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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 KTAMOT history

L90 KTA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 164,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

L90 KTA blue 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 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
164,386 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 KTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
18 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 KTA was last recorded at 164,386 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,386 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,386 miles
  • 2025 – 160,278 miles
  • 2024 – 155,949 miles
  • 2023 – 151,781 miles
  • 2022 – 149,295 miles
  • 2021 – 144,956 miles
  • 2020 – 142,423 miles
  • 2019 – 137,632 miles
  • 2018 – 130,199 miles
  • 2017 – 123,385 miles
  • 2016 – 114,646 miles
  • 2015 – 104,437 miles
  • 2014 – 97,123 miles
  • 2012 – 92,619 miles
  • 2011 – 87,182 miles
  • 2010 – 81,826 miles
  • 2009 – 79,299 miles
  • 2008 – 75,904 miles
  • 2007 – 71,814 miles
  • 2006 – 69,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,386 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Rubbing chassis slightly (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger door - lower - corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers door - lower - corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,386 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    164,386 miles
    Test number
    856673023750
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Rubbing chassis slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger door - lower - corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers door - lower - corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail164,386 miles (+4,108)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,386 miles
    Test number
    491449509443
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases disconnected from turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at the front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis in front of roll bar mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger and mounting to chassis leg under drivers footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,278 miles (+4,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    160,278 miles
    Test number
    946115858656
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,949 miles (+4,168)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    155,949 miles
    Test number
    248559633823
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both front outer belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system support disconnected central

  5. Pass151,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,781 miles
    Test number
    107087067651
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail151,781 miles (+2,486)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,781 miles
    Test number
    393656995867
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,295 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,295 miles
    Test number
    419226485832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail149,287 miles (+4,331)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,287 miles
    Test number
    566962676885
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass144,956 miles (+2,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,956 miles
    Test number
    841420016792
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass142,423 miles (+4,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,423 miles
    Test number
    273429370065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass137,632 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,632 miles
    Test number
    191866521234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,622 miles (+7,423)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,622 miles
    Test number
    947640823539
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass130,199 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,199 miles
    Test number
    714952690384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,050 miles (+6,665)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,050 miles
    Test number
    524551135153
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

  15. Pass123,385 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,385 miles
    Test number
    940541909876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,321 miles (+8,675)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,321 miles
    Test number
    161865497098
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass114,646 miles (+10,209)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,646 miles
    Test number
    515288650741
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S/R & O/S/R (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass104,437 miles (+7,314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,437 miles
    Test number
    187738235028
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass97,123 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,123 miles
    Test number
    447343604083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,619 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    92,619 miles
    Test number
    285225732338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,182 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    87,182 miles
    Test number
    167916731388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,807 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,807 miles
    Test number
    865009681144
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  23. Fail86,807 miles (+4,981)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,807 miles
    Test number
    205078381428
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Pass81,826 miles (+2,527)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,826 miles
    Test number
    901169670182
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMearside front brake disc slightly pitted inner face
    • NoteNearside drag bar ball joint boot split/torn
    • NoteSlight oil seepage from offside front swivwl joint

  25. Pass79,299 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,299 miles
    Test number
    613080789114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,904 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,904 miles
    Test number
    852304488163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    71,814 miles
    Test number
    550148497135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,814 miles (+2,621)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,814 miles
    Test number
    580217697135
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOuter Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass69,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,193 miles
    Test number
    344451926255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail69,193 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,193 miles
    Test number
    301399616482
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about L90 KTA

Does L90 KTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 KTA is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 KTA?
The MOT on L90 KTA is valid until 12 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 KTA done?
L90 KTA was recorded at 164,386 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,836 miles a year.
Has L90 KTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 KTA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 KTA 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 KTA find?
L90 KTA passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust mounting defective rubbing chassis slightly; nearside front passenger door - lower - corroded, and 5 more.

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