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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 LSNMOT history

L90 LSN is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

L90 LSN 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 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,929 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 LSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
26 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 LSN was last recorded at 114,929 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,925 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,929 miles
  • 2025 – 113,851 miles
  • 2024 – 111,871 miles
  • 2023 – 110,795 miles
  • 2022 – 109,863 miles
  • 2021 – 108,978 miles
  • 2020 – 107,822 miles
  • 2019 – 105,462 miles
  • 2018 – 103,791 miles
  • 2016 – 101,559 miles
  • 2015 – 97,728 miles
  • 2014 – 97,036 miles
  • 2013 – 96,171 miles
  • 2012 – 94,750 miles
  • 2011 – 93,198 miles
  • 2010 – 91,318 miles
  • 2009 – 88,538 miles
  • 2008 – 85,655 miles
  • 2006 – 76,694 miles
  • 2005 – 75,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,929 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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2008

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,929 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,929 miles
    Test number
    540380115205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,925 miles (+1,074)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,925 miles
    Test number
    105105188450
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,851 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,851 miles
    Test number
    354094135721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,871 miles (+1,076)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,871 miles
    Test number
    183710699325
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass110,795 miles (+932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,795 miles
    Test number
    383143166775
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,863 miles (+885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,863 miles
    Test number
    300849658146
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake travel

  7. Pass108,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,978 miles
    Test number
    998378725099
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Fail108,978 miles (+1,156)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,978 miles
    Test number
    699481412464
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass107,822 miles (+2,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,822 miles
    Test number
    635902727641
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar light on dash

  10. Pass105,462 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,462 miles
    Test number
    737917924377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail105,417 miles (+1,626)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,417 miles
    Test number
    509294924475
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass103,791 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,791 miles
    Test number
    344378449123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,559 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,559 miles
    Test number
    308410928386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,728 miles (+692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,728 miles
    Test number
    659156568083
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  15. Pass97,036 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,036 miles
    Test number
    319397864226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChassis corroded

  16. Fail97,036 miles (+865)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,036 miles
    Test number
    645517164236
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChassis corroded

  17. Pass96,171 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,171 miles
    Test number
    188236553250
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail96,160 miles (+1,410)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,160 miles
    Test number
    827816753250
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass94,750 miles (+7)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,750 miles
    Test number
    785069542240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteChassis corroded
    • NoteFuel tank corroded

  20. Fail94,743 miles (+1,545)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,743 miles
    Test number
    716037842282
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteChassis corroded
    • NoteFuel tank corroded

  21. Pass93,198 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    93,198 miles
    Test number
    715176451270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteTowbar removed

  22. Fail93,190 miles (+1,872)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,190 miles
    Test number
    368838041469
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass91,318 miles (+2,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    561137960231
    • NoteRear x member corroded

  24. Pass88,538 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,538 miles
    Test number
    211375799165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteRubber missing of clutch pedal

  25. Fail88,538 miles (+2,883)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,538 miles
    Test number
    271635399465
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteRubber missing of clutch pedal

  26. Pass85,655 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,655 miles
    Test number
    231236188468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail85,651 miles (+8,957)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,651 miles
    Test number
    980784988193
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s door stay

  28. Pass76,694 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    76,694 miles
    Test number
    370682836386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass75,704 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    75,704 miles
    Test number
    351110945395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail75,670 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,670 miles
    Test number
    520165335394
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L90 LSN

Does L90 LSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 LSN is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 LSN?
The MOT on L90 LSN is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 LSN done?
L90 LSN was recorded at 114,929 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 1,912 miles a year.
Has L90 LSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 LSN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 LSN 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 LSN find?
L90 LSN passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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