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Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 JPGMOT history

L90 JPG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Oct 1995. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 185,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L90 JPG grey 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 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
185,101 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
6 Oct 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JPG was last recorded at 185,101 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,989 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
112 miles
Average per year
3,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,101 miles
  • 2025 – 184,989 miles
  • 2024 – 184,946 miles
  • 2023 – 184,935 miles
  • 2022 – 184,407 miles
  • 2021 – 183,853 miles
  • 2020 – 180,718 miles
  • 2019 – 179,038 miles
  • 2018 – 177,809 miles
  • 2017 – 176,716 miles
  • 2016 – 173,783 miles
  • 2014 – 168,857 miles
  • 2012 – 160,340 miles
  • 2011 – 159,248 miles
  • 2010 – 158,054 miles
  • 2009 – 156,460 miles
  • 2008 – 153,780 miles
  • 2007 – 150,119 miles
  • 2006 – 123,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,101 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,101 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    185,101 miles
    Test number
    883878295558
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass184,989 miles (+43)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    184,989 miles
    Test number
    711044804948
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres 15 years old
  3. Pass184,946 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    184,946 miles
    Test number
    140269155771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,935 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    184,935 miles
    Test number
    569995003156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass184,407 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    184,407 miles
    Test number
    290183641729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass183,853 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    183,853 miles
    Test number
    788326442589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass180,718 miles (+1,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    180,718 miles
    Test number
    907551237542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass179,038 miles (+1,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    179,038 miles
    Test number
    527014768224
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes slightly corroded
  9. Pass177,809 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    177,809 miles
    Test number
    466902608001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass176,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    176,716 miles
    Test number
    152783180830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail176,716 miles (+2,933)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,716 miles
    Test number
    758349429522
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
  12. Pass173,783 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    173,783 miles
    Test number
    989621853980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass168,857 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    168,857 miles
    Test number
    109130654391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass163,846 miles (+3,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    163,846 miles
    Test number
    106800214466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  15. Pass160,340 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    160,340 miles
    Test number
    348043012315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFuel cap cracked
  16. Fail160,339 miles (+1,091)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,339 miles
    Test number
    647680512353
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFuel cap cracked
  17. Pass159,248 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    159,248 miles
    Test number
    689913021360
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  18. Fail159,242 miles (+1,188)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,242 miles
    Test number
    885020321397
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  19. Pass158,054 miles (+1,594)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    158,054 miles
    Test number
    380095600355
    • NoteFront brake hoses slightly deteriorating
    • NoteN/s rear wheel bearing has slight play
  20. Pass156,460 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    156,460 miles
    Test number
    244742329368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail156,453 miles (+2,673)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,453 miles
    Test number
    491151529478
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteNearside hub seal damp
    • NoteRear number plate light unit broken
  22. Pass153,780 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    153,780 miles
    Test number
    641965428391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail153,762 miles (+3,643)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,762 miles
    Test number
    180269718332
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
  24. Pass150,119 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    150,119 miles
    Test number
    410383127339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside hub seal damp
  25. Fail150,115 miles (+6,394)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,115 miles
    Test number
    821337017398
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside hub seal damp
  26. Pass143,721 miles (+20,144)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    143,721 miles
    Test number
    104381787463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass123,577 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    123,577 miles
    Test number
    690701986099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX-FRONT AXLE CASING AND ENGINE LEAKING OIL-WEAR IN STEERING DAMPER BUSHING-OFFSIDE REAR WHEELARCH TRIM LOOSE.
    • NoteOdd mix of tyre tread patterns front/rear

Questions about L90 JPG

Does L90 JPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JPG is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 JPG?
The MOT on L90 JPG is valid until 6 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 JPG done?
L90 JPG was recorded at 185,101 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,106 miles a year.
Has L90 JPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JPG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on L90 JPG 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 JPG find?
L90 JPG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both front springs corroded; rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded.

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