Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
L90 SEEMOT history
L90 SEE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 9,707 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 9,707 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 SEE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 5 Mar 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 SEE was last recorded at 9,707 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Aug 2021: 7 miles, lower than 174,744 miles on 2 Jul 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 7,864 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,843 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 9,707 miles
- 2025 – 7,864 miles
- 2024 – 6,098 miles
- 2023 – 3,280 miles
- 2022 – 1,482 miles
- 2021 – 7 miles
- 2018 – 174,744 miles
- 2017 – 169,322 miles
- 2015 – 158,804 miles
- 2014 – 151,294 miles
- 2013 – 143,126 miles
- 2012 – 138,895 miles
- 2011 – 132,077 miles
- 2010 – 124,871 miles
- 2009 – 115,788 miles
- 2008 – 106,810 miles
- 2007 – 97,804 miles
- 2006 – 88,495 miles
- 2005 – 79,550 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass9,707 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass9,707 miles (+1,843)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 9,707 miles
- Test number
- 845627066268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,864 miles (+1,766)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 7,864 miles
- Test number
- 106568555278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,098 miles (+2,818)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 6,098 miles
- Test number
- 199194142653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,280 miles (+1,798)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 3,280 miles
- Test number
- 625463644460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,482 miles (+1,475)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 1,482 miles
- Test number
- 862141560249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7 miles (-174,737)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 7 miles
- Test number
- 133033000089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,744 miles (+5,422)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,744 miles
- Test number
- 872976836347
- DangerousRear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis crossmember across entire width (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,322 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 169,322 miles
- Test number
- 364689123901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,322 miles (+10,518)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,322 miles
- Test number
- 869401478139
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass158,804 miles (+7,510)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 158,804 miles
- Test number
- 590027626362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,294 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 151,294 miles
- Test number
- 115794924341
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail151,284 miles (+8,158)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,284 miles
- Test number
- 498482624449
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass143,126 miles (+18)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 143,126 miles
- Test number
- 386493823363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail143,108 miles (+4,213)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,108 miles
- Test number
- 918846513371
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass138,895 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 138,895 miles
- Test number
- 747207502394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,893 miles (+6,816)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,893 miles
- Test number
- 436656402417
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass132,077 miles (+7,206)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 132,077 miles
- Test number
- 375476601351
- NoteDiscs front worn
- NoteUndersealed
Pass124,871 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 124,871 miles
- Test number
- 104383610318
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail124,871 miles (+9,083)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,871 miles
- Test number
- 890403110376
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass115,788 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 115,788 miles
- Test number
- 892030419305
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail115,788 miles (+8,978)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,788 miles
- Test number
- 811242509361
- FailureAdjustable towbar bracket excessively worn (6.6.5b)
- FailureAdjustable towbar locating pin excessively worn (6.6.5b)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail106,810 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,810 miles
- Test number
- 443091218310
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass106,810 miles (+9,006)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 106,810 miles
- Test number
- 444021218336
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass97,804 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 97,804 miles
- Test number
- 360026407381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail97,804 miles (+9,309)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,804 miles
- Test number
- 434996507342
- Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass88,495 miles (+8,945)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 88,495 miles
- Test number
- 441362916376
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass79,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 79,550 miles
- Test number
- 930783415347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 SEE
- Does L90 SEE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SEE is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 SEE?
- The MOT on L90 SEE is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 SEE done?
- L90 SEE was recorded at 9,707 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has L90 SEE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 SEE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2018.
- Has the mileage on L90 SEE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 SEE find?
- L90 SEE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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