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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 PRNMOT history

L90 PRN is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

L90 PRN black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
135,822 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 PRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L90 PRN was last recorded at 135,822 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 5,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,427 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,395 miles
Average per year
4,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,822 miles
  • 2025 – 130,427 miles
  • 2024 – 126,327 miles
  • 2023 – 123,107 miles
  • 2022 – 120,505 miles
  • 2021 – 120,317 miles
  • 2019 – 119,206 miles
  • 2018 – 114,857 miles
  • 2017 – 111,750 miles
  • 2016 – 108,953 miles
  • 2015 – 105,236 miles
  • 2014 – 100,697 miles
  • 2012 – 90,309 miles
  • 2011 – 79,682 miles
  • 2010 – 69,204 miles
  • 2009 – 59,024 miles
  • 2008 – 48,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,822 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear exhaust corroded at flange

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,822 miles (+5,395)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,822 miles
    Test number
    426452434699
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass130,427 miles (+81)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,427 miles
    Test number
    853646302797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail130,346 miles (+4,019)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,346 miles
    Test number
    459182489217
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass126,327 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,327 miles
    Test number
    143156434610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,107 miles (+2,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,107 miles
    Test number
    974881665956
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass120,505 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,505 miles
    Test number
    458177888435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,317 miles (+1,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,317 miles
    Test number
    727565090904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front hubs

  8. Pass119,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,206 miles
    Test number
    567657291576
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded at flange

  9. Fail119,206 miles (+1,612)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,206 miles
    Test number
    356315862438
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from rigid pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded at flange

  10. Pass117,594 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,594 miles
    Test number
    654862389157
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail117,591 miles (+2,734)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,591 miles
    Test number
    116692394029
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass114,857 miles (+3,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,857 miles
    Test number
    637499979630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass111,750 miles (+2,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,750 miles
    Test number
    678092765666
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE DISC PADS WORN TO MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryREAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER RUBBER BUSHES WORN

  14. Pass108,953 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    108,953 miles
    Test number
    505325737234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,236 miles (+9)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,236 miles
    Test number
    469770365151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc is corroded on the inner face

  16. Fail105,227 miles (+4,530)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,227 miles
    Test number
    328215255179
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc is corroded on the inner face

  17. Fail100,697 miles4 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,697 miles
    Test number
    165927424143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNsf bumper wing wheel arch bent accident damaged

  18. Pass100,697 miles (+10,388)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,697 miles
    Test number
    985657924151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNsf bumper wing wheel arch bent accident damaged

  19. Pass90,309 miles (+138)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,309 miles
    Test number
    357909632309
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper operation restricted

  20. Fail90,171 miles (+10,489)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,171 miles
    Test number
    158333632365
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper operation restricted

  21. Fail79,682 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,682 miles
    Test number
    527451221375
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass79,682 miles (+10,478)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,682 miles
    Test number
    596301521316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass69,204 miles (+10,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,204 miles
    Test number
    652943030323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass59,024 miles (+10,701)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,024 miles
    Test number
    383768329355
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOS door mirror loose

  25. Pass48,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,323 miles
    Test number
    222899328371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 PRN

Does L90 PRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 PRN expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 PRN?
The MOT on L90 PRN expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 PRN done?
L90 PRN was recorded at 135,822 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 4,882 miles a year.
Has L90 PRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 PRN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 PRN 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 PRN find?
L90 PRN failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 7 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; central front oil leak, but not excessive; central oil leak, but not excessive transfer box, and 5 more.

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