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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,492 cc

L90 KHTMOT history

L90 KHT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 99,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L90 KHT black 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 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,553 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 KHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 KHT was last recorded at 99,553 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 5,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,385 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,168 miles
Average per year
2,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,553 miles
  • 2025 – 94,385 miles
  • 2024 – 89,616 miles
  • 2022 – 87,862 miles
  • 2021 – 87,841 miles
  • 2020 – 86,911 miles
  • 2019 – 85,354 miles
  • 2018 – 83,701 miles
  • 2017 – 81,716 miles
  • 2016 – 79,845 miles
  • 2015 – 77,534 miles
  • 2014 – 67,685 miles
  • 2013 – 64,750 miles
  • 2012 – 58,963 miles
  • 2011 – 55,279 miles
  • 2010 – 51,231 miles
  • 2009 – 46,069 miles
  • 2008 – 45,121 miles
  • 2007 – 41,166 miles
  • 2006 – 37,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,553 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.

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,553 miles (+5,168)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,553 miles
    Test number
    647709514474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,385 miles (+4,769)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,385 miles
    Test number
    468860360632
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass89,616 miles (+1,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,616 miles
    Test number
    923655474865
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass87,862 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,862 miles
    Test number
    168689822996
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail87,841 miles (+930)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,841 miles
    Test number
    248256184189
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel regulator leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass86,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,911 miles
    Test number
    234382467137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,911 miles (+1,557)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,911 miles
    Test number
    313646493630
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  8. Pass85,354 miles (+1,653)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,354 miles
    Test number
    643858596134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play rear sxle "A" frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,701 miles
    Test number
    712935198036
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Fail83,701 miles (+1,985)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,701 miles
    Test number
    845734833230
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass81,716 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    748735585893
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryDampness noted around fuel filter / housing

  12. Fail81,716 miles (+1,871)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    860111819984
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryDampness noted around fuel filter / housing

  13. Pass79,845 miles (+2,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,845 miles
    Test number
    745369053624
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  14. Pass77,534 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    554911845710
    • AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering bowels slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff cone seal leaking

  15. Fail77,530 miles (+24)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,530 miles
    Test number
    920347966505
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering bowels slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff cone seal leaking

  16. Fail77,506 miles (+9,821)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,506 miles
    Test number
    142917281230
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail67,685 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,685 miles
    Test number
    689846464290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  18. Pass67,685 miles (+2,935)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,685 miles
    Test number
    838276364230
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  19. Pass64,750 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    387125253248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,963 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,963 miles
    Test number
    236236042413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,962 miles (+3,683)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,962 miles
    Test number
    296945442106
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  22. Pass55,279 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,279 miles
    Test number
    467926241115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,231 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,231 miles
    Test number
    724046140174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,069 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,069 miles
    Test number
    512325079125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,121 miles
    Test number
    160042508316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,120 miles (+3,954)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,120 miles
    Test number
    753702808345
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass41,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,166 miles
    Test number
    470477497214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,165 miles (+3,362)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,165 miles
    Test number
    122917197245
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  29. Pass37,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,803 miles
    Test number
    122664106390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail57,803 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,803 miles
    Test number
    724894506324
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about L90 KHT

Does L90 KHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 KHT is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 KHT?
The MOT on L90 KHT is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 KHT done?
L90 KHT was recorded at 99,553 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 2,110 miles a year.
Has L90 KHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 KHT has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 KHT 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 KHT find?
L90 KHT passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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