Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
L90 SORMOT history
L90 SOR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,433 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 85,433 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,995 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 SOR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 24 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 SOR was last recorded at 85,433 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 85,416 miles · 6 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 2,995 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,433 miles
- 2023 – 83,924 miles
- 2022 – 82,627 miles
- 2021 – 80,021 miles
- 2020 – 78,039 miles
- 2019 – 76,890 miles
- 2018 – 74,771 miles
- 2017 – 72,553 miles
- 2016 – 70,643 miles
- 2015 – 68,695 miles
- 2014 – 66,214 miles
- 2013 – 63,287 miles
- 2012 – 59,901 miles
- 2011 – 52,871 miles
- 2010 – 44,437 miles
- 2009 – 32,454 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,433 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play on drop arm /// (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Both rear brake discs signs of wear ///
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,433 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 85,433 miles
- Test number
- 260185132615
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail85,416 miles (+74)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,416 miles
- Test number
- 472916673472
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Diff. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass85,342 miles (+1,418)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 85,342 miles
- Test number
- 680755821688
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass83,924 miles (+1,297)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 83,924 miles
- Test number
- 986323277821
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass82,627 miles (+2,606)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 82,627 miles
- Test number
- 942993285777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,021 miles (+1,982)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 80,021 miles
- Test number
- 991086713466
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,039 miles (+1,149)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 78,039 miles
- Test number
- 719013868126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,890 miles (+2,119)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,890 miles
- Test number
- 748035128862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,771 miles (+2,218)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 74,771 miles
- Test number
- 186046230361
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass72,553 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 72,553 miles
- Test number
- 320997033262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,552 miles (+1,909)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,552 miles
- Test number
- 914685828270
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
Pass70,643 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 70,643 miles
- Test number
- 256669765893
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play on drop arm /// (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs signs of wear ///
Fail70,643 miles (+1,948)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,643 miles
- Test number
- 608774886428
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play on drop arm /// (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs signs of wear ///
Pass68,695 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 68,695 miles
- Test number
- 632165701955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,674 miles (+2,460)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,674 miles
- Test number
- 591756018257
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear propshaft joint worn
Pass66,214 miles (+2,927)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 66,214 miles
- Test number
- 937185424375
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass63,287 miles (+3,386)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 63,287 miles
- Test number
- 537655723373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,901 miles (+381)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 59,901 miles
- Test number
- 588320122368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,520 miles (+6,649)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 59,520 miles
- Test number
- 549180482043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,871 miles (+8,434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,871 miles
- Test number
- 928866171051
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass44,437 miles (+11,983)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 44,437 miles
- Test number
- 491852080087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 32,454 miles
- Test number
- 972915039092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,454 miles1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,454 miles
- Test number
- 484275339050
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about L90 SOR
- Does L90 SOR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SOR is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 SOR?
- The MOT on L90 SOR is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 SOR done?
- L90 SOR was recorded at 85,433 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,995 miles a year.
- Has L90 SOR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 SOR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 SOR 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 SOR find?
- L90 SOR passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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