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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 JTWMOT history

L90 JTW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L90 JTW 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 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,590 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JTW was last recorded at 166,590 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,436 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
3,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,590 miles
  • 2025 – 166,436 miles
  • 2023 – 166,428 miles
  • 2022 – 166,371 miles
  • 2021 – 166,329 miles
  • 2020 – 166,256 miles
  • 2019 – 166,208 miles
  • 2018 – 166,118 miles
  • 2017 – 161,795 miles
  • 2016 – 156,435 miles
  • 2015 – 151,055 miles
  • 2014 – 146,019 miles
  • 2013 – 140,519 miles
  • 2012 – 133,743 miles
  • 2011 – 127,476 miles
  • 2010 – 120,598 miles
  • 2009 – 112,959 miles
  • 2008 – 105,841 miles
  • 2007 – 99,357 miles
  • 2006 – 92,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,590 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,590 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,590 miles
    Test number
    489015399592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,436 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    166,436 miles
    Test number
    299301143082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass166,428 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    166,428 miles
    Test number
    154671457981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,419 miles (+48)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,419 miles
    Test number
    260649144989
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,371 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    166,371 miles
    Test number
    434365698608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,329 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    166,329 miles
    Test number
    873398936587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass166,256 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    166,256 miles
    Test number
    195374478323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass166,208 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    166,208 miles
    Test number
    750096125928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,118 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    166,118 miles
    Test number
    195559093866
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front and rear! (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail166,110 miles (+4,315)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,110 miles
    Test number
    434239650046
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front and rear! (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass161,795 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    161,795 miles
    Test number
    176673251091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has age related cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is low and has age related cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box is damp
    • AdvisorySteering damper boot is split

  12. Fail161,793 miles (+5,358)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,793 miles
    Test number
    333724539122
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.6.6)
    • FailureSteering arm damaged and unserviceable track arm (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has age related cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is low and has age related cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box is damp
    • AdvisorySteering damper boot is split

  13. Pass156,435 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    156,435 miles
    Test number
    368511282547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBack panel is rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis is rusty

  14. Fail156,432 miles (+5,377)2 dangerous6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,432 miles
    Test number
    984938030224
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint hub joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint hub joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (stabilizer bar bush) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt loose (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBack panel is rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis is rusty

  15. Pass151,055 miles (+5,036)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    151,055 miles
    Test number
    758970645005
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteRear back panel is rusty
    • NoteSlight play in offside hub joint
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  16. Pass146,019 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    146,019 miles
    Test number
    419621754010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front seat mechanism is slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front steering damper bush has slight play

  17. Fail146,014 miles (+5,495)8 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,014 miles
    Test number
    556093844082
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front seat mechanism is slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front steering damper bush has slight play

  18. Pass140,519 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    140,519 miles
    Test number
    576985743079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front seat mechanism is slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front steering damper bush has slight play

  19. Fail140,514 miles (+6,771)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,514 miles
    Test number
    478093743072
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front seat mechanism is slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front steering damper bush has slight play
    • NoteRear propshaft uj has slight play

  20. Pass133,743 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    133,743 miles
    Test number
    165137522433
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBack panel is rusty
    • NoteNearside front seat mechanism is worn

  21. Fail133,740 miles (+6,264)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,740 miles
    Test number
    669356222016
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBack panel is rusty
    • NoteNearside front seat mechanism is worn

  22. Pass127,476 miles (+6,878)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    146375941040
    • 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 Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts on outer and inner walls
    • NoteNearside wing mirror is cracked
    • NoteRear back panel is rusty
    • NoteSlight wheel bearing noise when driven but not found on mot test

  23. Pass120,598 miles (+7)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    120,598 miles
    Test number
    170323240075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is low on tread in centre
    • NoteNearside wing mirror is cracked

  24. Fail120,591 miles (+7,632)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,591 miles
    Test number
    712641940059
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is low on tread in centre
    • NoteNearside wing mirror is cracked

  25. Pass112,959 miles (+7,118)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    112,959 miles
    Test number
    924215439085
    • NoteNearside front seat runner is slightly worn
    • NoteSteering drag link arm is slightly bent
    • NoteSteering track control arm is slightly bent

  26. Pass105,841 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    105,841 miles
    Test number
    471388738012
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  27. Fail105,839 miles (+6,482)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,839 miles
    Test number
    384677838099
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  28. Pass99,357 miles (+6,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    99,357 miles
    Test number
    190417327064
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass92,853 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    413765546070
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front track rod end

Questions about L90 JTW

Does L90 JTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JTW is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 JTW?
The MOT on L90 JTW is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 JTW done?
L90 JTW was recorded at 166,590 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,576 miles a year.
Has L90 JTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JTW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 JTW 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 JTW find?
L90 JTW passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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