
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
L90 OJRMOT history
L90 OJR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,987 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 108,987 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,138 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 OJR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 OJR was last recorded at 108,987 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 8,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,921 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,066 miles
- Average per year
- 5,138 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,987 miles
- 2025 – 100,921 miles
- 2024 – 90,252 miles
- 2023 – 79,378 miles
- 2022 – 73,770 miles
- 2021 – 71,152 miles
- 2020 – 69,443 miles
- 2019 – 66,627 miles
- 2018 – 62,564 miles
- 2017 – 58,286 miles
- 2016 – 54,032 miles
- 2014 – 49,512 miles
- 2013 – 43,296 miles
- 2012 – 38,655 miles
- 2011 – 33,207 miles
- 2010 – 27,671 miles
- 2008 – 18,842 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm bush cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm bush cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Hand brake comes up high
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,987 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 108,987 miles
- Test number
- 610621658278
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm bush cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm bush cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail108,987 miles (+8,066)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,987 miles
- Test number
- 307622395788
- Repaired at testSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm bush cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm bush cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass100,921 miles (+4)1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 100,921 miles
- Test number
- 926199827687
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users only just passed emissions test (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle tie bar bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower shock mount has been welded up
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox propshaft oil seal / gearbox /propshaft handbrake (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front axle hub leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle tie bar bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate rusty / holed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake comes up high
- AdvisoryHorn tone weak
Fail100,917 miles (+10,665)5 major2 minor26 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,917 miles
- Test number
- 470557293897
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (axle swivel joints) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps works some times, flashes and goes out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (only just passed emissions test) (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front heater box holed / rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front spring turret rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leak when vehicle jacked up
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn tie bar mounting (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower shock mount welded up
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox propshaft oil seal / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and swivel joints (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp image slightly distorted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle tie bar mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub oil seals leaking
- AdvisoryHand brake comes up high
- AdvisoryOil leak around propshaft handbrake
Pass90,252 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 90,252 miles
- Test number
- 737869089050
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Number one ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Both front hubs have slight seepage.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail90,252 miles (+10,874)10 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,252 miles
- Test number
- 690182575683
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear as marked. (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis as marked, near rear spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, as marked above rear antiroll bar D bush. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Number one ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Both front swivel hubs have slight seepage.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass79,378 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 79,378 miles
- Test number
- 414381463059
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel housing seeping.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel housing seeping.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake barely reaches the required standard.
Fail79,378 miles (+5,608)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,378 miles
- Test number
- 677249231870
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Upper adjuster missing. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel housing seeping.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel housing seeping.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake barely reaches the required standard.
Pass73,770 miles (+2,618)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 73,770 miles
- Test number
- 586000022816
- AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel hubs damp
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass71,152 miles (+1,709)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 71,152 miles
- Test number
- 382479382705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,443 miles (+2,816)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 69,443 miles
- Test number
- 740104820451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,627 miles (+4,063)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 66,627 miles
- Test number
- 535857192146
- MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle center upper ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNear side rear brake binding slightly.
Pass62,564 miles (+4,278)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 62,564 miles
- Test number
- 158800104991
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass58,286 miles (+4,254)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 58,286 miles
- Test number
- 181760996520
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,along the chassis near the rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Pass54,032 miles (+4,520)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 54,032 miles
- Test number
- 780887266662
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass49,512 miles (+1,541)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 49,512 miles
- Test number
- 958303764315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,971 miles (+4,675)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 47,971 miles
- Test number
- 439889744149
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCorrosion front & rear suspension
Pass43,296 miles (+4,641)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2014
- Odometer
- 43,296 miles
- Test number
- 519043033127
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,655 miles (+5,448)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 38,655 miles
- Test number
- 987384092073
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,207 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 33,207 miles
- Test number
- 397751891059
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail33,206 miles (+5,535)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,206 miles
- Test number
- 136780291010
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass27,671 miles (+8,829)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 27,671 miles
- Test number
- 654686070075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 18,842 miles
- Test number
- 690244278222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 OJR
- Does L90 OJR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 OJR is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 OJR?
- The MOT on L90 OJR is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 OJR done?
- L90 OJR was recorded at 108,987 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 5,138 miles a year.
- Has L90 OJR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 OJR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 OJR 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 OJR find?
- L90 OJR passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear trailing arm bush cracking; offside rear trailing arm bush cracking, and 1 more.
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