
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L90 PHMMOT history
L90 PHM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 230,606 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 230,606 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,490 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 PHM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 PHM was last recorded at 230,606 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 2,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 228,559 miles · 1 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,047 miles
- Average per year
- 4,490 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 230,606 miles
- 2025 – 228,559 miles
- 2024 – 226,545 miles
- 2023 – 223,963 miles
- 2022 – 220,239 miles
- 2021 – 216,216 miles
- 2020 – 212,179 miles
- 2019 – 206,695 miles
- 2018 – 200,460 miles
- 2017 – 196,101 miles
- 2016 – 191,708 miles
- 2015 – 186,079 miles
- 2014 – 179,663 miles
- 2013 – 171,248 miles
- 2012 – 163,315 miles
- 2011 – 156,172 miles
- 2010 – 154,668 miles
- 2009 – 152,795 miles
- 2008 – 150,273 miles
- 2007 – 146,764 miles
- 2006 – 141,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside washer jet weak in operation
- AdvisoryFront axle stabiliser bushes worn
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.
Rear x member area in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass230,606 miles (+2,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 230,606 miles
- Test number
- 820048198422
- AdvisoryOffside washer jet weak in operation
- AdvisoryFront axle stabiliser bushes worn
Pass228,559 miles (+2,014)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 228,559 miles
- Test number
- 225123997523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass226,545 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 226,545 miles
- Test number
- 111597592697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail226,481 miles (+2,518)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,481 miles
- Test number
- 589594110671
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside 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))
Pass223,963 miles (+3,724)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 223,963 miles
- Test number
- 453362100671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,239 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 220,239 miles
- Test number
- 656693718106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail220,233 miles (+4,017)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,233 miles
- Test number
- 349740778063
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass216,216 miles (+4,037)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 216,216 miles
- Test number
- 750029392113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass212,179 miles (+132)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 212,179 miles
- Test number
- 771483418656
- AdvisoryRear x member area in poor condition
Fail212,047 miles (+5,352)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,047 miles
- Test number
- 964938610978
- DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear x member area in poor condition
Pass206,695 miles (+6,235)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 206,695 miles
- Test number
- 609356217043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,460 miles (+4,359)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 200,460 miles
- Test number
- 678461733100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,101 miles (+4,393)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 196,101 miles
- Test number
- 726868347557
- AdvisoryFront discs worn
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
Pass191,708 miles (+5,629)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 191,708 miles
- Test number
- 298897816176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,079 miles (+6,416)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 186,079 miles
- Test number
- 515401038113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,663 miles (+115)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 179,663 miles
- Test number
- 375721934494
- NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall perished
Fail179,548 miles (+8,300)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,548 miles
- Test number
- 379517524218
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureTorque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall perished
Pass171,248 miles (+7,933)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 171,248 miles
- Test number
- 125151833290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,315 miles (+7,143)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 163,315 miles
- Test number
- 196538222237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,172 miles (+1,504)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 156,172 miles
- Test number
- 377613241224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 154,668 miles
- Test number
- 352730750233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,668 miles (+1,873)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,668 miles
- Test number
- 504763240296
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass152,795 miles (+2,522)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 152,795 miles
- Test number
- 420126849275
- NoteWiper ends split
Pass150,273 miles (+3,509)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 150,273 miles
- Test number
- 802975738249
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteSign of corrosion at rear both sides.
Pass146,764 miles (+5,606)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 146,764 miles
- Test number
- 153963967227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 141,158 miles
- Test number
- 912302676259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 PHM
- Does L90 PHM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PHM is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 PHM?
- The MOT on L90 PHM is valid until 6 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 PHM done?
- L90 PHM was recorded at 230,606 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,490 miles a year.
- Has L90 PHM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 PHM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L90 PHM 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 PHM find?
- L90 PHM passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside washer jet weak in operation; front axle stabiliser bushes worn.
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