
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc
L90 MHSMOT history
L90 MHS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,815 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 144,815 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,534 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 MHS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 MHS was last recorded at 144,815 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 8,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,585 miles · 1 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,230 miles
- Average per year
- 6,534 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,815 miles
- 2025 – 136,585 miles
- 2024 – 128,279 miles
- 2023 – 127,882 miles
- 2022 – 126,501 miles
- 2021 – 123,917 miles
- 2020 – 123,212 miles
- 2019 – 119,207 miles
- 2018 – 117,002 miles
- 2017 – 112,755 miles
- 2016 – 105,628 miles
- 2015 – 97,103 miles
- 2014 – 89,395 miles
- 2013 – 79,540 miles
- 2012 – 65,563 miles
- 2011 – 46,759 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,815 miles (+8,230)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 144,815 miles
- Test number
- 686246990943
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,585 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 136,585 miles
- Test number
- 813182898194
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,580 miles (+8,301)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,580 miles
- Test number
- 182690229199
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner brake pad worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure headlamp loose inside bezel (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,279 miles (+397)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 128,279 miles
- Test number
- 508598803077
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,882 miles (+1,381)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 127,882 miles
- Test number
- 265010654241
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,501 miles (+2,584)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 126,501 miles
- Test number
- 435523120401
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass123,917 miles (+705)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 123,917 miles
- Test number
- 691873203962
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,212 miles (+4,005)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 123,212 miles
- Test number
- 375594485347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,207 miles (+2,205)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 119,207 miles
- Test number
- 966729314702
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,002 miles (+4,247)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 117,002 miles
- Test number
- 919141140901
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryArea around fuel tank damp, no obvious leaks
- AdvisoryWipers a bit sticky returning to parked position
Pass112,755 miles (+7,127)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 112,755 miles
- Test number
- 778733332348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,628 miles (+8,525)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 105,628 miles
- Test number
- 523671139926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,103 miles (+7,708)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 97,103 miles
- Test number
- 746210875006
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass89,395 miles (+9,855)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 89,395 miles
- Test number
- 359707274068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 79,540 miles
- Test number
- 659137073074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,540 miles (+13,977)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,540 miles
- Test number
- 755731373090
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteHand brake light stays on
Pass65,563 miles (+18,804)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 65,563 miles
- Test number
- 367999562071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,759 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 46,759 miles
- Test number
- 997373081049
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about L90 MHS
- Does L90 MHS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 MHS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 MHS?
- The MOT on L90 MHS is valid until 31 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 MHS done?
- L90 MHS was recorded at 144,815 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
- Has L90 MHS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 MHS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L90 MHS 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 MHS find?
- L90 MHS passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal area.
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