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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 PLJMOT history

L90 PLJ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

L90 PLJ 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 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,766 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 PLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 PLJ was last recorded at 119,766 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2017: 99,152 miles, lower than 936,311 miles on 5 Jul 2016.

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
119,765 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,766 miles
  • 2024 – 118,776 miles
  • 2023 – 117,438 miles
  • 2022 – 116,226 miles
  • 2021 – 112,626 miles
  • 2020 – 106,355 miles
  • 2019 – 99,779 miles
  • 2018 – 99,576 miles
  • 2017 – 99,152 miles
  • 2016 – 936,311 miles
  • 2015 – 97,500 miles
  • 2014 – 96,891 miles
  • 2013 – 95,698 miles
  • 2012 – 93,914 miles
  • 2011 – 92,581 miles
  • 2010 – 90,307 miles
  • 2009 – 87,912 miles
  • 2008 – 85,640 miles
  • 2007 – 83,654 miles
  • 2006 – 81,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,766 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront floor pans corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront offside / nearside body mounts to floor pan corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Font offside / nearside cab body mounts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front offside /nearside floor pans corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front under bonnet lower bulk head areas corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,766 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,766 miles
    Test number
    982095541731
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront floor pans corroded
    • AdvisoryFront offside / nearside body mounts to floor pan corroded

  2. Fail119,765 miles (+989)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,765 miles
    Test number
    788492093390
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working washer jet missing (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet section holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working washer jet missing (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront floor pans corroded
    • AdvisoryFront offside / nearside body mounts to floor pan corroded

  3. Pass118,776 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,776 miles
    Test number
    535227023368
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFont offside / nearside cab body mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryFront offside /nearside floor pans corroded

  4. Fail118,775 miles (+1,337)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,775 miles
    Test number
    188159793281
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet upper bulk head holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFont offside / nearside cab body mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryFront offside /nearside floor pans corroded

  5. Pass117,438 miles (+1,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,438 miles
    Test number
    529163349868
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront floor pan areas corroded
    • AdvisoryFront offside / nearside cab body mounts corroded

  6. Pass116,226 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,226 miles
    Test number
    241911442563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floorpan area corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,204 miles (+3,578)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,204 miles
    Test number
    688661588501
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head areas holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front underfloor pan corroded

  8. Pass112,626 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,626 miles
    Test number
    681697436424
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under bonnet lower bulk head areas corroded

  9. Fail112,620 miles (+6,265)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,620 miles
    Test number
    988236807438
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under bonnet lower bulk head areas corroded

  10. Pass106,355 miles (+6,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,355 miles
    Test number
    847002500213
    • AdvisoryFront bulk head areas under bonnet corroded

  11. Pass99,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,779 miles
    Test number
    353351035583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,779 miles (+203)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,779 miles
    Test number
    866788525991
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass99,576 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,576 miles
    Test number
    128158976843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,152 miles (-837,159)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,152 miles
    Test number
    878976221712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass936,311 miles (+838,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    936,311 miles
    Test number
    478189413238
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT AXLE (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass97,500 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,500 miles
    Test number
    798317875146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,891 miles (+1,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,891 miles
    Test number
    495789194181
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass95,698 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,698 miles
    Test number
    919102453152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,914 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,914 miles
    Test number
    246430332496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,581 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    92,581 miles
    Test number
    395375241104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,307 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,307 miles
    Test number
    701677720128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,912 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    282799549467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,640 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,640 miles
    Test number
    301976058157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,654 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,654 miles
    Test number
    971993157159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    423698716167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 PLJ

Does L90 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PLJ is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 PLJ?
The MOT on L90 PLJ is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 PLJ done?
L90 PLJ was recorded at 119,766 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 1,943 miles a year.
Has L90 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 PLJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 PLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 PLJ find?
L90 PLJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded, and 2 more.

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