Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L90 PTEMOT history
L90 PTE is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,262 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 171,262 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,172 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 PTE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 25 Mar 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 PTE was last recorded at 171,262 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,423 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 839 miles
- Average per year
- 3,172 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,262 miles
- 2025 – 170,423 miles
- 2024 – 168,801 miles
- 2023 – 166,399 miles
- 2022 – 166,387 miles
- 2021 – 165,446 miles
- 2020 – 161,336 miles
- 2018 – 158,639 miles
- 2017 – 154,367 miles
- 2014 – 150,936 miles
- 2013 – 149,241 miles
- 2012 – 145,944 miles
- 2011 – 140,147 miles
- 2010 – 130,651 miles
- 2009 – 126,975 miles
- 2008 – 121,691 miles
- 2007 – 116,614 miles
- 2006 – 108,578 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,262 miles
- MinorRear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear body mounting corroded
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.
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Central Rear A frame ball joint boot deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central out rigger
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Bump stop missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,262 miles (+839)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 171,262 miles
- Test number
- 665811888353
- MinorRear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear body mounting corroded
Pass170,423 miles (+20)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 170,423 miles
- Test number
- 605193677765
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear A frame ball joint boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail170,403 miles (+1,602)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,403 miles
- Test number
- 722711601764
- MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorStop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear A frame ball joint boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass168,801 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 168,801 miles
- Test number
- 186901135860
- AdvisoryChassis has been repair welded in various places
Fail168,801 miles (+2,402)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,801 miles
- Test number
- 607031711954
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass166,399 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 166,399 miles
- Test number
- 817946674765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,387 miles (+941)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,387 miles
- Test number
- 795933024974
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Pass165,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 165,446 miles
- Test number
- 211041345540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,446 miles (+2,000)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,446 miles
- Test number
- 426856796100
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass163,446 miles (+2,110)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 163,446 miles
- Test number
- 313116580336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,336 miles (+2,697)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 161,336 miles
- Test number
- 479807457186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,639 miles (+4,272)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 158,639 miles
- Test number
- 769709919126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,367 miles (+3,431)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 154,367 miles
- Test number
- 960961791606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,936 miles (+1,695)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 150,936 miles
- Test number
- 258516994461
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOil leak from both front swivel pin housings
Pass149,241 miles (+3,297)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 149,241 miles
- Test number
- 469572583173
- NoteWindscreen damaged outside swept area
Pass145,944 miles (+5,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 145,944 miles
- Test number
- 745959992144
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass140,147 miles (+9,496)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 140,147 miles
- Test number
- 208853001269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass130,651 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 130,651 miles
- Test number
- 214814600129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,646 miles (+3,671)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,646 miles
- Test number
- 374842900180
- FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Pass126,975 miles (+5,284)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 126,975 miles
- Test number
- 803341119112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,691 miles (+5,077)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 121,691 miles
- Test number
- 742357908120
- NoteO/s headlight fitted with bulb n/s headlight sealed beam unit
Pass116,614 miles (+157)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 116,614 miles
- Test number
- 641493107104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,457 miles (+7,879)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,457 miles
- Test number
- 582473897058
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NotePlay in nearside front wheel bearing just acceptable
Pass108,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 108,578 miles
- Test number
- 373390806173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,578 miles7 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,578 miles
- Test number
- 104017996065
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureFront brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNearside rear and offside rear suspension bump stops missing
- NoteNearside rear shock absorber damp
- NoteOffside front hub oil seal leaking
- NoteRear crossmember corroding
- NoteRear shock absorbers corroded
- NoteSlight wear in steering box drop arm ball joint
Questions about L90 PTE
- Does L90 PTE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PTE is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 PTE?
- The MOT on L90 PTE is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 PTE done?
- L90 PTE was recorded at 171,262 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 3,172 miles a year.
- Has L90 PTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 PTE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L90 PTE 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 PTE find?
- L90 PTE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm; front oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal; front steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint slight play, and 2 more.
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