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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L90 PDJMOT history

L90 PDJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 193,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L90 PDJ blue 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
193,225 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 PDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 PDJ was last recorded at 193,225 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 5,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,677 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,548 miles
Average per year
9,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,225 miles
  • 2025 – 187,677 miles
  • 2024 – 186,691 miles
  • 2023 – 184,435 miles
  • 2022 – 179,355 miles
  • 2021 – 171,433 miles
  • 2020 – 163,275 miles
  • 2019 – 152,111 miles
  • 2018 – 143,634 miles
  • 2017 – 140,192 miles
  • 2016 – 126,998 miles
  • 2015 – 97,497 miles
  • 2014 – 79,316 miles
  • 2013 – 66,693 miles
  • 2012 – 54,811 miles
  • 2011 – 50,209 miles
  • 2010 – 37,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,225 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,225 miles (+5,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    193,225 miles
    Test number
    887469395546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass187,677 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    187,677 miles
    Test number
    616381357295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail187,675 miles (+984)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,675 miles
    Test number
    910712344920
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass186,691 miles (+2,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    186,691 miles
    Test number
    400108963742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass184,435 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    184,435 miles
    Test number
    147478254084
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion in various places on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components starting to corrode

  6. Fail184,435 miles (+5,080)1 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,435 miles
    Test number
    191828443620
    • DangerousCentral Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hose clip on fuel filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion in various places on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components starting to corrode

  7. Pass179,355 miles (+7,922)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    179,355 miles
    Test number
    455668746243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass171,433 miles (+8,158)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    171,433 miles
    Test number
    442439506197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass163,275 miles (+11,164)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    163,275 miles
    Test number
    504342498548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,111 miles (+8,477)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    152,111 miles
    Test number
    122248521937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,634 miles
    Test number
    228460537944
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  12. Fail143,634 miles (+29)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,634 miles
    Test number
    881575283926
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Fail143,605 miles (+3,413)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,605 miles
    Test number
    930111144026
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play seal leaking (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play seal leaking (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass140,192 miles (+13,194)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    140,192 miles
    Test number
    255698173462
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad retaining pins slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWeaping oil from both front axle swivel seals

  15. Pass126,998 miles (+341)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,998 miles
    Test number
    988743625666
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

  16. Fail126,657 miles (+29,160)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,657 miles
    Test number
    294364452531
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

  17. Pass97,497 miles (+18,181)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,497 miles
    Test number
    546531395098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,316 miles (+12,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,316 miles
    Test number
    545480204170
    • AdvisoryCentre Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass66,693 miles (+366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    908448423103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail66,327 miles (+11,516)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,327 miles
    Test number
    875889713145
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass54,811 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,811 miles
    Test number
    686244722164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,209 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,209 miles
    Test number
    227349741221
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  23. Pass50,209 miles (+13,021)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,209 miles
    Test number
    347829741456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,188 miles
    Test number
    921869350232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 PDJ

Does L90 PDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PDJ is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 PDJ?
The MOT on L90 PDJ is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 PDJ done?
L90 PDJ was recorded at 193,225 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 9,774 miles a year.
Has L90 PDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 PDJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 PDJ 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 PDJ find?
L90 PDJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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