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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 JWHMOT history

L90 JWH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 167,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

L90 JWH green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
167,261 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JWH was last recorded at 167,261 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,519 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
742 miles
Average per year
1,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,261 miles
  • 2025 – 166,519 miles
  • 2023 – 166,246 miles
  • 2021 – 165,671 miles
  • 2020 – 164,864 miles
  • 2019 – 164,320 miles
  • 2018 – 163,608 miles
  • 2017 – 163,058 miles
  • 2016 – 162,484 miles
  • 2015 – 161,958 miles
  • 2014 – 161,175 miles
  • 2013 – 159,792 miles
  • 2012 – 158,126 miles
  • 2011 – 157,998 miles
  • 2010 – 157,428 miles
  • 2009 – 155,238 miles
  • 2008 – 151,818 miles
  • 2007 – 147,938 miles
  • 2006 – 146,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,261 miles (+742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    167,261 miles
    Test number
    596961740241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass166,519 miles (+273)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,519 miles
    Test number
    291817520579
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass166,246 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    166,246 miles
    Test number
    767017970073
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  4. Fail166,243 miles (+572)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,243 miles
    Test number
    537332358742
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  5. Pass165,671 miles (+807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,671 miles
    Test number
    587980115549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tie rod ball joint gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front tie rod ball joint
  6. Pass164,864 miles (+544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    164,864 miles
    Test number
    699393133581
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass164,320 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    164,320 miles
    Test number
    254116984004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail164,320 miles (+712)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,320 miles
    Test number
    988086231375
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box as marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass163,608 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    163,608 miles
    Test number
    734597091388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
  10. Fail163,604 miles (+546)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,604 miles
    Test number
    231637652144
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
  11. Pass163,058 miles (+574)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    163,058 miles
    Test number
    671793392023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryIndicator stalk slightly faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight free play at steering wheel
  12. Pass162,484 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    162,484 miles
    Test number
    802430826311
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine/front diff
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt buckle damaged and operation poor
    • AdvisorySpeedometer illumination poor/dim
  13. Fail162,482 miles (+524)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,482 miles
    Test number
    567857180825
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine/front diff
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt buckle damaged and operation poor
    • AdvisorySpeedometer illumination poor/dim
  14. Pass161,958 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    161,958 miles
    Test number
    601836575957
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank
  15. Fail161,956 miles (+781)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,956 miles
    Test number
    368370941106
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank
  16. Pass161,175 miles (+1,383)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    161,175 miles
    Test number
    249456124302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFreeplay at steering wheel
    • NoteNearside front seat belt damaged
    • NotePower steering lazy
    • NoteSlight roughness in front wheel bearings
  17. Pass159,792 miles (+3)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    159,792 miles
    Test number
    468403823314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated
    • NoteFront diff leaking
    • NoteSlight roughness in rear diff
  18. Fail159,789 miles (+1,663)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,789 miles
    Test number
    905902913361
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated
    • NoteFront diff leaking
    • NoteSlight roughness in rear diff
  19. Pass158,126 miles (+128)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    158,126 miles
    Test number
    147261612323
    • NoteDamage to tow bar plug
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteParking brake travel long
    • NoteRear shock absorber bushes worn and perished
    • NoteSlight play in front steering joints
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle dirty
  20. Pass157,998 miles (+4)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    157,998 miles
    Test number
    659076101315
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s headlight damaged
    • NoteN/s wing mirror damaged
  21. Fail157,994 miles (+566)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,994 miles
    Test number
    415294601363
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s headlight damaged
    • NoteN/s wing mirror damaged
  22. Pass157,428 miles (+2,190)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    157,428 miles
    Test number
    302622300389
    • NoteSlight movement in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight movement in rear offside wheel bearing
  23. Pass155,238 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    155,238 miles
    Test number
    743853119340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass154,908 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    154,908 miles
    Test number
    781122219254
    • NoteOil leak
  25. Fail154,907 miles (+3,089)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,907 miles
    Test number
    303052619254
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOil leak
  26. Pass151,818 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    151,818 miles
    Test number
    360639418299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteHand brake has not much reserve travel
    • NoteOil leak at diff seal
  27. Fail151,818 miles (+3,880)1 dangerous9 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,818 miles
    Test number
    892426198117
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteHand brake has not much reserve travel
    • NoteOil leak at diff seal
  28. Pass147,938 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    147,938 miles
    Test number
    584728677116
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
  29. Fail147,930 miles (+1,108)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,930 miles
    Test number
    791611277199
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
  30. Fail146,822 miles11 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,822 miles
    Test number
    723619826220
    • DangerousFront Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousPosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
    • DangerousRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Questions about L90 JWH

Does L90 JWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JWH is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 JWH?
The MOT on L90 JWH is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 JWH done?
L90 JWH was recorded at 167,261 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,024 miles a year.
Has L90 JWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JWH has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 JWH 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 JWH find?
L90 JWH passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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