
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
L90 JOFMOT history
L90 JOF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 196,666 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 196,666 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,668 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 JOF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 7 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L90 JOF was last recorded at 196,666 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 193,323 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,343 miles
- Average per year
- 5,668 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,666 miles
- 2025 – 193,323 miles
- 2024 – 190,524 miles
- 2022 – 187,910 miles
- 2021 – 186,125 miles
- 2019 – 182,078 miles
- 2018 – 165,534 miles
- 2017 – 151,100 miles
- 2016 – 149,559 miles
- 2015 – 145,823 miles
- 2014 – 144,449 miles
- 2013 – 140,166 miles
- 2012 – 135,046 miles
- 2011 – 129,029 miles
- 2010 – 117,922 miles
- 2009 – 112,267 miles
- 2007 – 93,134 miles
- 2006 – 81,694 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAlternator belt worn
- AdvisoryBody mounts corroded
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 webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail196,666 miles (+3,343)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,666 miles
- Test number
- 699612905188
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAlternator belt worn
- AdvisoryBody mounts corroded
Pass193,323 miles (+2,799)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 193,323 miles
- Test number
- 714924253173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper (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 upper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear chassis corrosion
Pass190,524 miles (+13)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 190,524 miles
- Test number
- 862456408597
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail190,511 miles (+2,601)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,511 miles
- Test number
- 696465935379
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Unable to open (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass187,910 miles (+1,785)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 187,910 miles
- Test number
- 487419095115
- MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorRear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Heavy corrosion to rear chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass186,125 miles (+91)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 186,125 miles
- Test number
- 753341069251
- MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail186,034 miles (+398)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,034 miles
- Test number
- 608692302118
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail185,636 miles (+3,558)4 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,636 miles
- Test number
- 897840370075
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,078 miles (+182)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 182,078 miles
- Test number
- 392143936745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,896 miles (+16,362)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,896 miles
- Test number
- 574540509827
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass165,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 165,534 miles
- Test number
- 872670125910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,534 miles (+14,434)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,534 miles
- Test number
- 542337963130
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass151,100 miles (+1,541)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 151,100 miles
- Test number
- 722947722767
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass149,559 miles (+3,736)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 149,559 miles
- Test number
- 697088164014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,823 miles (+1,374)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 145,823 miles
- Test number
- 119046245150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,449 miles (+4,283)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 144,449 miles
- Test number
- 457273824347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass140,166 miles (+5,120)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 140,166 miles
- Test number
- 478740733397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,046 miles (+6,017)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 135,046 miles
- Test number
- 338416722332
- NoteBoth front track rod end rear boots cracked/perrished
- NoteBrake lines corroaded in places
- NoteOff side front wheel bearing slight play
- NoteSteering box lingage boot cracked/perrished
Pass129,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 129,029 miles
- Test number
- 305664831323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,029 miles (+4,794)4 failures2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,029 miles
- Test number
- 977922921329
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteO/s/f hub slightly play
Pass124,235 miles (+6,313)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 124,235 miles
- Test number
- 455726571006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,922 miles (+10)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 117,922 miles
- Test number
- 264123200446
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint dust cover split
Fail117,912 miles (+5,645)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,912 miles
- Test number
- 252822900134
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureSwivelling towbar swivel pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint dust cover split
Pass112,267 miles (+19,133)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 112,267 miles
- Test number
- 442337689114
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteDrop arm ball joint boot split
- NoteSteering box damp
Pass93,134 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 93,134 miles
- Test number
- 351853797143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,110 miles (+11,416)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,110 miles
- Test number
- 432674287166
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteChip in screen
- NoteN/s mirror cracked
- NoteO/s seat belt fluffing
Pass81,694 miles (+191)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 81,694 miles
- Test number
- 132838076147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,503 miles6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,503 miles
- Test number
- 461752776135
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront propshaft u/j worn
- NoteSteering damper bush worn
Questions about L90 JOF
- Does L90 JOF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 JOF expired on 24 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 JOF?
- The MOT on L90 JOF expired on 24 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 JOF done?
- L90 JOF was recorded at 196,666 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,668 miles a year.
- Has L90 JOF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 JOF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 JOF 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 JOF find?
- L90 JOF failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; power steering component leaking box leaking; rear fog lamp not working, and 7 more.
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