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Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 JRTMOT history

L90 JRT is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L90 JRT grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,489 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JRT
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
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JRT was last recorded at 138,489 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,236 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
1,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,489 miles
  • 2025 – 138,236 miles
  • 2024 – 138,199 miles
  • 2023 – 137,968 miles
  • 2022 – 136,363 miles
  • 2021 – 135,922 miles
  • 2020 – 135,704 miles
  • 2019 – 134,588 miles
  • 2018 – 134,141 miles
  • 2017 – 133,041 miles
  • 2016 – 132,411 miles
  • 2015 – 131,526 miles
  • 2014 – 130,942 miles
  • 2013 – 130,068 miles
  • 2012 – 129,115 miles
  • 2011 – 126,635 miles
  • 2010 – 123,528 miles
  • 2009 – 122,029 miles
  • 2008 – 117,390 miles
  • 2007 – 116,012 miles
  • 2005 – 115,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,489 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,489 miles (+253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,489 miles
    Test number
    769927974305
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass138,236 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,236 miles
    Test number
    581969361790
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  3. Pass138,199 miles (+231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,199 miles
    Test number
    498054315597
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass137,968 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,968 miles
    Test number
    740320347691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,363 miles (+441)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,363 miles
    Test number
    876197104847
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass135,922 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,922 miles
    Test number
    211954295576
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail135,920 miles (+216)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,920 miles
    Test number
    787118461669
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
  8. Pass135,704 miles (+1,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,704 miles
    Test number
    397140622011
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  9. Pass134,588 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,588 miles
    Test number
    904071627477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,586 miles (+445)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,586 miles
    Test number
    434521583944
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  11. Pass134,141 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    134,141 miles
    Test number
    898962043702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass133,041 miles (+630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,041 miles
    Test number
    824052390319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass132,411 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,411 miles
    Test number
    457897816672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,526 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    131,526 miles
    Test number
    906579395078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,942 miles (+874)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    130,942 miles
    Test number
    649751604169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass130,068 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    130,068 miles
    Test number
    309473193083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail130,067 miles (+952)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,067 miles
    Test number
    405536083039
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass129,115 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    129,115 miles
    Test number
    146149682454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail129,115 miles (+2,480)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,115 miles
    Test number
    548068482089
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass126,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    126,635 miles
    Test number
    956211491066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail126,635 miles (+3,107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,635 miles
    Test number
    168579581435
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  22. Pass123,528 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    123,528 miles
    Test number
    434578580046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass122,029 miles (+4,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    122,029 miles
    Test number
    982101799028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  24. Pass117,390 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    117,390 miles
    Test number
    941640388061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail117,342 miles (+1,330)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,342 miles
    Test number
    611078178030
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  26. Pass116,012 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    116,012 miles
    Test number
    620645777091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass115,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    115,028 miles
    Test number
    131920145398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 JRT

Does L90 JRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JRT is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 JRT?
The MOT on L90 JRT is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 JRT done?
L90 JRT was recorded at 138,489 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 1,125 miles a year.
Has L90 JRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JRT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 JRT 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 JRT find?
L90 JRT passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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