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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 SLOMOT history

L90 SLO is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L90 SLO 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,230 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SLO
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SLO was last recorded at 155,230 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 11,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,259 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,971 miles
Average per year
5,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,230 miles
  • 2025 – 143,259 miles
  • 2024 – 136,503 miles
  • 2023 – 132,895 miles
  • 2022 – 125,830 miles
  • 2021 – 121,526 miles
  • 2020 – 119,267 miles
  • 2019 – 112,136 miles
  • 2018 – 104,417 miles
  • 2017 – 96,674 miles
  • 2016 – 87,025 miles
  • 2015 – 86,537 miles
  • 2014 – 81,252 miles
  • 2012 – 80,377 miles
  • 2011 – 75,306 miles
  • 2010 – 70,930 miles
  • 2009 – 68,752 miles
  • 2008 – 66,045 miles
  • 2007 – 64,626 miles
  • 2006 – 57,231 miles
  • 2005 – 47,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,230 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside steering damper slightly worn bush
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front both tyres cracking/ perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,230 miles (+11,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,230 miles
    Test number
    626742224733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering damper slightly worn bush
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass143,259 miles (+6,756)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,259 miles
    Test number
    615335320514
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass136,503 miles (+3,608)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,503 miles
    Test number
    730051973856
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass132,895 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,895 miles
    Test number
    454888282261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,830 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    125,830 miles
    Test number
    614604936120
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres cracking/ perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail125,818 miles (+4,292)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,818 miles
    Test number
    904440050394
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres cracking/ perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass121,526 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    121,526 miles
    Test number
    181558862518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,267 miles (+7,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    119,267 miles
    Test number
    576704540909
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tie bar bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear axle top stabalizer joint dust cover deteriorated
  9. Pass112,136 miles (+7,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    112,136 miles
    Test number
    762832063593
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront slight fluid weep from swivel housings
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Pass104,417 miles (+7,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,417 miles
    Test number
    924383462731
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass96,674 miles (+9,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,674 miles
    Test number
    471321862794
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear of engine
  12. Pass87,025 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,025 miles
    Test number
    115639774375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,537 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,537 miles
    Test number
    378279407346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,064 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,064 miles
    Test number
    858933305026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,063 miles (+2,811)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,063 miles
    Test number
    575362005036
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass81,252 miles (+875)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,252 miles
    Test number
    255197004067
    • NoteAdvise under chassis starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not holed yet
  17. Pass80,377 miles (+5,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,377 miles
    Test number
    117488872271
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  18. Pass75,306 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,306 miles
    Test number
    986445661261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,930 miles (+2,178)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,930 miles
    Test number
    371237170205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,752 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,752 miles
    Test number
    340994919390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,045 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,045 miles
    Test number
    471915528398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,626 miles (+7,395)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    852287117380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,231 miles (+9,592)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,231 miles
    Test number
    424904726336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    834411315398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 SLO

Does L90 SLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SLO is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SLO?
The MOT on L90 SLO is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 SLO done?
L90 SLO was recorded at 155,230 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,266 miles a year.
Has L90 SLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SLO has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 SLO 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 SLO find?
L90 SLO passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside steering damper slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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