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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 LNYMOT history

L90 LNY is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L90 LNY grey 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 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
152,074 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 LNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
19 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 LNY was last recorded at 152,074 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,634 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
440 miles
Average per year
2,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,074 miles
  • 2024 – 151,634 miles
  • 2023 – 151,017 miles
  • 2022 – 150,471 miles
  • 2021 – 149,974 miles
  • 2020 – 149,593 miles
  • 2019 – 148,497 miles
  • 2018 – 147,352 miles
  • 2017 – 145,553 miles
  • 2016 – 144,177 miles
  • 2015 – 141,107 miles
  • 2014 – 139,770 miles
  • 2013 – 137,440 miles
  • 2012 – 134,646 miles
  • 2011 – 132,954 miles
  • 2010 – 130,537 miles
  • 2009 – 127,336 miles
  • 2008 – 122,844 miles
  • 2007 – 112,592 miles
  • 2006 – 104,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,074 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.

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,074 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    152,074 miles
    Test number
    973175292531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,634 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,634 miles
    Test number
    859632946891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,017 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,017 miles
    Test number
    716883854398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,471 miles (+497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,471 miles
    Test number
    581958565341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,974 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,974 miles
    Test number
    238249743101
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail149,962 miles (+369)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,962 miles
    Test number
    462489799286
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass149,593 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,593 miles
    Test number
    362218775526
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail149,593 miles (+1,096)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,593 miles
    Test number
    896772379909
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass148,497 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,497 miles
    Test number
    885807396514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,352 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    147,352 miles
    Test number
    843338989481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,553 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    145,553 miles
    Test number
    661676613235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass144,177 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    144,177 miles
    Test number
    850894858726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,107 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,107 miles
    Test number
    329144415144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,770 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    139,770 miles
    Test number
    305114434153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,440 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    137,440 miles
    Test number
    117329523159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,646 miles (+1,692)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    134,646 miles
    Test number
    698955732165
    • NoteFront disc's worn
    • NoteSteering drop arm ball joint dust cover slightly deterated

  17. Fail132,954 miles2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,954 miles
    Test number
    429228131105
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront inner pads appear fairly low
    • NoteSecondary front number plate poorly fitted

  18. Pass132,954 miles (+2,417)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    132,954 miles
    Test number
    885288531161
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront inner pads appear fairly low
    • NoteSecondary front number plate poorly fitted

  19. Pass130,537 miles (+3,201)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    130,537 miles
    Test number
    920235120136
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass127,336 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    127,336 miles
    Test number
    461214939148
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Fail127,336 miles (+4,492)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,336 miles
    Test number
    911374439151
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass122,844 miles (+10,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    122,844 miles
    Test number
    421252928197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass112,592 miles (+7,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    112,592 miles
    Test number
    714116207100
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass104,942 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    104,942 miles
    Test number
    493955506183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,939 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,939 miles
    Test number
    321753006137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about L90 LNY

Does L90 LNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 LNY is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 LNY?
The MOT on L90 LNY is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 LNY done?
L90 LNY was recorded at 152,074 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,404 miles a year.
Has L90 LNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 LNY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 LNY 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 LNY find?
L90 LNY passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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