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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L90 STJMOT history

L90 STJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

L90 STJ blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,497 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 STJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 STJ was last recorded at 123,497 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,185 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
312 miles
Average per year
5,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,497 miles
  • 2024 – 123,185 miles
  • 2023 – 123,119 miles
  • 2022 – 122,832 miles
  • 2021 – 122,620 miles
  • 2019 – 122,466 miles
  • 2018 – 121,202 miles
  • 2017 – 119,705 miles
  • 2016 – 115,568 miles
  • 2015 – 98,410 miles
  • 2014 – 88,532 miles
  • 2013 – 78,850 miles
  • 2012 – 71,618 miles
  • 2011 – 60,761 miles
  • 2010 – 50,948 miles
  • 2009 – 38,696 miles
  • 2008 – 26,631 miles
  • 2007 – 20,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,497 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,497 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,497 miles
    Test number
    554350646499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,185 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,185 miles
    Test number
    143738904067
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  3. Pass123,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,119 miles
    Test number
    558639053709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,119 miles (+287)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,119 miles
    Test number
    136505588650
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,832 miles (+212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,832 miles
    Test number
    292658730974
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE IS COATED IN UNDERSEALED

  6. Pass122,620 miles (+154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,620 miles
    Test number
    796093293958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear body to chassis mount corroded

  7. Pass122,466 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,466 miles
    Test number
    162312846920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,202 miles (+1,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,202 miles
    Test number
    427131082820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass119,705 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    119,705 miles
    Test number
    838389490349
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels

  10. Fail119,620 miles (+4,052)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,620 miles
    Test number
    965990924126
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels

  11. Pass115,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    115,568 miles
    Test number
    729120226942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,564 miles (+6,936)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,564 miles
    Test number
    815108059968
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass108,628 miles (+10,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,628 miles
    Test number
    135885841766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass98,410 miles (+9,878)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,410 miles
    Test number
    235600445199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTyres perished

  15. Pass88,532 miles (+9,682)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,532 miles
    Test number
    375937834199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,850 miles
    Test number
    639835533133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,850 miles (+7,232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,850 miles
    Test number
    578295333168
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass71,618 miles (+10,857)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,618 miles
    Test number
    688407032152
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTyres have surface cracks not exposing cords
    • NoteNearside sidestep cannot be secured up

  19. Pass60,761 miles (+9,813)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,761 miles
    Test number
    817466821153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,948 miles (+12,252)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    264810320455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,696 miles (+12,065)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,696 miles
    Test number
    251341729192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,631 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,631 miles
    Test number
    182792228193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,156 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,156 miles
    Test number
    122086918436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,344 miles
    Test number
    914830017005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 STJ

Does L90 STJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 STJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 STJ?
The MOT on L90 STJ is valid until 19 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 STJ done?
L90 STJ was recorded at 123,497 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 5,445 miles a year.
Has L90 STJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 STJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 STJ 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 STJ find?
L90 STJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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