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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.

L90 KGN red 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass187,267 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass187,267 miles (+9,769)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    187,267 miles
    Test number
    112770908984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass161,367 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    161,367 miles
    Test number
    558714859464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,314 miles (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    155,314 miles
    Test number
    204561011835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass118,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,948 miles
    Test number
    968455384174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass101,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,931 miles
    Test number
    196803073142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass81,765 miles (+10,396)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,765 miles
    Test number
    599293362145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,369 miles (+11,515)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,369 miles
    Test number
    787535651023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass59,854 miles (+15,431)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,854 miles
    Test number
    524051860076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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)
  27. 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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