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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 MNSMOT history

L90 MNS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 289,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L90 MNS blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
289,227 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
4 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MNS was last recorded at 289,227 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 14,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2012: 116,890 miles, lower than 137,672 miles on 28 Oct 2010.
  • 10 Oct 2024: 259,355 miles, lower than 259,399 miles on 9 Oct 2024.

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
274,904 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14,323 miles
Average per year
9,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 289,227 miles
  • 2025 – 274,904 miles
  • 2024 – 259,355 miles
  • 2023 – 248,766 miles
  • 2022 – 239,391 miles
  • 2021 – 228,532 miles
  • 2020 – 217,102 miles
  • 2019 – 201,145 miles
  • 2018 – 188,955 miles
  • 2017 – 177,947 miles
  • 2016 – 164,670 miles
  • 2015 – 153,400 miles
  • 2014 – 141,895 miles
  • 2013 – 125,951 miles
  • 2012 – 116,890 miles
  • 2010 – 137,672 miles
  • 2009 – 129,009 miles
  • 2008 – 120,878 miles
  • 2007 – 112,182 miles
  • 2006 – 102,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass289,227 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged metal pipe slightly twisted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front door can be opened but the release button has to be fully up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass289,227 miles (+14,323)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    289,227 miles
    Test number
    489241247445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass274,904 miles (+15,549)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    274,904 miles
    Test number
    414091614860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass259,355 miles (-44)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    259,355 miles
    Test number
    697747872023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail259,399 miles (+10,633)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,399 miles
    Test number
    152486493910
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass248,766 miles (+9,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    248,766 miles
    Test number
    798370205724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass239,391 miles (+10,859)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    239,391 miles
    Test number
    523028920454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass228,532 miles (+11,430)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    228,532 miles
    Test number
    899611972817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass217,102 miles (+15,957)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    217,102 miles
    Test number
    875665201666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass201,145 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    201,145 miles
    Test number
    754414523771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged metal pipe slightly twisted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door can be opened but the release button has to be fully up

  10. Fail201,081 miles (+12,126)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,081 miles
    Test number
    574819272368
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged metal pipe slightly twisted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door can be opened but the release button has to be fully up

  11. Pass188,955 miles (+11,008)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    188,955 miles
    Test number
    492905958665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass177,947 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    177,947 miles
    Test number
    566867606316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail177,907 miles (+13,237)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,907 miles
    Test number
    136224989420
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass164,670 miles (+11,270)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    164,670 miles
    Test number
    270693926035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail153,400 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,400 miles
    Test number
    517361695083
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass153,400 miles (+11,505)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    153,400 miles
    Test number
    759411695054
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass141,895 miles (+15,944)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    141,895 miles
    Test number
    929179594030
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly obscured but not likely to be misread

  18. Pass125,951 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    988827553049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,886 miles (+8,996)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,886 miles
    Test number
    265924253028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  20. Pass116,890 miles (-20,782)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,890 miles
    Test number
    238049662062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass137,672 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    137,672 miles
    Test number
    300471200348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail137,652 miles (+8,643)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,652 miles
    Test number
    910529890261
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass129,009 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    129,009 miles
    Test number
    321513899470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail128,900 miles (+8,022)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,900 miles
    Test number
    560002189267
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass120,878 miles (+8,696)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    120,878 miles
    Test number
    653911688218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass112,182 miles (+9,446)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    112,182 miles
    Test number
    112605377215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass102,736 miles (+414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    102,736 miles
    Test number
    210440556265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail102,322 miles8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,322 miles
    Test number
    840818936207
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOSF WINDOW DROPPED

Questions about L90 MNS

Does L90 MNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 MNS is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 MNS?
The MOT on L90 MNS is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 MNS done?
L90 MNS was recorded at 289,227 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 9,291 miles a year.
Has L90 MNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MNS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 MNS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 MNS find?
L90 MNS passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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