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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 SMLMOT history

L90 SML is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 273,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L90 SML 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 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
273,280 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SML was last recorded at 273,280 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 4,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
268,725 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,555 miles
Average per year
10,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 273,280 miles
  • 2024 – 268,725 miles
  • 2023 – 265,217 miles
  • 2022 – 261,679 miles
  • 2021 – 259,207 miles
  • 2020 – 254,356 miles
  • 2019 – 248,197 miles
  • 2018 – 234,467 miles
  • 2017 – 220,001 miles
  • 2016 – 203,316 miles
  • 2015 – 189,470 miles
  • 2014 – 174,499 miles
  • 2013 – 164,217 miles
  • 2012 – 155,647 miles
  • 2011 – 144,853 miles
  • 2010 – 130,359 miles
  • 2009 – 107,637 miles
  • 2008 – 85,991 miles
  • 2007 – 69,714 miles
  • 2006 – 64,809 miles
  • 2005 – 57,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,280 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,280 miles (+4,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    273,280 miles
    Test number
    698162166685
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass268,725 miles (+3,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    268,725 miles
    Test number
    329121669346
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass265,217 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    265,217 miles
    Test number
    802549265649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass261,679 miles (+2,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    261,679 miles
    Test number
    955656245700
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass259,207 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    259,207 miles
    Test number
    769929656522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass254,356 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    254,356 miles
    Test number
    116115666467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass248,197 miles (+13,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    248,197 miles
    Test number
    992138311652
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass234,467 miles (+14,466)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    234,467 miles
    Test number
    802776611716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass220,001 miles (+16,685)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    220,001 miles
    Test number
    980792681721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass203,316 miles (+13,846)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    203,316 miles
    Test number
    632552592540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass189,470 miles (+14,971)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    189,470 miles
    Test number
    413180932016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass174,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    174,499 miles
    Test number
    548961754322
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail174,499 miles (+10,282)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,499 miles
    Test number
    638476744368
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass164,217 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    164,217 miles
    Test number
    286379333367
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres have side walls cracking and perishing

  15. Fail164,217 miles (+8,570)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,217 miles
    Test number
    337779233390
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres have side walls cracking and perishing

  16. Pass155,647 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    155,647 miles
    Test number
    785039442367
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAll tyre side walls starting to crack.

  17. Fail155,647 miles (+10,794)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,647 miles
    Test number
    278808842340
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAll tyre side walls starting to crack.

  18. Pass144,853 miles (+79)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    144,853 miles
    Test number
    436484051319
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail144,774 miles (+14,415)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,774 miles
    Test number
    919740151371
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON,STEERINR ARM RUBBER BOOT SPLIT.

  20. Pass130,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    130,359 miles
    Test number
    161597430316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,359 miles (+22,722)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,359 miles
    Test number
    944185730359
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass107,637 miles (+21,646)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    107,637 miles
    Test number
    984119729318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    85,991 miles
    Test number
    931819358348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail85,991 miles (+16,277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,991 miles
    Test number
    591879658350
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  25. Pass69,714 miles (+4,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    69,714 miles
    Test number
    462234647365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass64,809 miles (+7,110)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    64,809 miles
    Test number
    594585726328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,699 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    57,699 miles
    Test number
    294326045393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,649 miles1 dangerous5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,649 miles
    Test number
    412913545460
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L90 SML

Does L90 SML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SML is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SML?
The MOT on L90 SML is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 SML done?
L90 SML was recorded at 273,280 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 10,698 miles a year.
Has L90 SML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SML has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on L90 SML 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 SML find?
L90 SML passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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