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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 PKEMOT history

L90 PKE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L90 PKE green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,261 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 PKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 PKE was last recorded at 136,261 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2013: 10,660 miles, lower than 94,617 miles on 17 May 2012.

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
136,253 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,261 miles
  • 2022 – 136,253 miles
  • 2021 – 136,172 miles
  • 2020 – 136,168 miles
  • 2019 – 136,145 miles
  • 2018 – 136,042 miles
  • 2017 – 135,998 miles
  • 2016 – 135,982 miles
  • 2015 – 130,480 miles
  • 2014 – 118,862 miles
  • 2013 – 10,660 miles
  • 2012 – 94,617 miles
  • 2011 – 83,166 miles
  • 2010 – 70,871 miles
  • 2009 – 56,103 miles
  • 2008 – 41,429 miles
  • 2007 – 28,979 miles
  • 2006 – 15,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,261 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,261 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,261 miles
    Test number
    677426664778
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,253 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,253 miles
    Test number
    313632620604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,248 miles (+76)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,248 miles
    Test number
    455142121874
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass136,172 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,172 miles
    Test number
    212948736767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,168 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,168 miles
    Test number
    884311721656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,145 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,145 miles
    Test number
    524612133555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering Swivel joint seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering Swivel joint seal leaking

  7. Pass136,042 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,042 miles
    Test number
    817422412274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,998 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,998 miles
    Test number
    151120153157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,982 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,982 miles
    Test number
    116054407790
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail135,980 miles (+5,500)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,980 miles
    Test number
    358518814719
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass130,480 miles (+11,618)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    130,480 miles
    Test number
    428489515103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,862 miles (+108,202)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,862 miles
    Test number
    229666624162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,660 miles (-83,957)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    10,660 miles
    Test number
    559224023109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,617 miles (+11,451)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,617 miles
    Test number
    387228632126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,166 miles (+12,295)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,166 miles
    Test number
    765426331126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,871 miles (+14,768)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,871 miles
    Test number
    411860540113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,103 miles (+14,674)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,103 miles
    Test number
    322370849147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,429 miles (+12,450)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,429 miles
    Test number
    631174748126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,979 miles (+13,231)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,979 miles
    Test number
    844281147104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,748 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,748 miles
    Test number
    311294226190
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  21. Pass15,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,748 miles
    Test number
    750004726106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 PKE

Does L90 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PKE is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 PKE?
The MOT on L90 PKE is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 PKE done?
L90 PKE was recorded at 136,261 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,089 miles a year.
Has L90 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 PKE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 PKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 PKE find?
L90 PKE passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive various.

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