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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 SXFMOT history

L90 SXF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

L90 SXF green 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 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,233 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SXF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
10 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SXF was last recorded at 79,233 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,699 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
534 miles
Average per year
1,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,233 miles
  • 2025 – 78,699 miles
  • 2024 – 78,472 miles
  • 2022 – 76,404 miles
  • 2020 – 74,883 miles
  • 2019 – 71,433 miles
  • 2018 – 66,678 miles
  • 2017 – 66,354 miles
  • 2016 – 65,316 miles
  • 2015 – 61,711 miles
  • 2014 – 57,074 miles
  • 2012 – 56,723 miles
  • 2011 – 56,003 miles
  • 2010 – 54,853 miles
  • 2009 – 53,844 miles
  • 2008 – 52,569 miles
  • 2007 – 49,948 miles
  • 2006 – 46,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,233 miles
  • Advisory* SAFETY RECALL OPEN ON SYSTEM *
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panhard rod bushes deteriorated/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront registration plate partially covered by bumper

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front spot light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,233 miles (+534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,233 miles
    Test number
    644308370757
    • Advisory* SAFETY RECALL OPEN ON SYSTEM *
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panhard rod bushes deteriorated/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate partially covered by bumper

  2. Pass78,699 miles (+227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    682374965266
    • AdvisoryFront front number plate obscured by grill/bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers RECALL on system

  3. Pass78,472 miles (+2,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,472 miles
    Test number
    259343798976
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly obscured by grill/bumper
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRECALL on system
    • AdvisoryRear slight wear/movement in rear prop shaft sliding joint

  4. Pass76,404 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,404 miles
    Test number
    370549974738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,883 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    395809459567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,433 miles (+4,755)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,433 miles
    Test number
    721825652226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,678 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,678 miles
    Test number
    679912940630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,354 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,354 miles
    Test number
    141423996874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,348 miles (+1,032)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,348 miles
    Test number
    380469507132
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass65,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,316 miles
    Test number
    515837517583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spot light not working

  11. Fail65,316 miles (+3,605)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,316 miles
    Test number
    612091220151
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spot light not working

  12. Pass61,711 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,711 miles
    Test number
    399354725094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,074 miles (+351)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,074 miles
    Test number
    899231654023
    • NoteWindscreen has a chip outside zones

  14. Pass56,723 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,723 miles
    Test number
    369975052460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront propshaft front and rear u/j`s slightly worn

  15. Fail56,721 miles (+718)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,721 miles
    Test number
    276081452205
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront propshaft front and rear u/j`s slightly worn

  16. Pass56,003 miles (+1,150)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,003 miles
    Test number
    886681131233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMain beam dip switch slightly loose
    • NoteRear fog light lens cracked
    • NoteSurface corrosion to underside chassis and components

  17. Pass54,853 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,853 miles
    Test number
    564406130227
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail54,835 miles (+991)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,835 miles
    Test number
    974892430288
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass53,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,844 miles
    Test number
    163345529200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail53,844 miles (+1,275)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,844 miles
    Test number
    902042729207
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail52,569 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,569 miles
    Test number
    141662238252
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

  22. Pass52,569 miles (+2,621)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,569 miles
    Test number
    244442138284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

  23. Pass49,948 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    951018317292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,940 miles (+3,038)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    640765417266
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass46,902 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,902 miles
    Test number
    173411326239
    • NoteSome windscreen damage
    • NoteWindscreen wiper linkage getting worn

Questions about L90 SXF

Does L90 SXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SXF is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SXF?
The MOT on L90 SXF is valid until 5 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 SXF done?
L90 SXF was recorded at 79,233 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 1,659 miles a year.
Has L90 SXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SXF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on L90 SXF 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 SXF find?
L90 SXF passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: * safety recall open on system *; front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bushes deteriorated/movement; front registration plate partially covered by bumper.

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