Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
L90 JPAMOT history
L90 JPA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Jun 1995. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,150 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 139,150 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,977 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 JPA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 7 Jun 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 JPA was last recorded at 139,150 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 135,865 miles · 23 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,285 miles
- Average per year
- 3,977 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 139,150 miles
- 2024 – 135,865 miles
- 2022 – 124,887 miles
- 2021 – 119,926 miles
- 2020 – 118,443 miles
- 2019 – 114,987 miles
- 2018 – 111,821 miles
- 2017 – 109,035 miles
- 2016 – 106,028 miles
- 2015 – 103,832 miles
- 2014 – 99,385 miles
- 2013 – 95,435 miles
- 2012 – 90,068 miles
- 2011 – 87,575 miles
- 2010 – 83,204 miles
- 2009 – 71,850 miles
- 2008 – 62,265 miles
- 2007 – 62,059 miles
- 2006 – 61,715 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,150 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,150 miles (+3,285)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 139,150 miles
- Test number
- 358108348538
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass135,865 miles (+130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 135,865 miles
- Test number
- 635695320140
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail135,735 miles (+10,848)12 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,735 miles
- Test number
- 130298210077
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rearmost (loose) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rearmost (loose) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose axle end (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass124,887 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 124,887 miles
- Test number
- 926820661099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail124,887 miles (+4,961)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,887 miles
- Test number
- 256711873837
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass119,926 miles (+1,483)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 119,926 miles
- Test number
- 413694457182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,443 miles (+3,456)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 118,443 miles
- Test number
- 284361222105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,987 miles (+3,166)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 114,987 miles
- Test number
- 192186474123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,821 miles (+2,786)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 111,821 miles
- Test number
- 339503457658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,035 miles (+3,007)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 109,035 miles
- Test number
- 229158920507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,028 miles (+2,196)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 106,028 miles
- Test number
- 470538307388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,832 miles (+4,447)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 103,832 miles
- Test number
- 828481435157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,385 miles (+3,950)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 99,385 miles
- Test number
- 865112134195
- NotePilot arm drop arm ball joint slight play
- NoteRear prop U joints worn
- NoteSmoke
Pass95,435 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 95,435 miles
- Test number
- 589845833193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,418 miles (+5,350)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,418 miles
- Test number
- 147347023199
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass90,068 miles (+2,493)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 90,068 miles
- Test number
- 749383432104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,575 miles (+4,371)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 87,575 miles
- Test number
- 189974451109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,204 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 83,204 miles
- Test number
- 282945150109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBoth swivel housing weeping grease
- NoteService brake only made 55%
Fail83,204 miles (+11,354)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,204 miles
- Test number
- 994614250141
- FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth swivel housings on front axle weeping grease
Pass71,850 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 71,850 miles
- Test number
- 132466759113
- AdvisoryAdjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)
- AdvisoryAdjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteBoth front swivels leaking
Fail71,850 miles (+9,585)3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,850 miles
- Test number
- 280354659127
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- FailureRegistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- AdvisoryAdjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)
- AdvisoryAdjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth front swivels leaking
Fail62,265 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,265 miles
- Test number
- 621026238138
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass62,265 miles (+206)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 62,265 miles
- Test number
- 663836638126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,059 miles (+344)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 62,059 miles
- Test number
- 650659847150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 61,715 miles
- Test number
- 874910056150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 JPA
- Does L90 JPA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JPA is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L90 JPA?
- The MOT on L90 JPA is valid until 17 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 JPA done?
- L90 JPA was recorded at 139,150 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,977 miles a year.
- Has L90 JPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 JPA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L90 JPA 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 JPA find?
- L90 JPA passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.
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