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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 PHAMOT history

L90 PHA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 1995. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 244,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L90 PHA 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 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
244,653 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 PHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
14 Jun 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 PHA was last recorded at 244,653 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 8,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
235,713 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,940 miles
Average per year
7,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 244,653 miles
  • 2025 – 235,713 miles
  • 2024 – 228,509 miles
  • 2023 – 221,489 miles
  • 2022 – 214,142 miles
  • 2021 – 206,601 miles
  • 2020 – 200,334 miles
  • 2019 – 193,060 miles
  • 2018 – 185,574 miles
  • 2017 – 178,227 miles
  • 2016 – 170,331 miles
  • 2014 – 160,333 miles
  • 2013 – 152,315 miles
  • 2012 – 144,795 miles
  • 2011 – 132,826 miles
  • 2010 – 124,513 miles
  • 2009 – 118,714 miles
  • 2008 – 114,699 miles
  • 2007 – 107,223 miles
  • 2006 – 95,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,653 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,653 miles (+8,940)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    244,653 miles
    Test number
    493581373625
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass235,713 miles (+7,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    235,713 miles
    Test number
    873036455764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass228,509 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    228,509 miles
    Test number
    203260736078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass221,489 miles (+7,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    221,489 miles
    Test number
    117682558544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass214,142 miles (+7,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    214,142 miles
    Test number
    666585577353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass206,601 miles (+6,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    206,601 miles
    Test number
    645462250343
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass200,334 miles (+7,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    200,334 miles
    Test number
    433769175841
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass193,060 miles (+7,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    193,060 miles
    Test number
    689712436514
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front hub seals slightly leaking oil
    • AdvisoryRear of the rear prop-shaft hardy- spicer slightly worn

  9. Pass185,574 miles (+7,347)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    185,574 miles
    Test number
    883297514544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass178,227 miles (+7,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    178,227 miles
    Test number
    417396701268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass170,331 miles (+9,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    170,331 miles
    Test number
    778373536447
    • AdvisoryOffside o/s n/s front hub assemblys slightly leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering lower knuckle joint slightly worn

  12. Pass160,333 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    160,333 miles
    Test number
    849675344361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail160,333 miles (+8,018)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,333 miles
    Test number
    919655444328
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass152,315 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    152,315 miles
    Test number
    336469333305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail152,315 miles (+7,520)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,315 miles
    Test number
    179859833319
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass144,795 miles (+11,969)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    144,795 miles
    Test number
    427125802353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass132,826 miles (+8,313)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    132,826 miles
    Test number
    787923051257
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteO/s n/s front brake pads wearing
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inner tread
    • NoteSlight oil leak from n/ o/s front hub assemblys
    • NoteSlight play in o/s wheel bearing

  18. Pass124,513 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    124,513 miles
    Test number
    201002350210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,714 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    118,714 miles
    Test number
    780943239294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    114,699 miles
    Test number
    831135818208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail114,699 miles (+7,476)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,699 miles
    Test number
    220045618233
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass107,223 miles (+11,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    107,223 miles
    Test number
    823212617213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass95,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    95,775 miles
    Test number
    654803766074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 PHA

Does L90 PHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PHA is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 PHA?
The MOT on L90 PHA is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 PHA done?
L90 PHA was recorded at 244,653 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,481 miles a year.
Has L90 PHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 PHA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on L90 PHA 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 PHA find?
L90 PHA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central rear upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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