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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 SKPMOT history

L90 SKP is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

L90 SKP red 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 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
137,618 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SKP was last recorded at 137,618 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,527 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
4,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,618 miles
  • 2024 – 131,725 miles
  • 2023 – 128,870 miles
  • 2022 – 124,328 miles
  • 2021 – 120,666 miles
  • 2020 – 115,760 miles
  • 2019 – 108,571 miles
  • 2018 – 104,227 miles
  • 2017 – 97,563 miles
  • 2016 – 96,474 miles
  • 2015 – 94,102 miles
  • 2014 – 93,729 miles
  • 2013 – 91,313 miles
  • 2012 – 84,343 miles
  • 2011 – 79,287 miles
  • 2010 – 72,551 miles
  • 2009 – 65,686 miles
  • 2008 – 56,720 miles
  • 2007 – 48,689 miles
  • 2006 – 42,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,618 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,618 miles (+91)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    137,618 miles
    Test number
    788902237628
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail137,527 miles (+5,802)1 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,527 miles
    Test number
    695477383840
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass131,725 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,725 miles
    Test number
    757962900658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail131,725 miles (+2,855)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,725 miles
    Test number
    718586385407
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass128,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,870 miles
    Test number
    937056079059
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail128,870 miles (+4,542)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,870 miles
    Test number
    772725459105
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass124,328 miles (+3,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,328 miles
    Test number
    986367872400
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass120,666 miles (+4,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,666 miles
    Test number
    292223562762
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,760 miles (+156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,760 miles
    Test number
    829144397511
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission to prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above and in front of rear axle where joins onto hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail115,604 miles (+7,033)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,604 miles
    Test number
    936861547289
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission to prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above and in front of rear axle where joins onto hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass108,571 miles (+4,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,571 miles
    Test number
    711216046299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass104,227 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,227 miles
    Test number
    335987216705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,563 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,563 miles
    Test number
    423574805167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,474 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,474 miles
    Test number
    495366153664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,102 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,102 miles
    Test number
    463358960707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,729 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,729 miles
    Test number
    327789694177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,313 miles (+94)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,313 miles
    Test number
    258358643163
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSCREEN DAMAGED

  18. Fail91,219 miles (+6,876)1 failure8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    128494843166
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSCREEN DAMAGED

  19. Pass84,343 miles (+5,056)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,343 miles
    Test number
    639323342173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass79,287 miles (+6,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,287 miles
    Test number
    989756941141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass72,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,551 miles
    Test number
    990515240164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail72,551 miles (+6,865)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,551 miles
    Test number
    131411440180
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail65,686 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,686 miles
    Test number
    621995429191
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass65,686 miles (+8,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,686 miles
    Test number
    874065329110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass56,720 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,720 miles
    Test number
    893929528197
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked
    • NoteSlight play to steering box drop arm ball joint /spring loaded joint

  26. Fail56,720 miles (+8,031)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,720 miles
    Test number
    883628228104
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked
    • NoteSlight play to steering box drop arm ball joint /spring loaded joint

  27. Pass48,689 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,689 miles
    Test number
    193099657094
    • NoteFront reg plate held on with tape

  28. Fail48,689 miles (+5,722)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,689 miles
    Test number
    631279657071
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront reg plate held on with tape

  29. Pass42,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,967 miles
    Test number
    633615666042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 SKP

Does L90 SKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SKP is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 SKP?
The MOT on L90 SKP is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 SKP done?
L90 SKP was recorded at 137,618 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,804 miles a year.
Has L90 SKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SKP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 SKP 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 SKP find?
L90 SKP passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear upper suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber, and 4 more.

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