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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 MKDMOT history

L90 MKD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 226,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L90 MKD white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2022
Mileage
226,138 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
27,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MKD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L90 MKD was last recorded at 226,138 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 4,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2019: 219,045 miles, lower than 219,200 miles on 22 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
221,463 miles · 20 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,675 miles
Average per year
27,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,138 miles
  • 2021 – 221,463 miles
  • 2020 – 219,800 miles
  • 2019 – 219,045 miles
  • 2018 – 29,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail226,138 miles
  • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger /body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Kinked at calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking Near filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion at various points along the underside and signs of being off road

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sweat from hub seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

7 tests since 26 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail226,138 miles (+4,675)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,138 miles
    Test number
    677047667974
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger /body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Kinked at calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking Near filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion at various points along the underside and signs of being off road

  2. Pass221,463 miles (+1,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    221,463 miles
    Test number
    408375917437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass219,800 miles (+755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    219,800 miles
    Test number
    318893448961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass219,045 miles (-155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    219,045 miles
    Test number
    482527642442
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySweat from hub seal

  5. Fail219,200 miles (+189,724)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,200 miles
    Test number
    936853913034
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySweat from hub seal

  6. Pass29,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    29,476 miles
    Test number
    309932687975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail29,476 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,476 miles
    Test number
    174349116693
    • Repaired at testNearside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Questions about L90 MKD

Does L90 MKD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 MKD expired on 19 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 MKD?
The MOT on L90 MKD expired on 19 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 MKD done?
L90 MKD was recorded at 226,138 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 27,906 miles a year.
Has L90 MKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MKD has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 MKD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 MKD find?
L90 MKD failed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 10 major defects and 1 advisory: dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam; horn not working; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 8 more.

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