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Green and White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 SXJMOT history

L90 SXJ is a green and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L90 SXJ 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 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,414 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SXJ was last recorded at 89,414 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 6,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2017: 41,671 miles, lower than 41,701 miles on 28 Sept 2017.

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
82,896 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,518 miles
Average per year
4,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,414 miles
  • 2024 – 82,896 miles
  • 2023 – 76,926 miles
  • 2022 – 68,863 miles
  • 2021 – 60,860 miles
  • 2020 – 54,853 miles
  • 2019 – 50,748 miles
  • 2018 – 46,469 miles
  • 2017 – 41,671 miles
  • 2016 – 41,639 miles
  • 2015 – 41,389 miles
  • 2014 – 40,454 miles
  • 2013 – 35,187 miles
  • 2012 – 32,098 miles
  • 2011 – 28,714 miles
  • 2010 – 25,194 miles
  • 2009 – 21,133 miles
  • 2008 – 17,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,414 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,414 miles (+6,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,414 miles
    Test number
    275325389550
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,896 miles (+5,970)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,896 miles
    Test number
    120333613817
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,926 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,926 miles
    Test number
    885012360139
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail76,922 miles (+8,059)2 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,922 miles
    Test number
    215360855111
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass68,863 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,863 miles
    Test number
    161771420827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail68,861 miles (+8,001)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    992234436145
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspect parking brake drum contaminated in oil

  7. Pass60,860 miles (+6,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,860 miles
    Test number
    616115565082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass54,853 miles (+4,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,853 miles
    Test number
    252278458520
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass50,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,748 miles
    Test number
    529485832642
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail50,746 miles (+4,277)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,746 miles
    Test number
    512949384418
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass46,469 miles (+4,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,469 miles
    Test number
    581180455621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass41,671 miles (-30)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,671 miles
    Test number
    711412416227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,701 miles
    Test number
    420173605077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,701 miles (+62)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,701 miles
    Test number
    597210710604
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass41,639 miles (+250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,639 miles
    Test number
    607849473280
    • 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)

  16. Pass41,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,389 miles
    Test number
    406699611798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,389 miles (+935)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,389 miles
    Test number
    365361550516
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass40,454 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,454 miles
    Test number
    267209464248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,972 miles (+2,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,972 miles
    Test number
    416765914083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass35,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,187 miles
    Test number
    909180213090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail35,187 miles (+3,089)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,187 miles
    Test number
    737760113005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,098 miles (+3,384)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,098 miles
    Test number
    247863612036
    • NoteBoth front hub seals/ swivel joint have slight leak

  23. Pass28,714 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,714 miles
    Test number
    377634651031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,194 miles (+4,061)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,194 miles
    Test number
    293199360035
    • NoteO/s/f door cheak strap broken

  25. Pass21,133 miles (+3,977)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,133 miles
    Test number
    301817579087
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass17,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,156 miles
    Test number
    853867088065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 SXJ

Does L90 SXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SXJ is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 SXJ?
The MOT on L90 SXJ is valid until 12 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 SXJ done?
L90 SXJ was recorded at 89,414 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,087 miles a year.
Has L90 SXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SXJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 SXJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 SXJ find?
L90 SXJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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