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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 KDTMOT history

L90 KDT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

L90 KDT green 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 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,144 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 KDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 KDT was last recorded at 150,144 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 2,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,198 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,946 miles
Average per year
4,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,144 miles
  • 2025 – 147,198 miles
  • 2024 – 138,245 miles
  • 2023 – 132,285 miles
  • 2022 – 126,918 miles
  • 2021 – 124,559 miles
  • 2020 – 114,789 miles
  • 2019 – 108,815 miles
  • 2018 – 108,773 miles
  • 2017 – 108,745 miles
  • 2016 – 108,735 miles
  • 2015 – 108,553 miles
  • 2014 – 108,449 miles
  • 2013 – 108,073 miles
  • 2012 – 107,598 miles
  • 2011 – 107,152 miles
  • 2010 – 104,529 miles
  • 2008 – 91,920 miles
  • 2007 – 78,676 miles
  • 2006 – 64,682 miles
  • 2005 – 50,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,144 miles
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Areas of light corrosion on chassis.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,144 miles (+2,946)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,144 miles
    Test number
    129797930962
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass147,198 miles (+8,953)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,198 miles
    Test number
    148289287919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer rigger corroded

  3. Pass138,245 miles (+5,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,245 miles
    Test number
    767414858620
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,285 miles (+5,367)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,285 miles
    Test number
    736981761952
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  5. Pass126,918 miles (+2,359)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,918 miles
    Test number
    446411532707
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,559 miles (+9,770)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,559 miles
    Test number
    282055868190
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box to ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on chassis
    • AdvisorySmall hole on offside front chassis out rigger

  7. Pass114,789 miles (+5,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,789 miles
    Test number
    802030553321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass108,815 miles (+42)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,815 miles
    Test number
    355111345169
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of light corrosion on chassis.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail108,773 miles (+28)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,773 miles
    Test number
    900327131613
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of light corrosion on chassis.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,745 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,745 miles
    Test number
    322025083292
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion on chassis.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear cross-member corroding.
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust is corroded.

  11. Fail108,745 miles (+10)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,745 miles
    Test number
    668978593067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion on chassis.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear cross-member corroding.
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust is corroded.

  12. Pass108,735 miles (+182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,735 miles
    Test number
    355492827166
    • AdvisoryChassis is corroded

  13. Pass108,553 miles (+104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,553 miles
    Test number
    454645093644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust system is very corroded

  14. Pass108,449 miles (+199)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,449 miles
    Test number
    757553334396
    • NoteCentre section of exhaust system is very corroded

  15. Pass108,250 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    108,250 miles
    Test number
    598715014075
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteCentre and rear section of exhaust system is corroded
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear shock absorber top mounting bush has some wear
    • NoteWindscreen wipers do not always park in the horizontal position

  16. Fail108,250 miles (+177)4 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,250 miles
    Test number
    227590014019
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteCentre and rear section of exhaust system is corroded
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear shock absorber top mounting bush has some wear
    • NoteRegistration plate lamp lens is insecure
    • NoteSteering damper mounting bush has excessive wear
    • NoteWindscreen wipers do not always park in the horizontal position

  17. Pass108,073 miles (+475)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,073 miles
    Test number
    649650113058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCorrosion rear metal brake pipes
    • NoteNumber plate lamp corroded
    • NoteWear to steering damper bushes

  18. Pass107,598 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    107,598 miles
    Test number
    769431912060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,152 miles
    Test number
    117073101164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail107,152 miles (+2,623)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,152 miles
    Test number
    837788491070
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteWater in ns front indicator lamp

  21. Pass104,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    104,529 miles
    Test number
    131433540402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,529 miles (+12,609)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,529 miles
    Test number
    121042240088
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass91,920 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    91,920 miles
    Test number
    322541938337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,504 miles (+12,828)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,504 miles
    Test number
    872367118362
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass78,676 miles (+13,994)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    78,676 miles
    Test number
    984569617319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    194554016386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,682 miles (+14,092)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    613634216307
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Fail50,590 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,590 miles
    Test number
    723733515361
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass50,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    50,590 miles
    Test number
    803623615356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 KDT

Does L90 KDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 KDT is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 KDT?
The MOT on L90 KDT is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 KDT done?
L90 KDT was recorded at 150,144 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 4,908 miles a year.
Has L90 KDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 KDT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 KDT 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 KDT find?
L90 KDT passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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