Land Rover Defender
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,900 cc
L90 JRVMOT history
L90 JRV is a red petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 174,029 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 174,029 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,392 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 JRV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 14 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 JRV was last recorded at 174,029 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Aug 2012: 17,111 miles, lower than 170,402 miles on 4 Jan 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 173,940 miles · 20 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 89 miles
- Average per year
- 1,392 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,029 miles
- 2024 – 173,940 miles
- 2023 – 173,753 miles
- 2021 – 173,450 miles
- 2019 – 173,212 miles
- 2017 – 172,722 miles
- 2016 – 172,505 miles
- 2014 – 171,982 miles
- 2012 – 17,111 miles
- 2008 – 170,402 miles
- 2007 – 158,133 miles
- 2006 – 145,833 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
14 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,029 miles (+89)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 174,029 miles
- Test number
- 188341463048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,940 miles (+187)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2025
- Odometer
- 173,940 miles
- Test number
- 390291406561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,753 miles (+303)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 173,753 miles
- Test number
- 856041233437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,450 miles (+238)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 173,450 miles
- Test number
- 902476110334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,212 miles (+490)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 173,212 miles
- Test number
- 434635157738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,722 miles (+217)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 172,722 miles
- Test number
- 769004817848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,505 miles (+523)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 172,505 miles
- Test number
- 216545461750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,982 miles (+154,871)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 171,982 miles
- Test number
- 539021374116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,111 miles (-153,291)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 17,111 miles
- Test number
- 455080032249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,402 miles (+12,269)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,402 miles
- Test number
- 671974608086
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureCentre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass158,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 158,133 miles
- Test number
- 131009007443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,133 miles (+12,300)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,133 miles
- Test number
- 634134207051
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Pass145,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 145,833 miles
- Test number
- 940631016019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,833 miles6 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,833 miles
- Test number
- 871369006057
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L90 JRV
- Does L90 JRV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JRV is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 JRV?
- The MOT on L90 JRV is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 JRV done?
- L90 JRV was recorded at 174,029 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 1,392 miles a year.
- Has L90 JRV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 JRV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2008.
- Has the mileage on L90 JRV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 JRV find?
- L90 JRV passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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