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Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 VLJMOT history

L90 VLJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L90 VLJ black 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 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
152,986 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 VLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 VLJ was last recorded at 152,986 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,110 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
876 miles
Average per year
4,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,986 miles
  • 2025 – 152,110 miles
  • 2023 – 151,674 miles
  • 2022 – 150,865 miles
  • 2021 – 149,497 miles
  • 2020 – 147,378 miles
  • 2019 – 147,090 miles
  • 2017 – 146,437 miles
  • 2016 – 143,041 miles
  • 2015 – 138,026 miles
  • 2014 – 132,666 miles
  • 2013 – 129,279 miles
  • 2012 – 125,370 miles
  • 2011 – 118,161 miles
  • 2010 – 113,051 miles
  • 2009 – 105,165 miles
  • 2008 – 91,468 miles
  • 2007 – 79,021 miles
  • 2006 – 66,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,986 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear axle top pan arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four
  • AdvisoryAdvise travel n hand brake

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 swivel hub slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Knock from front suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,986 miles (+876)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    152,986 miles
    Test number
    625354159985
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear axle top pan arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four
    • AdvisoryAdvise travel n hand brake

  2. Pass152,110 miles (+436)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    152,110 miles
    Test number
    288714941138
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,674 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,674 miles
    Test number
    659275947811
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

  4. Fail151,674 miles (+809)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,674 miles
    Test number
    363448726885
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

  5. Pass150,865 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,865 miles
    Test number
    476186005072
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both door windows (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission and transfer joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  6. Fail150,865 miles (+1,368)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,865 miles
    Test number
    393371607858
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both door windows (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission and transfer joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  7. Pass149,497 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,497 miles
    Test number
    345876247862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,378 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    147,378 miles
    Test number
    947839348784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,090 miles (+653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,090 miles
    Test number
    267869752837
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass146,437 miles (+3,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    146,437 miles
    Test number
    972351183629
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Pass143,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    143,041 miles
    Test number
    109665944868
    • AdvisoryKnock from front suspension
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail143,041 miles (+5,015)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,041 miles
    Test number
    620307326142
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryKnock from front suspension
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass138,026 miles (+5,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    138,026 miles
    Test number
    265963505292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass132,666 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    132,666 miles
    Test number
    577965104275
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront & rear diffs wet

  15. Fail132,666 miles (+3,387)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,666 miles
    Test number
    205230904274
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront & rear diffs wet

  16. Pass129,279 miles (+3,909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    129,279 miles
    Test number
    647070523103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass125,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    125,370 miles
    Test number
    228219532178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,370 miles (+7,209)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,370 miles
    Test number
    356709132189
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass118,161 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,161 miles
    Test number
    819477231134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail118,026 miles (+4,975)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,026 miles
    Test number
    257661231496
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass113,051 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,051 miles
    Test number
    452451640142
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear no. plate deteriorated but still legible.

  22. Fail113,051 miles (+7,886)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,051 miles
    Test number
    160230640112
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear no. plate deteriorated but still legible.

  23. Pass105,165 miles (+298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    105,165 miles
    Test number
    281982149145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail104,867 miles (+13,399)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,867 miles
    Test number
    623984539173
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass91,468 miles (+12,447)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    91,468 miles
    Test number
    593335838139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,021 miles (+12,593)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    79,021 miles
    Test number
    852298527136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,428 miles
    Test number
    133360936190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 VLJ

Does L90 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 VLJ is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 VLJ?
The MOT on L90 VLJ is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 VLJ done?
L90 VLJ was recorded at 152,986 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,352 miles a year.
Has L90 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 VLJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 VLJ 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 VLJ find?
L90 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 7 more.

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