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Grey and Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 SSHMOT history

L90 SSH is a grey and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 149,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L90 SSH grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
149,586 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SSH was last recorded at 149,586 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,668 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,918 miles
Average per year
4,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,586 miles
  • 2024 – 147,668 miles
  • 2023 – 145,767 miles
  • 2022 – 145,063 miles
  • 2021 – 142,651 miles
  • 2020 – 140,359 miles
  • 2018 – 138,917 miles
  • 2017 – 130,115 miles
  • 2014 – 129,036 miles
  • 2013 – 120,274 miles
  • 2012 – 106,515 miles
  • 2011 – 93,242 miles
  • 2010 – 90,639 miles
  • 2009 – 87,097 miles
  • 2008 – 82,231 miles
  • 2007 – 74,630 miles
  • 2006 – 65,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,586 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear U/J has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,586 miles (+1,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    149,586 miles
    Test number
    165829443927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,668 miles
    Test number
    914438894682
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear U/J has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Fail147,668 miles (+1,901)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,668 miles
    Test number
    545401980060
    • MajorFront Steering locking device ineffective track rod loose (chalked) (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear U/J has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass145,767 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,767 miles
    Test number
    502365766752
    • AdvisoryAll brakes are slightly binding

  5. Fail145,738 miles (+675)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,738 miles
    Test number
    882388746093
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,063 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,063 miles
    Test number
    551968877202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail145,035 miles (+2,384)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,035 miles
    Test number
    934641061402
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass142,651 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,651 miles
    Test number
    646425877162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,359 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    140,359 miles
    Test number
    499008077376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,917 miles (+8,802)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    138,917 miles
    Test number
    153374476013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    130,115 miles
    Test number
    578673759667
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt off side (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail130,100 miles (+3)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,100 miles
    Test number
    296003587725
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt off side (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail130,097 miles (+1,061)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,097 miles
    Test number
    615301554220
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint king pin (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system fouling drop ink (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryLong foot and parking brake travel

  14. Pass129,036 miles (+8,762)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    129,036 miles
    Test number
    805193264240
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass120,274 miles (+272)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    120,274 miles
    Test number
    139928763206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail120,002 miles (+13,487)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,002 miles
    Test number
    455814263284
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass106,515 miles (+121)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,515 miles
    Test number
    796629362288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front wheel has slight noise when spun
    • NoteVery large wheels fitted

  18. Fail106,394 miles (+13,152)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,394 miles
    Test number
    517126662213
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front wheel has slight noise when spun
    • NoteVery large wheels fitted

  19. Pass93,242 miles (+2,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    93,242 miles
    Test number
    357660371488
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass90,639 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    90,639 miles
    Test number
    284952730220
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail90,636 miles (+3,539)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,636 miles
    Test number
    313749720280
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass87,097 miles (+4,866)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,097 miles
    Test number
    540584199207
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front seatbelt difficult to secure and release from clasp

  23. Fail82,231 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,231 miles
    Test number
    414370788299
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass82,231 miles (+7,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,231 miles
    Test number
    724520288239
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass74,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,630 miles
    Test number
    450882047211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,630 miles (+6,677)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,630 miles
    Test number
    763322247251
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass67,953 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,953 miles
    Test number
    713838657073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,301 miles
    Test number
    351705126178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail65,301 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,301 miles
    Test number
    482283526109
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L90 SSH

Does L90 SSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SSH is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 SSH?
The MOT on L90 SSH is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 SSH done?
L90 SSH was recorded at 149,586 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,302 miles a year.
Has L90 SSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SSH has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 SSH 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 SSH find?
L90 SSH passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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