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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L90 NSFMOT history

L90 NSF is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

L90 NSF red 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 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,005 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 NSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
4 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 NSF was last recorded at 100,005 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2007: 100,001 miles, lower than 100,008 miles on 24 Jan 2006.
  • 19 Mar 2008: 10,001 miles, lower than 100,001 miles on 16 Jan 2007.
  • 26 Feb 2010: 100,003 miles, lower than 100,004 miles on 6 Mar 2009.
  • 27 Jan 2012: 100,007 miles, lower than 100,008 miles on 27 Jan 2011.
  • 27 Jan 2015: 100,004 miles, lower than 100,008 miles on 31 Jan 2014.
  • 14 Feb 2017: 100,003 miles, lower than 100,008 miles on 3 Feb 2016.
  • 6 Feb 2019: 100,005 miles, lower than 100,007 miles on 7 Feb 2018.
  • 3 Feb 2021: 100,000 miles, lower than 100,006 miles on 29 Jan 2020.
  • 10 Feb 2026: 100,004 miles, lower than 100,007 miles on 19 Feb 2025.

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
100,004 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,005 miles
  • 2025 – 100,007 miles
  • 2024 – 100,007 miles
  • 2023 – 100,001 miles
  • 2022 – 100,001 miles
  • 2021 – 100,000 miles
  • 2020 – 100,006 miles
  • 2019 – 100,005 miles
  • 2018 – 100,007 miles
  • 2017 – 100,003 miles
  • 2016 – 100,008 miles
  • 2015 – 100,004 miles
  • 2014 – 100,008 miles
  • 2013 – 100,008 miles
  • 2012 – 100,007 miles
  • 2011 – 100,008 miles
  • 2010 – 100,003 miles
  • 2009 – 100,004 miles
  • 2008 – 100,003 miles
  • 2007 – 100,001 miles
  • 2006 – 100,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,005 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,005 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    984770264645
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail100,004 miles (-3)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,004 miles
    Test number
    935795253949
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working when brake on bad earth? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass100,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    880996611572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass100,007 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    966084416255
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    505016103139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,001 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    546361394070
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met needs adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop front u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm slight play
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    518137523793
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play From steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail100,000 miles (-6)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    444135545328
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play From steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass100,006 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    961049424144
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass100,005 miles (-2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    936856334650
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    548716312650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,007 miles (+4)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    607231736878
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member by step fixing (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass100,003 miles (-5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    858257852808
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil pressure switch?

  14. Pass100,008 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    341964442623
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear sectoin (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S + O/S (2.7.4)

  15. Pass100,004 miles (-4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,004 miles
    Test number
    987537525056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass100,008 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    807641334086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rubber broken
    • NoteSlight play in front propshaft front UJ
    • NoteSlight play in rear propshaft rear UJ

  17. Pass100,008 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    186259533439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront propshaft UJ has slight play

  18. Pass100,007 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    757867822022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass100,008 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    156827821068
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass100,003 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    113987350045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,004 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    100,004 miles
    Test number
    643605969017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,003 miles (+90,002)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    821687788023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail10,001 miles (-90,000)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,001 miles
    Test number
    243489978060
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

  24. Pass100,001 miles (-7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    254226117080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass100,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    852274426002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 NSF

Does L90 NSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 NSF is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 NSF?
The MOT on L90 NSF is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 NSF done?
L90 NSF was recorded at 100,005 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026.
Has L90 NSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 NSF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 NSF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 9 times, first on 16 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 NSF find?
L90 NSF passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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