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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 SAEMOT history

L90 SAE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

L90 SAE green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
135,447 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SAE was last recorded at 135,447 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 1,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,908 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,539 miles
Average per year
5,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,447 miles
  • 2024 – 133,908 miles
  • 2023 – 129,884 miles
  • 2022 – 123,668 miles
  • 2021 – 119,499 miles
  • 2020 – 116,438 miles
  • 2019 – 111,314 miles
  • 2018 – 106,343 miles
  • 2017 – 101,344 miles
  • 2016 – 96,831 miles
  • 2015 – 91,762 miles
  • 2014 – 84,704 miles
  • 2013 – 81,899 miles
  • 2012 – 78,541 miles
  • 2011 – 74,608 miles
  • 2010 – 70,008 miles
  • 2009 – 60,150 miles
  • 2008 – 52,850 miles
  • 2007 – 44,182 miles
  • 2006 – 37,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,447 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,447 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,447 miles
    Test number
    960117946854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,908 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,908 miles
    Test number
    251567814939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,884 miles (+6,216)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,884 miles
    Test number
    470423683520
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass123,668 miles (+4,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,668 miles
    Test number
    952013014670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass119,499 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,499 miles
    Test number
    704409513940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,438 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,438 miles
    Test number
    652484452253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,314 miles
    Test number
    630812936143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,314 miles (+4,971)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,314 miles
    Test number
    986675333493
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass106,343 miles (+4,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,343 miles
    Test number
    317457798737
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s chassis outriggers corroded
  10. Pass101,344 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,344 miles
    Test number
    484955012969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,831 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,831 miles
    Test number
    858204189386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,762 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,762 miles
    Test number
    405009445049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,704 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,704 miles
    Test number
    155269844084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,899 miles
    Test number
    748140753063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,899 miles (+3,358)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,899 miles
    Test number
    168189043448
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass78,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,541 miles
    Test number
    427664952034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,541 miles (+3,933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,541 miles
    Test number
    539794852019
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass74,608 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,608 miles
    Test number
    827858641058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,008 miles (+9,858)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    981020350084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,150 miles (+7,300)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,150 miles
    Test number
    394190549015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,850 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,850 miles
    Test number
    281063048068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass52,850 miles (+8,668)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,850 miles
    Test number
    394963648008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,182 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    742154767003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,934 miles
    Test number
    981755966033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 SAE

Does L90 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 SAE expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 SAE?
The MOT on L90 SAE expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 SAE done?
L90 SAE was recorded at 135,447 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 5,142 miles a year.
Has L90 SAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SAE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 SAE 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 SAE find?
L90 SAE passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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