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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 SFPMOT history

L90 SFP is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 273,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

L90 SFP red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2025
Mileage
273,462 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SFP was last recorded at 273,462 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2005: 119,952 miles, lower than 119,953 miles on 21 Dec 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
273,339 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
8,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 273,462 miles
  • 2023 – 267,444 miles
  • 2022 – 259,052 miles
  • 2021 – 249,485 miles
  • 2020 – 241,880 miles
  • 2019 – 234,740 miles
  • 2018 – 231,631 miles
  • 2017 – 228,385 miles
  • 2016 – 223,614 miles
  • 2015 – 220,967 miles
  • 2014 – 218,376 miles
  • 2013 – 215,483 miles
  • 2011 – 208,796 miles
  • 2010 – 201,473 miles
  • 2009 – 188,080 miles
  • 2008 – 171,633 miles
  • 2007 – 155,030 miles
  • 2006 – 140,669 miles
  • 2005 – 119,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,462 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,462 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    273,462 miles
    Test number
    890952459407
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail273,339 miles (+5,895)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,339 miles
    Test number
    433293049164
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass267,444 miles (+8,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    267,444 miles
    Test number
    487475282803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass259,052 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    259,052 miles
    Test number
    807780511591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Fail259,024 miles (+9,539)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,024 miles
    Test number
    309219346575
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass249,485 miles (+74)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    249,485 miles
    Test number
    879441898727
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail249,411 miles (+7,531)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,411 miles
    Test number
    864368654592
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass241,880 miles (+113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    241,880 miles
    Test number
    509964578874
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail241,767 miles (+7,027)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,767 miles
    Test number
    624714565893
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass234,740 miles (+3,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    234,740 miles
    Test number
    747717747740
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass231,631 miles (+3,246)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    231,631 miles
    Test number
    967502727302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass228,385 miles (+129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    228,385 miles
    Test number
    763015972435
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis legs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail228,256 miles (+4,642)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,256 miles
    Test number
    529522452730
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis legs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass223,614 miles (+2,647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    223,614 miles
    Test number
    473835171050
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass220,967 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    220,967 miles
    Test number
    235464235006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass218,376 miles (+2,893)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    218,376 miles
    Test number
    176401934452
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMiddel box mounting broken

  17. Pass215,483 miles (+6,687)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    215,483 miles
    Test number
    968364403045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail208,796 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,796 miles
    Test number
    677719041392
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass208,796 miles (+7,323)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    208,796 miles
    Test number
    756399441354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass201,473 miles (+13,393)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    201,473 miles
    Test number
    781473860343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail188,080 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,080 miles
    Test number
    693898249325
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass188,080 miles (+16,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    188,080 miles
    Test number
    773738049314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass171,633 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    171,633 miles
    Test number
    444528858332
    • NoteN/s/f washer jet not spraying n/s screen
    • NoteO/s rear breake disk scored.
    • NoteO/s/f king pin ball weeping

  24. Fail171,633 miles (+16,603)3 dangerous3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,633 miles
    Test number
    713875458325
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteN/s front wiper split about 25mm
    • NoteN/s/f washer jet not spraying n/s screen
    • NoteO/s rear breake disk scored.
    • NoteO/s/f king pin ball weeping

  25. Pass155,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    155,030 miles
    Test number
    433305147332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail155,030 miles (+14,361)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,030 miles
    Test number
    461484547353
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass140,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    140,669 miles
    Test number
    360744756392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail140,669 miles (+20,717)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,669 miles
    Test number
    641403756378
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Pass119,952 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    119,952 miles
    Test number
    744836255356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail119,953 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,953 miles
    Test number
    972965955322
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L90 SFP

Does L90 SFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 SFP expired on 23 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 SFP?
The MOT on L90 SFP expired on 23 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 SFP done?
L90 SFP was recorded at 273,462 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 8,461 miles a year.
Has L90 SFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SFP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 SFP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Dec 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 SFP find?
L90 SFP passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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