 – 153,834 miles
  • 2010 – 151,300 miles
  • 2009 – 147,351 miles
  • 2008 – 142,055 miles
  • 2007 – 136,478 miles
  • 2006 – 129,941 miles
  • 2005 – 120,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,880 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,880 miles (+8,520)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    237,880 miles
    Test number
    154519657137
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass229,360 miles (+14,274)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    229,360 miles
    Test number
    940225977270
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass215,086 miles (+12,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    215,086 miles
    Test number
    679031278520
    • AdvisoryUnderside rear starting to corrode
  4. Pass202,689 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    202,689 miles
    Test number
    631332688125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail202,683 miles (+10,131)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,683 miles
    Test number
    232306497561
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis to rear crossmember section holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber twisted and loose, no longer preventing ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis to rear crossmember section holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass192,552 miles (+14,052)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    192,552 miles
    Test number
    276896037576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass178,500 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    178,500 miles
    Test number
    433332192581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail178,488 miles (+648)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,488 miles
    Test number
    515238555511
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFront Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bothsides, axle ends (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger front face (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings buklkhead, corner behind wing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger bottom (6.1.B.2)
  9. Pass177,840 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    177,840 miles
    Test number
    763619721758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass174,968 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    174,968 miles
    Test number
    697616479371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass168,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    168,750 miles
    Test number
    107986934401
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail168,750 miles (+6,816)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,750 miles
    Test number
    165945934080
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass161,934 miles (+461)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    161,934 miles
    Test number
    658714423011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail161,473 miles (+7,639)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,473 miles
    Test number
    419627503003
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNear side front and offside rear tyres starting to perish
  15. Pass153,834 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    153,834 miles
    Test number
    958349201294
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrop arm boot spilt.
  16. Fail153,834 miles (+2,534)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,834 miles
    Test number
    287669401278
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrop arm boot spilt.
  17. Pass151,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    364860010217
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  18. Fail151,300 miles (+3,949)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    302620510478
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  19. Pass147,351 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    147,351 miles
    Test number
    241643109262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass142,055 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    142,055 miles
    Test number
    690534118209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass136,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    136,478 miles
    Test number
    974735917253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail136,478 miles (+6,537)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,478 miles
    Test number
    162665417220
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  23. Pass129,941 miles (+8,943)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    129,941 miles
    Test number
    784176616251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass120,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    120,998 miles
    Test number
    533581255289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 JND

Does L90 JND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JND is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 JND?
The MOT on L90 JND is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 JND done?
L90 JND was recorded at 237,880 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 5,728 miles a year.
Has L90 JND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JND has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 JND 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 JND find?
L90 JND passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust silencer slightly loose; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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