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Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 OKWMOT history

L90 OKW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 146,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L90 OKW green 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 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
146,851 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 OKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 OKW was last recorded at 146,851 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2017: 108,301 miles, lower than 108,345 miles on 21 Oct 2017.

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
144,697 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,154 miles
Average per year
5,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,851 miles
  • 2025 – 144,697 miles
  • 2024 – 138,567 miles
  • 2023 – 136,809 miles
  • 2022 – 133,618 miles
  • 2021 – 127,861 miles
  • 2020 – 121,315 miles
  • 2019 – 118,546 miles
  • 2018 – 113,599 miles
  • 2017 – 108,301 miles
  • 2016 – 101,935 miles
  • 2015 – 93,960 miles
  • 2014 – 85,789 miles
  • 2013 – 79,219 miles
  • 2012 – 74,141 miles
  • 2011 – 68,672 miles
  • 2010 – 65,424 miles
  • 2009 – 61,714 miles
  • 2008 – 56,582 miles
  • 2007 – 51,317 miles
  • 2006 – 44,936 miles
  • 2005 – 37,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,851 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulk head panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive lower bulk head panel corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,851 miles (+2,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    146,851 miles
    Test number
    916560465097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulk head panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive lower bulk head panel corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  2. Pass144,697 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,697 miles
    Test number
    838091585274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,567 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,567 miles
    Test number
    735065222345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,809 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,809 miles
    Test number
    886862157704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail136,809 miles (+3,191)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,809 miles
    Test number
    916021857441
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass133,618 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,618 miles
    Test number
    510626992891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail133,604 miles (+5,743)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,604 miles
    Test number
    363012215715
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass127,861 miles (+6,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,861 miles
    Test number
    367885478675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,315 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,315 miles
    Test number
    266659661614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,546 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,546 miles
    Test number
    924261518310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,599 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,599 miles
    Test number
    340459939592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,301 miles (-44)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,301 miles
    Test number
    559630911263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,345 miles (+6,410)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,345 miles
    Test number
    210619270835
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axel seal leaking while jacked

  14. Pass101,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,935 miles
    Test number
    213963252193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in swivel pin
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  15. Fail101,933 miles (+7,973)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,933 miles
    Test number
    246898121085
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in swivel pin
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  16. Pass93,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,960 miles
    Test number
    971237574122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  17. Fail93,960 miles (+8,171)20 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,960 miles
    Test number
    420095773223
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  18. Pass85,789 miles (+6)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,789 miles
    Test number
    409164834267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt buckle incomplete
    • NoteFront hubs leaking some grease
    • NoteRear brake disc inner faces corroded

  19. Fail85,783 miles (+6,564)5 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,783 miles
    Test number
    105493734264
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt buckle incomplete
    • NoteFront hubs leaking some grease
    • NoteRear brake disc inner faces corroded

  20. Fail79,219 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,219 miles
    Test number
    249425623241
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear upper shock bushes worn
    • NoteDrivers seat belt buckle casing incomplete
    • NoteFront wipers split

  21. Pass79,219 miles (+5,078)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,219 miles
    Test number
    359235923225
    • NoteBoth rear upper shock bushes worn
    • NoteDrivers seat belt buckle casing incomplete
    • NoteFront wipers split

  22. Pass74,141 miles (+52)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,141 miles
    Test number
    995774052226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt buckle - section of cover missing
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  23. Fail74,089 miles (+5,417)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,089 miles
    Test number
    685062352287
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt buckle - section of cover missing

  24. Pass68,672 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,672 miles
    Test number
    829456451282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,424 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,424 miles
    Test number
    390232910342
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWindscreen wiper does not park

  26. Fail65,424 miles (+3,710)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,424 miles
    Test number
    470422210329
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWindscreen wiper does not park

  27. Pass61,714 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,714 miles
    Test number
    303562629307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,582 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    223203928337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,317 miles (+6,381)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,317 miles
    Test number
    894942207322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,936 miles (+7,768)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,936 miles
    Test number
    751007696227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass37,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,168 miles
    Test number
    583822115328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 OKW

Does L90 OKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 OKW is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 OKW?
The MOT on L90 OKW is valid until 17 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 OKW done?
L90 OKW was recorded at 146,851 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
Has L90 OKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 OKW has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 OKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 OKW find?
L90 OKW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulk head panel corroded; offside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 1 more.

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