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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 SDJMOT history

L90 SDJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L90 SDJ 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 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
167,424 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
25 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SDJ was last recorded at 167,424 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,046 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
378 miles
Average per year
4,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,424 miles
  • 2025 – 167,046 miles
  • 2024 – 166,246 miles
  • 2023 – 159,795 miles
  • 2022 – 156,293 miles
  • 2017 – 151,544 miles
  • 2016 – 145,214 miles
  • 2015 – 138,150 miles
  • 2014 – 130,661 miles
  • 2013 – 122,842 miles
  • 2012 – 112,284 miles
  • 2011 – 101,390 miles
  • 2010 – 96,263 miles
  • 2009 – 90,221 miles
  • 2008 – 82,562 miles
  • 2007 – 76,098 miles
  • 2006 – 70,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,424 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,424 miles (+378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    167,424 miles
    Test number
    282211986937
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass167,046 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,046 miles
    Test number
    527747571560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,246 miles
    Test number
    792559838046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,238 miles (+6,443)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,238 miles
    Test number
    354049689602
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass159,795 miles (+3,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,795 miles
    Test number
    294597498276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass156,293 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,293 miles
    Test number
    268850185894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,544 miles (+6,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    151,544 miles
    Test number
    635069594252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  8. Pass145,214 miles (+7,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    145,214 miles
    Test number
    574813342111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass138,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    138,150 miles
    Test number
    248886225209
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail138,150 miles (+7,489)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,150 miles
    Test number
    399553325251
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSpare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass130,661 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    130,661 miles
    Test number
    876268794139
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion outside prescribed areas

  12. Fail130,660 miles (+7,818)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,660 miles
    Test number
    388006794106
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion outside prescribed areas

  13. Pass122,842 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,842 miles
    Test number
    856846493148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear disc poor conditions

  14. Fail122,842 miles (+10,558)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,842 miles
    Test number
    505426493189
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear disc poor conditions

  15. Pass112,284 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    112,284 miles
    Test number
    915191102283
    • NoteSlight play nearside hub

  16. Fail112,284 miles (+10,894)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,284 miles
    Test number
    386881902201
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSlight play nearside hub

  17. Pass101,390 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    101,390 miles
    Test number
    195102071165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail101,385 miles (+5,122)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,385 miles
    Test number
    846481971167
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass96,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,263 miles
    Test number
    283675790102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail96,263 miles (+6,042)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,263 miles
    Test number
    423565790140
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass90,221 miles (+7,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,221 miles
    Test number
    693772489144
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  22. Pass82,562 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,562 miles
    Test number
    291528198171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,098 miles (+5,857)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    76,098 miles
    Test number
    640251777111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Pass70,241 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,241 miles
    Test number
    672551796134
    • NoteAir cleaner mountings broken, offside drag link boot split, slight wear in rear shock absorber bushes

Questions about L90 SDJ

Does L90 SDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SDJ is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SDJ?
The MOT on L90 SDJ is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 SDJ done?
L90 SDJ was recorded at 167,424 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,807 miles a year.
Has L90 SDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SDJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 SDJ 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 SDJ find?
L90 SDJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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