
Land Rover Defender
Red and Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
L90 KGNMOT history
L90 KGN is a red and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,267 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 187,267 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,591 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 KGN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 KGN was last recorded at 187,267 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 9,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,498 miles · 5 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,769 miles
- Average per year
- 8,591 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,267 miles
- 2025 – 177,498 miles
- 2024 – 173,233 miles
- 2022 – 165,558 miles
- 2021 – 164,251 miles
- 2020 – 161,367 miles
- 2019 – 155,314 miles
- 2018 – 147,813 miles
- 2017 – 142,344 miles
- 2016 – 138,425 miles
- 2014 – 118,948 miles
- 2013 – 101,931 miles
- 2012 – 81,765 miles
- 2011 – 71,369 miles
- 2010 – 59,854 miles
- 2009 – 44,423 miles
- 2008 – 32,104 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,267 miles (+9,769)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 187,267 miles
- Test number
- 112770908984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,498 miles (+4,265)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 177,498 miles
- Test number
- 128909597860
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass173,233 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 173,233 miles
- Test number
- 566788241988
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail173,231 miles (+22)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,231 miles
- Test number
- 557201985710
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail173,209 miles (+7,651)21 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,209 miles
- Test number
- 521509611226
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at the the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To the flex (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSeat belt missing All rear seat belts and clasps missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both stop lamps inoperative when position lights are on (4.3.3 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play felt through the steering wheel
Pass165,558 miles (+735)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 165,558 miles
- Test number
- 192509736891
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower swivel joint slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint slight leakage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower swivel joint slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint slight leakage
Fail164,823 miles (+572)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,823 miles
- Test number
- 504705209385
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower swivel has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint seal slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower swivel has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass164,251 miles (+175)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 164,251 miles
- Test number
- 643337797331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower swivel joint has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower swivel joint has sight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable sticking slightly
Fail164,076 miles (+2,709)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,076 miles
- Test number
- 283218415307
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rear (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower swivel joint has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower swivel joint has sight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable sticking slightly
Pass161,367 miles (+6,053)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 161,367 miles
- Test number
- 558714859464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,314 miles (+7,501)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 155,314 miles
- Test number
- 204561011835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,813 miles (+5,469)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 147,813 miles
- Test number
- 384886034811
- AdvisoryADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON NEARSIDE FRONT HUB
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass142,344 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 142,344 miles
- Test number
- 499501810333
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail142,344 miles (+3,919)11 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,344 miles
- Test number
- 888047577745
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Pass138,425 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 138,425 miles
- Test number
- 654154515004
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Fail138,425 miles (+19,477)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,425 miles
- Test number
- 754643220973
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass118,948 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 118,948 miles
- Test number
- 968455384174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,948 miles (+17,017)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,948 miles
- Test number
- 925234784163
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,931 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 101,931 miles
- Test number
- 196803073142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,931 miles (+20,166)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,931 miles
- Test number
- 929438463138
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass81,765 miles (+10,396)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 81,765 miles
- Test number
- 599293362145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,369 miles (+11,515)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,369 miles
- Test number
- 787535651023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,854 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,854 miles
- Test number
- 262511760042
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass59,854 miles (+15,431)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 59,854 miles
- Test number
- 524051860076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,423 miles (+12,319)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 44,423 miles
- Test number
- 393445359027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,104 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 32,104 miles
- Test number
- 831014368097
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail32,082 miles5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,082 miles
- Test number
- 423990668063
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L90 KGN
- Does L90 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 KGN is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 KGN?
- The MOT on L90 KGN is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 KGN done?
- L90 KGN was recorded at 187,267 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,591 miles a year.
- Has L90 KGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 KGN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L90 KGN 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 KGN find?
- L90 KGN passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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