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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 SHJMOT history

L90 SHJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

L90 SHJ blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,699 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SHJ was last recorded at 96,699 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,098 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
601 miles
Average per year
3,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,699 miles
  • 2025 – 96,098 miles
  • 2024 – 95,456 miles
  • 2023 – 95,202 miles
  • 2022 – 94,313 miles
  • 2021 – 93,019 miles
  • 2020 – 89,902 miles
  • 2019 – 88,867 miles
  • 2017 – 87,555 miles
  • 2016 – 84,670 miles
  • 2015 – 82,649 miles
  • 2014 – 81,093 miles
  • 2013 – 78,887 miles
  • 2012 – 77,323 miles
  • 2011 – 75,640 miles
  • 2010 – 73,300 miles
  • 2009 – 64,713 miles
  • 2008 – 55,476 miles
  • 2007 – 47,440 miles
  • 2006 – 38,554 miles
  • 2005 – 29,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,699 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Reversing light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,699 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,699 miles
    Test number
    307334635374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,098 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,098 miles
    Test number
    789367698423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,456 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,456 miles
    Test number
    615944757211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,202 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,202 miles
    Test number
    703234361566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,313 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,313 miles
    Test number
    746037313457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,019 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,019 miles
    Test number
    933343795750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,902 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,902 miles
    Test number
    353221815972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,565 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,565 miles
    Test number
    504853050772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,867 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,867 miles
    Test number
    721074569175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing light inop
  10. Fail88,867 miles (+1,312)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,867 miles
    Test number
    456858729242
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing light inop
  11. Pass87,555 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,555 miles
    Test number
    442526575059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,670 miles (+2,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,670 miles
    Test number
    415832534827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
  13. Pass82,649 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,649 miles
    Test number
    138840881683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,093 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,093 miles
    Test number
    495222844347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,887 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,887 miles
    Test number
    565244143356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,323 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,323 miles
    Test number
    235175342349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,640 miles (+2,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,640 miles
    Test number
    128709141368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass73,300 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,300 miles
    Test number
    354929140382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,713 miles (+9,237)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,713 miles
    Test number
    970909739210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,476 miles
    Test number
    382680848229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,476 miles (+8,036)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,476 miles
    Test number
    320620048416
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  22. Pass47,440 miles (+8,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,440 miles
    Test number
    574552847285
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  23. Pass38,554 miles (+9,300)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,554 miles
    Test number
    461992446270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    29,254 miles
    Test number
    683427335209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 SHJ

Does L90 SHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SHJ is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SHJ?
The MOT on L90 SHJ is valid until 23 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 SHJ done?
L90 SHJ was recorded at 96,699 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,223 miles a year.
Has L90 SHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SHJ has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 SHJ 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 SHJ find?
L90 SHJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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