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Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

L90 WAKMOT history

L90 WAK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

L90 WAK 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 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,611 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 WAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 WAK was last recorded at 114,611 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 2,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,629 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,982 miles
Average per year
6,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,611 miles
  • 2025 – 111,629 miles
  • 2024 – 109,030 miles
  • 2023 – 105,449 miles
  • 2022 – 104,090 miles
  • 2021 – 101,080 miles
  • 2020 – 97,726 miles
  • 2019 – 87,111 miles
  • 2018 – 77,135 miles
  • 2017 – 69,120 miles
  • 2016 – 60,112 miles
  • 2015 – 50,433 miles
  • 2014 – 42,337 miles
  • 2013 – 33,416 miles
  • 2012 – 24,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,611 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both triangle bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,611 miles (+2,982)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,611 miles
    Test number
    130183838094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass111,629 miles (+2,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    709478258514
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. Pass109,030 miles (+3,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    109,030 miles
    Test number
    698522501615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
  4. Pass105,449 miles (+1,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,449 miles
    Test number
    947243259838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  5. Pass104,090 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,090 miles
    Test number
    740444050062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,080 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    101,080 miles
    Test number
    724298816735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    97,726 miles
    Test number
    995307501786
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Fail97,726 miles (+10,615)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,726 miles
    Test number
    362720446048
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panhard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Pass87,111 miles (+9,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    87,111 miles
    Test number
    386646751534
    • AdvisoryDrivers door check strap missing
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin and pads low
  10. Pass77,135 miles (+8,015)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,135 miles
    Test number
    272957987411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  11. Pass69,120 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,120 miles
    Test number
    248467454422
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both triangle bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
  12. Fail69,120 miles (+9,008)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,120 miles
    Test number
    382081309844
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both triangle bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft bolts loose on handbrake drum
  13. Pass60,112 miles (+9,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    347215341385
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear triangular bushes
  14. Pass50,433 miles (+8,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,433 miles
    Test number
    749292175093
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass42,337 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,337 miles
    Test number
    689166184043
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth side steps corroded
    • NoteClutch pedal pad missing
  16. Fail42,337 miles (+8,921)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,337 miles
    Test number
    155125684458
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth side steps corroded
    • NoteClutch pedal pad missing
  17. Pass33,416 miles (+8,606)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,416 miles
    Test number
    586029073075
    • NoteNearside door mirror cover missing
    • NotePlay in offside draglink end
  18. Pass24,810 miles (+63)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,810 miles
    Test number
    119706782410
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  19. Fail24,747 miles6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,747 miles
    Test number
    947051482057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about L90 WAK

Does L90 WAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 WAK is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 WAK?
The MOT on L90 WAK is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 WAK done?
L90 WAK was recorded at 114,611 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 6,282 miles a year.
Has L90 WAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 WAK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 WAK 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 WAK find?
L90 WAK passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 2 more.

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