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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L90 MKSMOT history

L90 MKS is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L90 MKS black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,046 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MKS was last recorded at 80,046 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 3,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,286 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,760 miles
Average per year
3,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,046 miles
  • 2025 – 76,286 miles
  • 2024 – 71,990 miles
  • 2023 – 67,766 miles
  • 2022 – 63,719 miles
  • 2021 – 60,147 miles
  • 2020 – 56,216 miles
  • 2019 – 52,558 miles
  • 2018 – 48,772 miles
  • 2017 – 44,590 miles
  • 2016 – 41,152 miles
  • 2015 – 37,207 miles
  • 2014 – 33,361 miles
  • 2013 – 30,864 miles
  • 2012 – 26,559 miles
  • 2011 – 20,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,046 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,046 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,046 miles
    Test number
    905394878708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,286 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,286 miles
    Test number
    125608945112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,990 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,990 miles
    Test number
    732805468614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,766 miles (+4,047)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,766 miles
    Test number
    723788491591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sphere leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sphere leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass63,719 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,719 miles
    Test number
    662999582543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,147 miles (+3,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    500553276786
    • AdvisoryOil leak @ engine

  7. Pass56,216 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,216 miles
    Test number
    113639081086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,558 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,558 miles
    Test number
    562085563046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,772 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,772 miles
    Test number
    705799152324
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail48,771 miles (+4,181)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,771 miles
    Test number
    543890569737
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass44,590 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,590 miles
    Test number
    256783498260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,152 miles
    Test number
    970258645046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,152 miles (+3,945)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,152 miles
    Test number
    576286249092
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass37,207 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,207 miles
    Test number
    679427694990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,361 miles
    Test number
    539092334284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,361 miles (+2,497)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,361 miles
    Test number
    937222834217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass30,864 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,864 miles
    Test number
    586157243223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,803 miles (+4,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,803 miles
    Test number
    378222833453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass26,559 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,559 miles
    Test number
    196693612290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,490 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,490 miles
    Test number
    946859881109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,458 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,458 miles
    Test number
    837158081159
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L90 MKS

Does L90 MKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 MKS is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 MKS?
The MOT on L90 MKS is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 MKS done?
L90 MKS was recorded at 80,046 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,945 miles a year.
Has L90 MKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MKS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 MKS 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 MKS find?
L90 MKS passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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