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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 SKUMOT history

L90 SKU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 1996. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 214,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

L90 SKU 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 21 May 2027
Mileage
214,001 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SKU
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
1 Jun 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SKU was last recorded at 214,001 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 5,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2012: 104,893 miles, lower than 128,642 miles on 25 Jan 2012.

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
208,743 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,258 miles
Average per year
5,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,001 miles
  • 2025 – 208,743 miles
  • 2024 – 202,585 miles
  • 2023 – 199,625 miles
  • 2022 – 192,966 miles
  • 2021 – 183,561 miles
  • 2020 – 174,317 miles
  • 2019 – 165,826 miles
  • 2018 – 160,167 miles
  • 2017 – 156,636 miles
  • 2016 – 152,091 miles
  • 2015 – 147,323 miles
  • 2014 – 142,862 miles
  • 2013 – 136,149 miles
  • 2012 – 104,893 miles
  • 2011 – 124,274 miles
  • 2010 – 118,373 miles
  • 2009 – 113,758 miles
  • 2008 – 109,763 miles
  • 2007 – 104,128 miles
  • 2006 – 96,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,001 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,001 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    214,001 miles
    Test number
    924864824690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass208,743 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    208,743 miles
    Test number
    424463129870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass202,585 miles (+2,960)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    202,585 miles
    Test number
    117446786611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass199,625 miles (+6,659)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    199,625 miles
    Test number
    418133258863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass192,966 miles (+9,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    192,966 miles
    Test number
    978325100089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass183,561 miles (+9,244)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    183,561 miles
    Test number
    494849283195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,317 miles (+8,491)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    174,317 miles
    Test number
    747806759586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,826 miles (+5,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    165,826 miles
    Test number
    609453089554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass160,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    160,167 miles
    Test number
    310924331730
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail160,167 miles (+3,531)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,167 miles
    Test number
    604470660245
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass156,636 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    156,636 miles
    Test number
    578098538966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,091 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    152,091 miles
    Test number
    335397052069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,323 miles (+4,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    147,323 miles
    Test number
    226217735058
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass142,862 miles (+6,713)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    142,862 miles
    Test number
    915472254050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,149 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    136,149 miles
    Test number
    746273623035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNo reversing light

  16. Fail136,149 miles (+31,256)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,149 miles
    Test number
    988233723067
    • Repaired at testFront Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNo reversing light

  17. Pass104,893 miles (-23,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    104,893 miles
    Test number
    845733652016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail128,642 miles (+4,368)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,642 miles
    Test number
    708305922075
    • FailureSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureSuspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteGrease/oil leak at offside front hub.

  19. Pass124,274 miles (+5,901)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    124,274 miles
    Test number
    648928241006
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are cracking and perishing
    • NoteCenter exhasut is quite rusty
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer side wall is damaged
    • NoteSteering damper bushes are worn

  20. Pass118,373 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    118,373 miles
    Test number
    193746240482
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEvidence of slight corrosion to vehicles bulk head
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has slight damaged to outside side wall
    • NotePower steering is weeping oil
    • NoteQuite a lot of travel on the handbrake
    • NoteRear of vehicles chassis is quite rusty
    • NoteSlight play in the steering damper bushes

  21. Fail118,373 miles (+4,615)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,373 miles
    Test number
    321553840096
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEvidence of slight corrosion to vehicles bulk head
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has slight damaged to outside side wall
    • NotePower steering is weeping oil
    • NoteQuite a lot of travel on the handbrake
    • NoteRear of vehicles chassis is quite rusty
    • NoteSlight play in the steering damper bushes

  22. Pass113,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    113,758 miles
    Test number
    451433229074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail113,757 miles (+3,994)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,757 miles
    Test number
    853153829097
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass109,763 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    109,763 miles
    Test number
    920386348056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass104,128 miles (+8,107)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    104,128 miles
    Test number
    280896247055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass96,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    96,021 miles
    Test number
    561985626068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 SKU

Does L90 SKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SKU is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SKU?
The MOT on L90 SKU is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 SKU done?
L90 SKU was recorded at 214,001 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,829 miles a year.
Has L90 SKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SKU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 SKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 SKU find?
L90 SKU passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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