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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 PNWMOT history

L90 PNW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 182,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L90 PNW green 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
182,653 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 PNW
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
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 PNW was last recorded at 182,653 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,901 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
752 miles
Average per year
4,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,653 miles
  • 2025 – 181,901 miles
  • 2024 – 179,609 miles
  • 2023 – 178,791 miles
  • 2022 – 178,240 miles
  • 2021 – 175,758 miles
  • 2020 – 161,504 miles
  • 2019 – 156,087 miles
  • 2018 – 147,510 miles
  • 2017 – 142,553 miles
  • 2016 – 137,832 miles
  • 2015 – 136,118 miles
  • 2014 – 133,212 miles
  • 2013 – 124,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,653 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold to down pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Forward steering rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyres - Uneven tread wear.

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,653 miles (+752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    182,653 miles
    Test number
    842625202812
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold to down pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Forward steering rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres - Uneven tread wear.

  2. Pass181,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    181,901 miles
    Test number
    500936816730
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres - Uneven tread wear.

  3. Fail181,900 miles (+2,291)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,900 miles
    Test number
    156136588551
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres - Uneven tread wear.

  4. Pass179,609 miles (+818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    179,609 miles
    Test number
    866661923463
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump drive belt slack.

  5. Pass178,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    178,791 miles
    Test number
    929863705663
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor corroded & holed (above outrigger).

  6. Fail178,791 miles (+551)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,791 miles
    Test number
    521715250361
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor corroded & holed (above outrigger).

  7. Pass178,240 miles (+2,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    178,240 miles
    Test number
    984791979911
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre - Uneven tread wear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorating.

  8. Pass175,758 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    175,758 miles
    Test number
    749609906101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake pad wear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear of inner wheel arch - corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disk corrosion.

  9. Fail175,758 miles (+80)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,758 miles
    Test number
    945820186993
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake pad wear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear of inner wheel arch - corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disk corrosion.

  10. Fail175,678 miles (+14,174)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,678 miles
    Test number
    179203558750
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Union rear of fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil cap insecure
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded inner faces
    • AdvisoryMain shaft from steering box has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and damaged on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded on the faces
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Main steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass161,504 miles (+5,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,504 miles
    Test number
    847474548968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass156,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,087 miles
    Test number
    934177295933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail156,087 miles (+8,577)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,087 miles
    Test number
    481706296601
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam and main beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass147,510 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    147,510 miles
    Test number
    250031544318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail147,072 miles (+4,519)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,072 miles
    Test number
    485493329416
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass142,553 miles (+4,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,553 miles
    Test number
    549155740480
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass137,832 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    137,832 miles
    Test number
    594014280490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass136,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    136,118 miles
    Test number
    821745896604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail136,118 miles (+2,906)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,118 miles
    Test number
    876918751666
    • FailureHeadlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp unable to switch on lights to test foglight. (1.3.2f)

  20. Pass133,212 miles (+9,204)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    133,212 miles
    Test number
    357594234420
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil pressure switch area leaking
    • NoteVarious oil leaks

  21. Pass124,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    755013033230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass119,149 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    119,149 km
    Test number
    175241962207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 PNW

Does L90 PNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PNW is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 PNW?
The MOT on L90 PNW is valid until 16 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 PNW done?
L90 PNW was recorded at 182,653 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,508 miles a year.
Has L90 PNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 PNW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 PNW 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 PNW find?
L90 PNW passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold to down pipe joint.; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play forward steering rod ball joint.; rear tyres - uneven tread wear..

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