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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 SOGMOT history

L90 SOG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 May 1996. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 110,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

L90 SOG grey 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 24 Apr 2026
Mileage
110,665 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
23 May 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SOG was last recorded at 110,665 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2012: 100,672 miles, lower than 127,444 miles on 26 Apr 2011.

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
110,665 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,665 miles
  • 2024 – 110,637 miles
  • 2023 – 110,378 miles
  • 2022 – 110,089 miles
  • 2021 – 109,950 miles
  • 2019 – 109,215 miles
  • 2018 – 107,954 miles
  • 2017 – 106,398 miles
  • 2016 – 105,970 miles
  • 2015 – 105,074 miles
  • 2014 – 103,796 miles
  • 2013 – 102,773 miles
  • 2012 – 100,806 miles
  • 2011 – 127,444 miles
  • 2010 – 98,074 miles
  • 2009 – 93,909 miles
  • 2008 – 93,439 miles
  • 2007 – 92,766 miles
  • 2005 – 90,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,665 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFloor soft & corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryWelding undersealed

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.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,665 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,665 miles
    Test number
    111652348681
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor soft & corroded
    • AdvisoryWelding undersealed

  2. Fail110,665 miles (+28)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,665 miles
    Test number
    551224050198
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor soft & corroded

  3. Pass110,637 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,637 miles
    Test number
    466815901606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,378 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,378 miles
    Test number
    807976510461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,089 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,089 miles
    Test number
    939730334609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,950 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,950 miles
    Test number
    793518100815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,949 miles (+734)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,949 miles
    Test number
    134140503519
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,215 miles
    Test number
    292323893799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail109,215 miles (+1,261)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,215 miles
    Test number
    649163719239
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,954 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,954 miles
    Test number
    515791176383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,398 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    106,398 miles
    Test number
    722913035350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,970 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,970 miles
    Test number
    430640068399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail105,965 miles (+891)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,965 miles
    Test number
    448047752379
    • FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass105,074 miles (+1,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,074 miles
    Test number
    119936665141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass103,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,796 miles
    Test number
    505382774179
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail103,794 miles (+11)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,794 miles
    Test number
    205342574185
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail103,783 miles (+1,010)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,783 miles
    Test number
    225291954193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteO/s front bump stop missing

  18. Pass102,773 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,773 miles
    Test number
    558526963177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,763 miles (+1,957)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,763 miles
    Test number
    528265653174
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  20. Pass100,806 miles (+134)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,806 miles
    Test number
    538185362193
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f spherical ball has a seal leak

  21. Fail100,672 miles (-26,772)13 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,672 miles
    Test number
    637553442171
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrakes - Service brake control components - Pedal - Anti-slip- split
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f spherical ball has a seal leak

  22. Pass127,444 miles (+29,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    127,444 miles
    Test number
    639336911197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass98,074 miles (+18)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,074 miles
    Test number
    830205040132
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOffside front wiper worn

  24. Fail98,056 miles (+4,147)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,056 miles
    Test number
    723329330172
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOffside front wiper worn

  25. Pass93,909 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    93,909 miles
    Test number
    861445909112
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOffside front steering ball seal has leak

  26. Fail93,909 miles (+470)1 failure8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,909 miles
    Test number
    130405309177
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOffside front steering ball seal has leak

  27. Pass93,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    554739608179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail93,439 miles (+673)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    354518608116
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass92,766 miles (+1,975)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,766 miles
    Test number
    211583007120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrag link end boot split

  30. Pass90,791 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    690219725348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail90,790 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,790 miles
    Test number
    282648725358
    • FailureCentre Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L90 SOG

Does L90 SOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 SOG expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 SOG?
The MOT on L90 SOG expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 SOG done?
L90 SOG was recorded at 110,665 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 1,024 miles a year.
Has L90 SOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SOG has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 SOG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 SOG find?
L90 SOG passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all; floor soft & corroded, and 1 more.

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