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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

L90 KWCMOT history

L90 KWC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L90 KWC 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 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,337 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 KWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 KWC was last recorded at 109,337 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 1,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,921 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1,416 miles
Average per year
6,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,337 miles
  • 2025 – 107,921 miles
  • 2024 – 106,811 miles
  • 2023 – 104,270 miles
  • 2022 – 102,891 miles
  • 2021 – 100,101 miles
  • 2020 – 93,708 miles
  • 2019 – 84,127 miles
  • 2018 – 73,041 miles
  • 2017 – 62,916 miles
  • 2016 – 52,605 miles
  • 2015 – 42,312 miles
  • 2014 – 32,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,337 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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.

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front swivel joint leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,337 miles (+1,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,337 miles
    Test number
    605752465817
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass107,921 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    107,921 miles
    Test number
    470670356888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,811 miles (+2,541)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,811 miles
    Test number
    241181259137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
  4. Pass104,270 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,270 miles
    Test number
    954090489664
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail104,269 miles (+1,378)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,269 miles
    Test number
    533904050236
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass102,891 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,891 miles
    Test number
    751209748946
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail102,890 miles (+2,789)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,890 miles
    Test number
    265795707118
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass100,101 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,101 miles
    Test number
    906876743288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,093 miles (+6,385)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    952644152954
    • DangerousSteering linkage likely to become detached major play in ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking possibly injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass93,708 miles (+9,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,708 miles
    Test number
    233588722347
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass84,127 miles (+11,086)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,127 miles
    Test number
    192372015057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,041 miles (+10,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,041 miles
    Test number
    524725608287
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass62,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,916 miles
    Test number
    668879506070
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Fail62,916 miles (+10,311)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,916 miles
    Test number
    427206508707
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass52,605 miles (+10,293)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,605 miles
    Test number
    738252354771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,312 miles
    Test number
    975077047039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,312 miles (+9,984)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,312 miles
    Test number
    389138306258
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  18. Pass32,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,328 miles
    Test number
    698977194268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 KWC

Does L90 KWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 KWC is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 KWC?
The MOT on L90 KWC is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 KWC done?
L90 KWC was recorded at 109,337 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 6,432 miles a year.
Has L90 KWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 KWC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 KWC 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 KWC find?
L90 KWC passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive transfer box slight leak; nearside front upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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