Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
L90 NJPMOT history
L90 NJP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 129,669 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 129,669 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,651 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 NJP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 16 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 NJP was last recorded at 129,669 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,669 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,651 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,669 miles
- 2024 – 128,899 miles
- 2023 – 128,867 miles
- 2022 – 127,958 miles
- 2021 – 127,151 miles
- 2020 – 125,337 miles
- 2019 – 123,015 miles
- 2018 – 120,172 miles
- 2017 – 116,435 miles
- 2016 – 113,956 miles
- 2015 – 111,924 miles
- 2014 – 109,385 miles
- 2013 – 105,011 miles
- 2012 – 99,272 miles
- 2011 – 91,555 miles
- 2010 – 83,892 miles
- 2009 – 77,309 miles
- 2008 – 71,408 miles
- 2007 – 62,382 miles
- 2006 – 62,229 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,669 miles
- MinorIndicator switch faulty Self cancelling function faulty when switched to the right. (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres dated 2012. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Headlamp aim too low Both, not adjusted
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mount corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Both front sweeper seals leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front and rear diffs leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear diff support ball joint dust cover poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
32 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,669 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 129,669 miles
- Test number
- 816511481768
- MinorIndicator switch faulty Self cancelling function faulty when switched to the right. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres dated 2012. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail129,669 miles (+770)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,669 miles
- Test number
- 840489727319
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak off pipe split/broken. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty Self cancelling function faulty when switched to the right. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres dated 2012. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass128,899 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 128,899 miles
- Test number
- 615124090079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail128,897 miles (+30)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,897 miles
- Test number
- 506122316673
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working aftermarket LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail128,867 miles (+909)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,867 miles
- Test number
- 276131896616
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trailing arm to diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass127,958 miles (+807)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 127,958 miles
- Test number
- 466733320279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,151 miles (+1,814)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 127,151 miles
- Test number
- 967078685646
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,337 miles (+2,322)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 125,337 miles
- Test number
- 935480609208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,015 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 123,015 miles
- Test number
- 315084033003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,014 miles (+2,842)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,014 miles
- Test number
- 713781436543
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both, not adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Pass120,172 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 120,172 miles
- Test number
- 941463609657
- AdvisoryBoth front sweeper seals leaking
- AdvisoryFront and rear diffs leaking
- AdvisoryRear diff support ball joint dust cover poor condition
Fail120,171 miles (+2)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,171 miles
- Test number
- 125350777115
- DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering damper, offside end, mounting bush/pin excessively worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Front bumper, sharp lower edges, both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both, not adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (in wheel arch, marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front sweeper seals leaking
- AdvisoryFront and rear diffs leaking
- AdvisoryRear diff support ball joint dust cover poor condition
Fail120,169 miles (+3,734)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,169 miles
- Test number
- 688264713928
- MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both, not adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExcess play steering damper bush. Replacement required.
- AdvisorySignificant play both front trailing arm bushes at front axle
Pass116,435 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 116,435 miles
- Test number
- 530444005036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,432 miles (+2,476)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,432 miles
- Test number
- 721876940202
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront differential leaking heavily
Pass113,956 miles (+2,032)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 113,956 miles
- Test number
- 897835962968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,924 miles (+8)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 111,924 miles
- Test number
- 709280435244
- NoteOffside rear shock absober dust cover corroded
- NoteUnder vehicle covered in mud but not considered excessive to carry out test
Fail111,916 miles (+2,531)1 dangerous8 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,916 miles
- Test number
- 479442325293
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber cover corroded
- NoteUnderbody covered in mud but not excessive
Pass109,385 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 109,385 miles
- Test number
- 266945904209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,384 miles (+4,373)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,384 miles
- Test number
- 387504104468
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass105,011 miles (+5,739)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 105,011 miles
- Test number
- 355466903203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,272 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 99,272 miles
- Test number
- 235257102252
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail99,272 miles (+7,717)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,272 miles
- Test number
- 317397402239
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass91,555 miles (+7,663)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 91,555 miles
- Test number
- 645693011267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,892 miles (+6,583)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 83,892 miles
- Test number
- 334771710256
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass77,309 miles (+5,901)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 77,309 miles
- Test number
- 222150019284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 71,408 miles
- Test number
- 254303718269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,408 miles (+9,026)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,408 miles
- Test number
- 842512318293
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,382 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 62,382 miles
- Test number
- 363208687146
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Fail62,382 miles (+153)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,382 miles
- Test number
- 920378387140
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Pass62,229 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 62,229 miles
- Test number
- 914875016263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,229 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,229 miles
- Test number
- 834095816268
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about L90 NJP
- Does L90 NJP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 NJP expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 NJP?
- The MOT on L90 NJP expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 NJP done?
- L90 NJP was recorded at 129,669 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 3,651 miles a year.
- Has L90 NJP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 NJP has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L90 NJP 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 NJP find?
- L90 NJP passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: indicator switch faulty self cancelling function faulty when switched to the right.; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perished.; front coil spring corroded both., and 4 more.
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