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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 KHCMOT history

L90 KHC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 1995. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 177,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

L90 KHC 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 24 May 2027
Mileage
177,906 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 KHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Jun 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 KHC was last recorded at 177,906 miles on 11 May 2026, 3,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,563 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,343 miles
Average per year
4,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,906 miles
  • 2025 – 174,563 miles
  • 2024 – 170,840 miles
  • 2023 – 166,664 miles
  • 2022 – 158,474 miles
  • 2021 – 153,866 miles
  • 2020 – 153,308 miles
  • 2019 – 152,220 miles
  • 2018 – 152,216 miles
  • 2016 – 150,118 miles
  • 2015 – 143,335 miles
  • 2014 – 135,650 miles
  • 2013 – 124,307 miles
  • 2012 – 120,888 miles
  • 2011 – 114,934 miles
  • 2010 – 109,141 miles
  • 2009 – 107,725 miles
  • 2008 – 105,390 miles
  • 2007 – 99,664 miles
  • 2006 – 92,985 miles
  • 2005 – 85,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,906 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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.

  • Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil Leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight Play In Front Propshaft U.J

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    177,906 miles
    Test number
    988675565539
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Fail177,904 miles (+3,341)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,904 miles
    Test number
    894808874569
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear of wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass174,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    174,563 miles
    Test number
    856682839919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,563 miles (+3,723)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,563 miles
    Test number
    933604626957
    • MajorRear Other passenger door catch missing Rear door (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,840 miles (+4,176)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    170,840 miles
    Test number
    979562739588
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass166,664 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    166,664 miles
    Test number
    516160247459
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail166,664 miles (+8,190)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,664 miles
    Test number
    849795674627
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,474 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    158,474 miles
    Test number
    392020893873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,866 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    153,866 miles
    Test number
    349921207803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail153,864 miles (+556)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,864 miles
    Test number
    381515535196
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass153,308 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,308 miles
    Test number
    238740442257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,220 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,220 miles
    Test number
    688794838166
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush fixing washer corroded (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper end bush worn

  13. Fail152,220 miles (+4)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,220 miles
    Test number
    341315369005
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush fixing washer corroded (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper end bush worn

  14. Pass152,216 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    152,216 miles
    Test number
    200451220950
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake dics pitted

  15. Fail152,214 miles (+2,096)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,214 miles
    Test number
    980843659053
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded threw (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass150,118 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    150,118 miles
    Test number
    794986222436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil Leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight Play In Front Propshaft U.J

  17. Fail150,118 miles (+6,783)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,118 miles
    Test number
    327151210956
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear A-Frame -Boot Split (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil Leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight Play In Front Propshaft U.J

  18. Pass143,335 miles (+7,685)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    143,335 miles
    Test number
    280754387057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass135,650 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    135,650 miles
    Test number
    909565324373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail135,624 miles (+11,317)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,624 miles
    Test number
    288079404383
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass124,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,307 miles
    Test number
    899172893299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Fail124,307 miles (+3,419)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,307 miles
    Test number
    205042693296
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass120,888 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    120,888 miles
    Test number
    835010212303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight oil leak both front hubs

  24. Fail120,886 miles (+5,952)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,886 miles
    Test number
    948560112370
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight oil leak both front hubs

  25. Pass114,934 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,934 miles
    Test number
    249648081154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteSlight oil leak both front hubs

  26. Fail114,929 miles (+5,788)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,929 miles
    Test number
    398137181137
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOSR shock absorber cover corroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak both front hubs

  27. Pass109,141 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,141 miles
    Test number
    190106470145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass107,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,725 miles
    Test number
    213150399122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail107,725 miles (+2,335)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,725 miles
    Test number
    941587889137
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  30. Pass105,390 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    105,390 miles
    Test number
    134977178120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass99,664 miles (+6,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    99,664 miles
    Test number
    371834987158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  32. Pass92,985 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    92,985 miles
    Test number
    143863676150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass85,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    85,619 miles
    Test number
    540213226139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 KHC

Does L90 KHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 KHC is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 KHC?
The MOT on L90 KHC is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 KHC done?
L90 KHC was recorded at 177,906 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,420 miles a year.
Has L90 KHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 KHC has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 KHC 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 KHC find?
L90 KHC passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front upper steering column universal joint has slight wear or play.

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