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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 KFCMOT history

L90 KFC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 197,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L90 KFC green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
197,975 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 KFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 KFC was last recorded at 197,975 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 2,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,537 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,438 miles
Average per year
5,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,975 miles
  • 2025 – 195,537 miles
  • 2024 – 193,336 miles
  • 2022 – 193,147 miles
  • 2021 – 185,283 miles
  • 2020 – 180,994 miles
  • 2019 – 176,006 miles
  • 2018 – 175,206 miles
  • 2017 – 169,983 miles
  • 2016 – 162,248 miles
  • 2015 – 154,746 miles
  • 2014 – 144,428 miles
  • 2013 – 135,220 miles
  • 2012 – 129,832 miles
  • 2011 – 124,094 miles
  • 2010 – 120,092 miles
  • 2009 – 115,788 miles
  • 2008 – 101,972 miles
  • 2007 – 94,221 miles
  • 2006 – 78,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,975 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,975 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    197,975 miles
    Test number
    253890482320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,537 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    195,537 miles
    Test number
    373739360092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass193,336 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,336 miles
    Test number
    756828340706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass193,147 miles (+7,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    193,147 miles
    Test number
    627724690777
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass185,283 miles (+4,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    185,283 miles
    Test number
    712433529574
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass180,994 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    180,994 miles
    Test number
    609704320584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass176,006 miles (+800)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    176,006 miles
    Test number
    499620138754
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass175,206 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    175,206 miles
    Test number
    976901665362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass169,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    169,983 miles
    Test number
    303392421508
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  10. Fail169,983 miles (+7,735)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,983 miles
    Test number
    253827109946
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering damper deformed and unserviceable bushes (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass162,248 miles (+7,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    162,248 miles
    Test number
    984628442333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front age cracks in side wall and tread

  12. Pass154,746 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    154,746 miles
    Test number
    907521415228
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail154,746 miles (+10,318)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,746 miles
    Test number
    227234905235
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass144,428 miles (+9,208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    144,428 miles
    Test number
    257827364435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass135,220 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    135,220 miles
    Test number
    607538463110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,335 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    134,335 miles
    Test number
    985764943030
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail134,335 miles (+4,503)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,335 miles
    Test number
    458273443002
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass129,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    129,832 miles
    Test number
    188034642435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail129,832 miles (+5,738)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,832 miles
    Test number
    497294242089
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass124,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    124,094 miles
    Test number
    236556271085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,094 miles (+4,002)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,094 miles
    Test number
    478646071012
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass120,092 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    120,092 miles
    Test number
    901190260071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass115,788 miles (+13,816)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    115,788 miles
    Test number
    561704729014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass101,972 miles (+7,751)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    101,972 miles
    Test number
    374923928076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass94,221 miles (+15,927)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    94,221 miles
    Test number
    603668507034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    78,294 miles
    Test number
    150064506461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 KFC

Does L90 KFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 KFC is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 KFC?
The MOT on L90 KFC is valid until 28 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 KFC done?
L90 KFC was recorded at 197,975 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 5,918 miles a year.
Has L90 KFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 KFC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L90 KFC 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 KFC find?
L90 KFC passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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