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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.

L90 MHS grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass144,815 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass123,212 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,212 miles
    Test number
    375594485347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. Pass112,755 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,755 miles
    Test number
    778733332348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,628 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,628 miles
    Test number
    523671139926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass89,395 miles (+9,855)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,395 miles
    Test number
    359707274068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    659137073074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. Pass65,563 miles (+18,804)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,563 miles
    Test number
    367999562071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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