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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 SSVMOT history

L90 SSV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 146,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L90 SSV 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 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
146,090 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SSV was last recorded at 146,090 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2007: 55,810 miles, lower than 423,594 miles on 31 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,307 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,783 miles
Average per year
5,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,090 miles
  • 2025 – 141,307 miles
  • 2024 – 138,047 miles
  • 2023 – 135,383 miles
  • 2022 – 132,865 miles
  • 2021 – 129,916 miles
  • 2020 – 129,268 miles
  • 2019 – 128,860 miles
  • 2018 – 127,888 miles
  • 2017 – 122,937 miles
  • 2016 – 117,370 miles
  • 2015 – 111,204 miles
  • 2014 – 106,259 miles
  • 2013 – 98,323 miles
  • 2012 – 94,429 miles
  • 2011 – 88,956 miles
  • 2010 – 85,182 miles
  • 2009 – 77,698 miles
  • 2008 – 66,724 miles
  • 2007 – 55,810 miles
  • 2006 – 423,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,090 miles
  • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,090 miles (+4,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    146,090 miles
    Test number
    575394397743
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass141,307 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    141,307 miles
    Test number
    852267657097
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component hose (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail141,299 miles (+3,252)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,299 miles
    Test number
    962166272827
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component hose (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass138,047 miles (+2,664)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,047 miles
    Test number
    537771455305
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCatch marks to front seat belts

  5. Pass135,383 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,383 miles
    Test number
    832267641173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassi cross section

  6. Fail135,381 miles (+2,516)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,381 miles
    Test number
    208435141600
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassi cross section

  7. Pass132,865 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,865 miles
    Test number
    715244214510
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail132,861 miles (+2,945)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,861 miles
    Test number
    243582392402
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear part of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear part of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass129,916 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,916 miles
    Test number
    592292877694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,912 miles (+644)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,912 miles
    Test number
    336182781078
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass129,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    129,268 miles
    Test number
    503650400214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,268 miles (+408)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,268 miles
    Test number
    545709167572
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  13. Pass128,860 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    214693345762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail128,860 miles (+972)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    121296955493
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass127,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,888 miles
    Test number
    743762497915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,888 miles (+4,951)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,888 miles
    Test number
    433461524394
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  17. Pass122,937 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,937 miles
    Test number
    599940928719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,370 miles (+6,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,370 miles
    Test number
    780958688146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass111,204 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,204 miles
    Test number
    349989615192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,259 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    687437344101
    • NoteFront suspension arms bushes starting to seperate

  21. Fail106,250 miles (+7,927)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,250 miles
    Test number
    986493044159
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteFront suspension arms bushes starting to seperate

  22. Pass98,323 miles (+3,894)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,323 miles
    Test number
    836737263056
    • NoteNearside rear anti-roll bar bar bushes wearing

  23. Pass94,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,429 miles
    Test number
    759895842140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,423 miles (+5,467)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    546455142183
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass88,956 miles (+3,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,956 miles
    Test number
    935184441139
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass85,182 miles (+7,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,182 miles
    Test number
    934022930145
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass77,698 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    804292299087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteSlight imbalance on rear brakes 32%

  28. Fail77,698 miles (+10,974)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    712212699027
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteSlight imbalance on rear brakes 32%

  29. Pass66,724 miles (+10,914)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,724 miles
    Test number
    790090508145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber worn

  30. Pass55,810 miles (-367,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,810 miles
    Test number
    492032007186
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass423,594 miles (+381,267)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    423,594 miles
    Test number
    541330996088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail42,327 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,327 miles
    Test number
    463689786087
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about L90 SSV

Does L90 SSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SSV is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SSV?
The MOT on L90 SSV is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 SSV done?
L90 SSV was recorded at 146,090 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,243 miles a year.
Has L90 SSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SSV has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 SSV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 SSV find?
L90 SSV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f and o/s/f.

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