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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 RSAMOT history

L90 RSA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

L90 RSA blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,495 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 RSA was last recorded at 76,495 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 1,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,157 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,338 miles
Average per year
1,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,495 miles
  • 2024 – 75,157 miles
  • 2023 – 75,068 miles
  • 2021 – 74,330 miles
  • 2020 – 73,906 miles
  • 2019 – 73,076 miles
  • 2018 – 71,496 miles
  • 2017 – 71,299 miles
  • 2015 – 70,449 miles
  • 2014 – 70,379 miles
  • 2013 – 69,952 miles
  • 2010 – 69,225 miles
  • 2009 – 68,249 miles
  • 2008 – 67,087 miles
  • 2007 – 61,155 miles
  • 2006 – 55,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,495 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,495 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,495 miles
    Test number
    492490110255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,157 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    853584458497
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass75,068 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    108051169889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,330 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,330 miles
    Test number
    414580240664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,906 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,906 miles
    Test number
    731954717787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,076 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,076 miles
    Test number
    723990747835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,496 miles (+197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,496 miles
    Test number
    625615150708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Pass71,299 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    354006589972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,449 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,449 miles
    Test number
    678566955155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,379 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,379 miles
    Test number
    255852704479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,952 miles
    Test number
    518207143038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    109980312423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    106117102478
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass69,225 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,225 miles
    Test number
    372866820161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,249 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    68,249 miles
    Test number
    514538909103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,087 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,087 miles
    Test number
    711093118182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    221174597073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,155 miles (+5,888)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    643753697013
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass55,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    841166076049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,267 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    163575176029
    • FailureFront Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L90 RSA

Does L90 RSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 RSA is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 RSA?
The MOT on L90 RSA is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 RSA done?
L90 RSA was recorded at 76,495 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 1,077 miles a year.
Has L90 RSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RSA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2012.
Has the mileage on L90 RSA 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 RSA find?
L90 RSA passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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