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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 SRSMOT history

L90 SRS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 267,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L90 SRS 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 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
267,518 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
24 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SRS was last recorded at 267,518 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
265,888 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,630 miles
Average per year
4,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 267,518 miles
  • 2025 – 265,888 miles
  • 2024 – 264,659 miles
  • 2023 – 261,896 miles
  • 2022 – 259,804 miles
  • 2021 – 256,899 miles
  • 2020 – 254,635 miles
  • 2019 – 251,336 miles
  • 2018 – 249,218 miles
  • 2017 – 246,840 miles
  • 2016 – 245,201 miles
  • 2015 – 243,366 miles
  • 2014 – 241,023 miles
  • 2013 – 236,196 miles
  • 2012 – 224,061 miles
  • 2011 – 215,189 miles
  • 2010 – 206,789 miles
  • 2009 – 196,986 miles
  • 2008 – 189,116 miles
  • 2007 – 183,916 miles
  • 2006 – 178,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,518 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,518 miles (+1,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    267,518 miles
    Test number
    894053646805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass265,888 miles (+1,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    265,888 miles
    Test number
    230645860958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass264,659 miles (+2,763)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    264,659 miles
    Test number
    961473221436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass261,896 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    261,896 miles
    Test number
    911555499220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass259,804 miles (+2,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    259,804 miles
    Test number
    222504247228
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides body mountings at rear of front wheels are corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area . (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  6. Pass256,899 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    256,899 miles
    Test number
    633864342603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass254,635 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    254,635 miles
    Test number
    790906012046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass251,336 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    251,336 miles
    Test number
    195487858386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass249,218 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    249,218 miles
    Test number
    724297956092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass246,840 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    246,840 miles
    Test number
    725394251187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass245,201 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    245,201 miles
    Test number
    247442192652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass243,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    243,366 miles
    Test number
    556806065140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Fail243,366 miles (+2,343)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,366 miles
    Test number
    518069455124
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  14. Pass241,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    241,023 miles
    Test number
    537684364127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail241,023 miles (+4,827)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,023 miles
    Test number
    535371964146
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass236,196 miles (+12,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    236,196 miles
    Test number
    219154563105
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass224,061 miles (+8,872)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    224,061 miles
    Test number
    125422752181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass215,189 miles (+8,400)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    215,189 miles
    Test number
    218178651164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass206,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    206,789 miles
    Test number
    823626160114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  20. Fail206,789 miles (+9,803)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,789 miles
    Test number
    493416860193
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  21. Pass196,986 miles (+7,870)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    196,986 miles
    Test number
    643594079126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass189,116 miles (+5,200)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    189,116 miles
    Test number
    971040578153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass183,916 miles (+5,458)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    183,916 miles
    Test number
    441755167125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass178,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    178,458 miles
    Test number
    233484176433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail178,458 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,458 miles
    Test number
    550795766130
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about L90 SRS

Does L90 SRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SRS is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SRS?
The MOT on L90 SRS is valid until 23 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 SRS done?
L90 SRS was recorded at 267,518 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,379 miles a year.
Has L90 SRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SRS has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on L90 SRS 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 SRS find?
L90 SRS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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