Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
L90 LYAMOT history
L90 LYA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,744 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 104,744 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,276 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 LYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 LYA was last recorded at 104,744 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Jun 2015: 73,335 miles, lower than 705,362 miles on 29 Oct 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 104,729 miles · 23 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 3,276 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,744 miles
- 2025 – 101,644 miles
- 2024 – 101,534 miles
- 2023 – 98,820 miles
- 2021 – 95,702 miles
- 2020 – 86,123 miles
- 2019 – 85,436 miles
- 2018 – 84,611 miles
- 2017 – 83,024 miles
- 2016 – 77,560 miles
- 2015 – 73,335 miles
- 2014 – 705,362 miles
- 2013 – 61,626 miles
- 2012 – 52,042 miles
- 2011 – 49,877 miles
- 2010 – 47,493 miles
- 2009 – 45,428 miles
- 2008 – 43,708 miles
- 2007 – 42,098 miles
- 2006 – 40,318 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,744 miles
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,744 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 104,744 miles
- Test number
- 422086448561
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail104,729 miles (+3,085)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,729 miles
- Test number
- 129937436435
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,644 miles (+110)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 101,644 miles
- Test number
- 498218516585
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,534 miles (+2,714)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 101,534 miles
- Test number
- 928884259896
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear UJ joint (6.1.7 (c) (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))
Pass98,820 miles (+3,118)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 98,820 miles
- Test number
- 201064597916
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
Pass95,702 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 95,702 miles
- Test number
- 472756775819
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened gusset (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
Fail95,702 miles (+9,579)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,702 miles
- Test number
- 600292428441
- Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened gusset (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
Pass86,123 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 86,123 miles
- Test number
- 652112575970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,120 miles (+684)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,120 miles
- Test number
- 521648013981
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at brake hose (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at spring (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass85,436 miles (+825)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 85,436 miles
- Test number
- 209596523096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,611 miles (+1,587)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 84,611 miles
- Test number
- 475551507030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,024 miles (+5,464)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 83,024 miles
- Test number
- 532504217621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,560 miles (+4,225)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 77,560 miles
- Test number
- 969872744668
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryFront prop ,rear uj has slight play
Pass73,335 miles (-632,027)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 73,335 miles
- Test number
- 648701185118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass705,362 miles (+643,736)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 705,362 miles
- Test number
- 216622704365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,626 miles (+9,584)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 61,626 miles
- Test number
- 506811113208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,042 miles (+2,165)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 52,042 miles
- Test number
- 677385712282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,877 miles (+2,384)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 49,877 miles
- Test number
- 128424511244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,493 miles (+2,065)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 47,493 miles
- Test number
- 813037310248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,428 miles (+1,720)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 45,428 miles
- Test number
- 490342409272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,708 miles (+1,610)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 43,708 miles
- Test number
- 220313208229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Pass42,098 miles (+1,780)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 42,098 miles
- Test number
- 404385807225
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass40,318 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 40,318 miles
- Test number
- 641406706295
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about L90 LYA
- Does L90 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 LYA is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 LYA?
- The MOT on L90 LYA is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 LYA done?
- L90 LYA was recorded at 104,744 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,276 miles a year.
- Has L90 LYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 LYA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 LYA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 LYA find?
- L90 LYA passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard bar, and 2 more.
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