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Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,500 cc

L90 SMVMOT history

L90 SMV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

L90 SMV green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,942 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SMV was last recorded at 84,942 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,852 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
3,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,942 miles
  • 2025 – 84,852 miles
  • 2023 – 84,596 miles
  • 2021 – 84,265 miles
  • 2020 – 82,975 miles
  • 2017 – 80,515 miles
  • 2016 – 76,902 miles
  • 2013 – 63,366 miles
  • 2012 – 52,044 miles
  • 2011 – 43,199 miles
  • 2010 – 34,863 miles
  • 2009 – 28,351 miles
  • 2008 – 25,818 miles
  • 2007 – 24,276 miles
  • 2006 – 22,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,942 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint above differential (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Differential seal weeping
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Service brake efficiency only just met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,942 miles (+90)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,942 miles
    Test number
    729020402460
    • MinorRear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint above differential (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Differential seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass84,852 miles (+256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,852 miles
    Test number
    729977512012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight leak on outer hub seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass84,596 miles (+331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,596 miles
    Test number
    179785682913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass84,265 miles (+1,290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,265 miles
    Test number
    792183711834
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass82,975 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,975 miles
    Test number
    847248824766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,707 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,707 miles
    Test number
    730627514944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,515 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,515 miles
    Test number
    485471651494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  8. Fail80,500 miles (+3,598)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,500 miles
    Test number
    233988467561
    • DangerousCentral Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Pass76,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,902 miles
    Test number
    748403680136
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met

  10. Fail76,902 miles (+13,536)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,902 miles
    Test number
    935068719422
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met

  11. Pass63,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,366 miles
    Test number
    628723453369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,366 miles (+11,322)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,366 miles
    Test number
    595541953323
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass52,044 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,044 miles
    Test number
    628304152380
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Fail52,043 miles (+8,844)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,043 miles
    Test number
    448473052418
    • FailureCentre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Pass43,199 miles (+8,336)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,199 miles
    Test number
    619924551354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteFront propshaft uj joint worn
    • NoteRear propshaft bolts loose

  16. Pass34,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,863 miles
    Test number
    451114160362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,863 miles (+6,512)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,863 miles
    Test number
    360343660380
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass28,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,351 miles
    Test number
    551123669307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,351 miles (+2,533)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,351 miles
    Test number
    450186259477
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass25,818 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,818 miles
    Test number
    724576998229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteInner tubes fitted on all four wheels
    • NoteOffside front inner tube valve too small for wheel valve hole

  21. Fail25,818 miles (+1,542)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,818 miles
    Test number
    321234098440
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass24,276 miles (+1,723)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,276 miles
    Test number
    594319797219
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tracta joints slightly oily

  23. Pass22,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,553 miles
    Test number
    403255706411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,553 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,553 miles
    Test number
    282043806311
    • FailureCentre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about L90 SMV

Does L90 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SMV is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SMV?
The MOT on L90 SMV is valid until 12 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 SMV done?
L90 SMV was recorded at 84,942 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 3,234 miles a year.
Has L90 SMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SMV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on L90 SMV 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 SMV find?
L90 SMV passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint above differential; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front differential seal weeping, and 3 more.

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