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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 SSTMOT history

L90 SST is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

L90 SST green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
181,439 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SST was last recorded at 181,439 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,770 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
669 miles
Average per year
7,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,439 miles
  • 2025 – 180,770 miles
  • 2024 – 180,002 miles
  • 2023 – 173,961 miles
  • 2022 – 166,972 miles
  • 2021 – 161,066 miles
  • 2020 – 156,981 miles
  • 2019 – 152,599 miles
  • 2018 – 145,000 miles
  • 2017 – 139,378 miles
  • 2016 – 130,727 miles
  • 2015 – 122,519 miles
  • 2014 – 114,975 miles
  • 2013 – 104,134 miles
  • 2012 – 91,546 miles
  • 2011 – 80,469 miles
  • 2010 – 65,218 miles
  • 2009 – 48,753 miles
  • 2007 – 46,553 miles
  • 2006 – 39,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,439 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,439 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    181,439 miles
    Test number
    511618016733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,770 miles (+768)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    180,770 miles
    Test number
    760843696667
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass180,002 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    180,002 miles
    Test number
    936839715401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,961 miles (+6,989)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    173,961 miles
    Test number
    541109662990
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass166,972 miles (+5,906)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    166,972 miles
    Test number
    824472466676
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass161,066 miles (+4,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    161,066 miles
    Test number
    642498654509
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass156,981 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    156,981 miles
    Test number
    960591356217
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail156,981 miles (+4,382)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,981 miles
    Test number
    860341421324
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass152,599 miles (+7,599)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    152,599 miles
    Test number
    261176890376
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass145,000 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,000 miles
    Test number
    666719409956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,378 miles (+8,651)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,378 miles
    Test number
    394623600494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,727 miles (+8,208)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,727 miles
    Test number
    419034253850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,519 miles (+7,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,519 miles
    Test number
    367998905219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass114,975 miles (+10,841)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    114,975 miles
    Test number
    448481194151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,134 miles (+12,588)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,134 miles
    Test number
    227490493152
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  16. Pass91,546 miles (+11,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,546 miles
    Test number
    186155192178
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  17. Pass80,469 miles (+15,251)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    517756191149
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass65,218 miles (+16,465)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,218 miles
    Test number
    344860810246
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Pass48,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,753 miles
    Test number
    340734609213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,753 miles (+2,200)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,753 miles
    Test number
    171768099181
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
  21. Fail46,553 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,553 miles
    Test number
    382167677135
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
  22. Pass46,553 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,553 miles
    Test number
    960967377176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,949 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,949 miles
    Test number
    322317976136
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass39,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,949 miles
    Test number
    382117176192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 SST

Does L90 SST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SST is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SST?
The MOT on L90 SST is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 SST done?
L90 SST was recorded at 181,439 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 7,082 miles a year.
Has L90 SST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SST has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 SST 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 SST find?
L90 SST passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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