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Land Rover Defender

Orange · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 PCYMOT history

L90 PCY is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L90 PCY orange 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 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,277 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 PCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 PCY was last recorded at 120,277 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,433 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
844 miles
Average per year
1,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,277 miles
  • 2025 – 119,433 miles
  • 2024 – 119,086 miles
  • 2023 – 118,333 miles
  • 2022 – 117,667 miles
  • 2020 – 117,589 miles
  • 2018 – 116,867 miles
  • 2017 – 116,255 miles
  • 2016 – 115,560 miles
  • 2009 – 107,808 miles
  • 2008 – 100,761 miles
  • 2007 – 93,835 miles
  • 2006 – 87,154 miles
  • 2005 – 81,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,277 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Slight movement in steering damper link arm bush.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,277 miles (+844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,277 miles
    Test number
    958039926362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass119,433 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,433 miles
    Test number
    438340706337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,086 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,086 miles
    Test number
    862783798495
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded

  4. Fail119,084 miles (+751)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,084 miles
    Test number
    670848235771
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded

  5. Pass118,333 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,333 miles
    Test number
    689473167207
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported from master cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub seal - slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail118,333 miles (+666)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,333 miles
    Test number
    785874395844
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported from master cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub seal - slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass117,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,667 miles
    Test number
    565751336168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,667 miles (+78)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,667 miles
    Test number
    131780384472
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm from steering box. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty Will not hold when indicating right. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight movement in steering damper link arm bush.
    • AdvisoryTrack rod ends starting to feel tight due to lack of grease.

  9. Pass117,589 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,589 miles
    Test number
    702474026767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight movement in steering damper link arm bush.

  10. Fail117,583 miles (+67)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,583 miles
    Test number
    282932824428
    • 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight movement in steering damper link arm bush.

  11. Pass117,516 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,516 miles
    Test number
    302972943755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,867 miles (+602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,867 miles
    Test number
    197607534691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass116,265 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,265 miles
    Test number
    271789953249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  14. Fail116,265 miles (+10)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,265 miles
    Test number
    552393651665
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  15. Fail116,255 miles (+695)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,255 miles
    Test number
    459965507172
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported fouling axle (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (stop lamp) (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  16. Pass115,560 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    115,560 miles
    Test number
    739642912704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Fail115,560 miles (+7,752)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,560 miles
    Test number
    279473646233
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Pass107,808 miles (+66)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    107,808 miles
    Test number
    324070059323
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  19. Fail107,742 miles (+6,981)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,742 miles
    Test number
    482215649371
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  20. Pass100,761 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    100,761 miles
    Test number
    142074248385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail100,756 miles (+6,921)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    653182238363
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (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 has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass93,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    93,835 miles
    Test number
    460671437305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,835 miles (+6,681)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,835 miles
    Test number
    401820437490
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteO/s rear anti roll link poor
    • NoteRear propshaft rear u/j joint poor

  24. Pass87,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    87,154 miles
    Test number
    410684136388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail87,154 miles (+5,977)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,154 miles
    Test number
    921054536313
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass81,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    81,177 miles
    Test number
    120219845361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,177 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,177 miles
    Test number
    824737945386
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Questions about L90 PCY

Does L90 PCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PCY is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 PCY?
The MOT on L90 PCY is valid until 7 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 PCY done?
L90 PCY was recorded at 120,277 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,878 miles a year.
Has L90 PCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 PCY has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 PCY 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 PCY find?
L90 PCY passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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