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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 SKWMOT history

L90 SKW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

L90 SKW green 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 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
99,940 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SKW was last recorded at 99,940 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,932 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,940 miles
  • 2024 – 95,084 miles
  • 2023 – 91,775 miles
  • 2022 – 85,581 miles
  • 2021 – 81,475 miles
  • 2020 – 78,551 miles
  • 2019 – 75,425 miles
  • 2018 – 72,846 miles
  • 2017 – 71,691 miles
  • 2016 – 69,184 miles
  • 2015 – 66,701 miles
  • 2014 – 63,414 miles
  • 2013 – 59,216 miles
  • 2011 – 51,143 miles
  • 2010 – 47,869 miles
  • 2009 – 43,750 miles
  • 2008 – 40,011 miles
  • 2007 – 36,627 miles
  • 2006 – 32,422 miles
  • 2005 – 28,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,940 miles
  • AdvisoryMultiple Components Throughout The Drivetrain Have A Slight Fluid LeakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside of Vehicle Coated In UndersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,940 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,940 miles
    Test number
    787068270335
    • AdvisoryMultiple Components Throughout The Drivetrain Have A Slight Fluid Leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of Vehicle Coated In Underseal

  2. Fail99,932 miles (+4,848)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,932 miles
    Test number
    720252613040
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple Components Throughout The Drivetrain Have A Slight Fluid Leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of Vehicle Coated In Underseal

  3. Pass95,084 miles (+3,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,084 miles
    Test number
    731050360609
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass91,775 miles (+6,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,775 miles
    Test number
    346774266678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,581 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,581 miles
    Test number
    252692455538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside slight leak from swivel housing joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake may require inspection or adjustment
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil around steering damper

  6. Fail85,581 miles (+4,106)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,581 miles
    Test number
    434194033115
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside slight leak from swivel housing joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake may require inspection or adjustment
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil around steering damper

  7. Pass81,475 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,475 miles
    Test number
    734969130248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,551 miles (+3,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,551 miles
    Test number
    117685240176
    • AdvisorySlight lift in nearside front swievel joint

  9. Pass75,425 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    75,425 miles
    Test number
    175633221646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,846 miles (+1,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,846 miles
    Test number
    745338361833
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass71,691 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,691 miles
    Test number
    759371380953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,680 miles (+2,496)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,680 miles
    Test number
    592230400355
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension on full lock (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension on full lock (4.1.D.2)

  13. Pass69,184 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,184 miles
    Test number
    478724652960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,701 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    486571845053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,414 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,414 miles
    Test number
    896609344052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,216 miles (+8,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    298757933050
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass51,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,143 miles
    Test number
    445081241395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,135 miles (+3,266)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,135 miles
    Test number
    339651941375
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass47,869 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,869 miles
    Test number
    874454050304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,750 miles
    Test number
    371219849378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,745 miles (+3,734)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,745 miles
    Test number
    370989749309
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass40,011 miles (+3,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,011 miles
    Test number
    463441758455
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass36,627 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,627 miles
    Test number
    372588047330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,422 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,422 miles
    Test number
    992419446354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    28,071 miles
    Test number
    930126545304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 SKW

Does L90 SKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 SKW expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 SKW?
The MOT on L90 SKW expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 SKW done?
L90 SKW was recorded at 99,940 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 3,625 miles a year.
Has L90 SKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SKW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 SKW 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 SKW find?
L90 SKW passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: multiple components throughout the drivetrain have a slight fluid leak; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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