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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 JPPMOT history

L90 JPP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L90 JPP blue 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
167,003 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JPP was last recorded at 167,003 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2007: 100,114 miles, lower than 126,376 miles on 19 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,507 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
496 miles
Average per year
2,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,003 miles
  • 2024 – 166,507 miles
  • 2023 – 165,554 miles
  • 2022 – 163,932 miles
  • 2021 – 162,631 miles
  • 2020 – 161,187 miles
  • 2016 – 157,550 miles
  • 2014 – 147,461 miles
  • 2013 – 135,747 miles
  • 2012 – 125,061 miles
  • 2011 – 116,747 miles
  • 2010 – 108,613 miles
  • 2009 – 106,365 miles
  • 2008 – 104,855 miles
  • 2007 – 100,114 miles
  • 2006 – 126,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,003 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,003 miles (+496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    167,003 miles
    Test number
    738965295882
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,507 miles (+953)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    166,507 miles
    Test number
    437931610857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass165,554 miles (+1,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,554 miles
    Test number
    976245494062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    163,932 miles
    Test number
    406308316492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail163,922 miles (+1,291)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,922 miles
    Test number
    743404640596
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass162,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,631 miles
    Test number
    643413998757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,631 miles (+1,444)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,631 miles
    Test number
    199659504196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass161,187 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,187 miles
    Test number
    636623192930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,016 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,016 miles
    Test number
    282375977015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail160,980 miles (+3,430)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,980 miles
    Test number
    669191289911
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering locking device ineffective lower arm on steering box (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorSteering locking device missing track rods ends X3 (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorSuspension rod insecurely attached panhard (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass157,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    157,550 miles
    Test number
    521494771501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail157,540 miles (+10,079)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,540 miles
    Test number
    937340011097
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

  13. Pass147,461 miles (+11,714)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    147,461 miles
    Test number
    828291154341
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteFront seat securing bolts small
    • NoteFront seats difficult to move foreword and backwards
    • NoteOffside wipper arm worn

  14. Pass135,747 miles (+10,686)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    135,747 miles
    Test number
    658414933270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,061 miles (+4,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    125,061 miles
    Test number
    277027632260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass120,720 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,720 miles
    Test number
    806245122118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,747 miles (+8,134)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    116,747 miles
    Test number
    689892761121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,613 miles
    Test number
    243076970466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,613 miles (+2,248)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,613 miles
    Test number
    992373570113
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass106,365 miles (+1,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,365 miles
    Test number
    374644309208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  21. Pass104,855 miles (+4,741)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    104,855 miles
    Test number
    142932118278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NotePassenger wiper slow.
    • NoteSome movment in the steering damper bush.

  22. Pass100,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,114 miles
    Test number
    774854277140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail100,114 miles (-26,262)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,114 miles
    Test number
    822160177101
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass126,376 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    126,376 miles
    Test number
    341850006412
    • NotePlay in n/s/f front tie rod end

Questions about L90 JPP

Does L90 JPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JPP is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 JPP?
The MOT on L90 JPP is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 JPP done?
L90 JPP was recorded at 167,003 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 2,080 miles a year.
Has L90 JPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JPP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 JPP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 JPP find?
L90 JPP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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