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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 KWYMOT history

L90 KWY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

L90 KWY 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 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,740 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 KWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 KWY was last recorded at 105,740 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 3,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,609 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,131 miles
Average per year
3,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,740 miles
  • 2024 – 102,609 miles
  • 2023 – 100,765 miles
  • 2022 – 98,370 miles
  • 2021 – 96,143 miles
  • 2020 – 94,588 miles
  • 2019 – 87,177 miles
  • 2018 – 86,310 miles
  • 2017 – 85,336 miles
  • 2016 – 81,612 miles
  • 2015 – 74,092 miles
  • 2014 – 69,138 miles
  • 2013 – 64,277 miles
  • 2012 – 60,310 miles
  • 2011 – 57,749 miles
  • 2010 – 55,369 miles
  • 2009 – 52,968 miles
  • 2008 – 50,505 miles
  • 2007 – 49,036 miles
  • 2006 – 46,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,740 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,740 miles (+3,131)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,740 miles
    Test number
    898527039658
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass102,609 miles (+1,844)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,609 miles
    Test number
    114015023445
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,765 miles (+2,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    100,765 miles
    Test number
    350525802415
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,370 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,370 miles
    Test number
    852436306340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,143 miles (+1,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,143 miles
    Test number
    424742127568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass94,588 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    94,588 miles
    Test number
    178367963945
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively to diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail94,588 miles (+7,411)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,588 miles
    Test number
    701322277128
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively to diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass87,177 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    297086705983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,310 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,310 miles
    Test number
    587022365390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,336 miles (+3,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,336 miles
    Test number
    577722712176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking slightly

  11. Pass81,612 miles (+7,520)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    831132419338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,092 miles (+4,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    888964375152
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass69,138 miles (+4,861)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,138 miles
    Test number
    476185174142
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteN/s/f swivel seal weaping
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  14. Pass64,277 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,277 miles
    Test number
    306115373120
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteO/s and n/s chassis legs corroded n/s/front outrigger corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  15. Fail64,277 miles (+3,967)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,277 miles
    Test number
    869422763148
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteO/s and n/s chassis legs corroded n/s/front outrigger corroded

  16. Pass60,310 miles (+2,561)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,310 miles
    Test number
    518249052189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush is worn

  17. Pass57,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,749 miles
    Test number
    209786661472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,747 miles (+2,378)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,747 miles
    Test number
    856346661104
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass55,369 miles (+2,401)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,369 miles
    Test number
    823712350199
    • NoteSlight oil leak at nearside front ball swivel

  20. Pass52,968 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,968 miles
    Test number
    702899549193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,505 miles (+1,469)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,505 miles
    Test number
    262351058130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass49,036 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,036 miles
    Test number
    793522167172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,861 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,861 miles
    Test number
    753032856131
    • NoteFront brakes out of balance, brake effciency just meets requirements

Questions about L90 KWY

Does L90 KWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 KWY is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 KWY?
The MOT on L90 KWY is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 KWY done?
L90 KWY was recorded at 105,740 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 3,032 miles a year.
Has L90 KWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 KWY has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 KWY 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 KWY find?
L90 KWY passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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