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Land Rover Defender

Orange · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L90 SOXMOT history

L90 SOX is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 202,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L90 SOX orange 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 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
202,743 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SOX was last recorded at 202,743 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,713 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,743 miles
  • 2025 – 198,820 miles
  • 2024 – 197,709 miles
  • 2023 – 197,052 miles
  • 2022 – 196,215 miles
  • 2021 – 195,500 miles
  • 2020 – 194,364 miles
  • 2019 – 193,684 miles
  • 2018 – 190,938 miles
  • 2016 – 185,920 miles
  • 2015 – 178,869 miles
  • 2014 – 169,496 miles
  • 2013 – 164,340 miles
  • 2012 – 158,679 miles
  • 2011 – 157,913 miles
  • 2009 – 144,535 miles
  • 2008 – 137,020 miles
  • 2007 – 130,000 miles
  • 2005 – 114,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,743 miles
  • AdvisoryExcess amount of front side lights fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps poor quality dip beam patternsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear brakes lowest readingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

35 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,743 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    202,743 miles
    Test number
    495631147206
    • AdvisoryExcess amount of front side lights fitted
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps poor quality dip beam patterns
    • AdvisoryRear brakes lowest reading

  2. Fail202,713 miles (+3,893)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,713 miles
    Test number
    552742483839
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcess amount of front side lights fitted
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps poor quality dip beam patterns
    • AdvisoryRear brakes lowest reading

  3. Pass198,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    198,820 miles
    Test number
    613150005708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail198,818 miles (+1,109)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,818 miles
    Test number
    337447280417
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass197,709 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    197,709 miles
    Test number
    881539660529
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail197,686 miles (+634)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,686 miles
    Test number
    297481199040
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear upper arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass197,052 miles (+837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    197,052 miles
    Test number
    291089824005
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass196,215 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    196,215 miles
    Test number
    945598997535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass195,500 miles (+1,136)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    195,500 miles
    Test number
    405699254121
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass194,364 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    194,364 miles
    Test number
    660846640808
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail194,364 miles (+680)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,364 miles
    Test number
    496915355573
    • MajorNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass193,684 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    193,684 miles
    Test number
    594950215042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass190,938 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    190,938 miles
    Test number
    211034097805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar pin clip missing

  14. Fail190,925 miles (+5,005)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,925 miles
    Test number
    445338616998
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis, near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar pin clip missing

  15. Pass185,920 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    185,920 miles
    Test number
    164166926915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail185,906 miles (+7,037)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,906 miles
    Test number
    286317762862
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed towbar wiring to socket (1.9.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

  17. Pass178,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    178,869 miles
    Test number
    815020158787
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail178,869 miles (+9,373)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,869 miles
    Test number
    491299051572
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass169,496 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    169,496 miles
    Test number
    948897244236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail169,492 miles (+5,152)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,492 miles
    Test number
    307551944215
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  21. Pass164,340 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    164,340 miles
    Test number
    389939423138
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

  22. Fail164,340 miles (+5,661)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,340 miles
    Test number
    115098323149
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

  23. Pass158,679 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    158,679 miles
    Test number
    476151362038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail158,678 miles (+765)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,678 miles
    Test number
    149499852018
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  25. Pass157,913 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    157,913 miles
    Test number
    515183611304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail157,910 miles (+6,151)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,910 miles
    Test number
    595851411328
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass151,759 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    151,759 miles
    Test number
    849227611071
    • NoteFront hubs oily

  28. Fail151,743 miles (+7,208)2 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,743 miles
    Test number
    205402211078
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteFront hubs oily

  29. Pass144,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    144,535 miles
    Test number
    484098659308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Fail144,535 miles (+7,515)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,535 miles
    Test number
    512278459364
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  31. Pass137,020 miles (+7,020)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    137,020 miles
    Test number
    261548258377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade deteriorating

  32. Pass130,000 miles (+7,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    130,000 miles
    Test number
    453535857388
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  33. Pass122,320 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    122,320 miles
    Test number
    442576907091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail122,304 miles (+7,768)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,304 miles
    Test number
    312814507043
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight oil leak on offside front traction joint

  35. Pass114,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    114,536 miles
    Test number
    172775355307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 SOX

Does L90 SOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SOX is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SOX?
The MOT on L90 SOX is valid until 6 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 SOX done?
L90 SOX was recorded at 202,743 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,242 miles a year.
Has L90 SOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SOX has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 SOX 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 SOX find?
L90 SOX passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: excess amount of front side lights fitted; headlamps poor quality dip beam patterns; rear brakes lowest reading.

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