
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass155,238 miles (+330)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 155,238 miles
- Test number
- 743853119340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,908 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 154,908 miles
- Test number
- 781122219254
- NoteOil leak
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
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
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
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)
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)
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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