Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
L90 WCSMOT history
L90 WCS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,189 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 164,189 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 WCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 WCS was last recorded at 164,189 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 164,110 miles · 23 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 79 miles
- Average per year
- 5,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,189 miles
- 2024 – 164,110 miles
- 2023 – 163,994 miles
- 2022 – 163,698 miles
- 2021 – 161,376 miles
- 2020 – 161,099 miles
- 2019 – 156,715 miles
- 2018 – 150,618 miles
- 2017 – 141,949 miles
- 2016 – 134,516 miles
- 2015 – 127,003 miles
- 2014 – 117,899 miles
- 2013 – 105,800 miles
- 2012 – 93,951 miles
- 2011 – 90,575 miles
- 2010 – 88,727 miles
- 2009 – 84,384 miles
- 2008 – 75,928 miles
- 2007 – 65,762 miles
- 2006 – 54,949 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,189 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bulk head corroded and weak
- AdvisoryFront hub seals damp
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leaks
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.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,189 miles (+79)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 164,189 miles
- Test number
- 314213601801
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bulk head corroded and weak
- AdvisoryFront hub seals damp
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leaks
Pass164,110 miles (+116)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 164,110 miles
- Test number
- 790986117217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,994 miles (+296)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 163,994 miles
- Test number
- 630025555441
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal slight seepage
Pass163,698 miles (+2,322)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 163,698 miles
- Test number
- 317641410111
- AdvisoryNearside Front sphere slight misting oil
- AdvisoryChipped windscreen
- AdvisoryDiff slight misting oil
Pass161,376 miles (+277)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 161,376 miles
- Test number
- 452197696607
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass161,099 miles (+4,384)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 161,099 miles
- Test number
- 938246824604
- AdvisoryNearside Front sphere slightly damp
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass156,715 miles (+6,097)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 156,715 miles
- Test number
- 151728030850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,618 miles (+8,669)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 150,618 miles
- Test number
- 315842065530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,949 miles (+7,433)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 141,949 miles
- Test number
- 825340647131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,516 miles (+7,513)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 134,516 miles
- Test number
- 642752060509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,003 miles (+228)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 127,003 miles
- Test number
- 792260151667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,775 miles (+8,876)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,775 miles
- Test number
- 307980124349
- FailureDrag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Pass117,899 miles (+12,099)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 117,899 miles
- Test number
- 415875924263
- NotePassenger swivel seal leaking
- NoteVery slight oil leak on steering box
Pass105,800 miles (+11,849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 105,800 miles
- Test number
- 135306733203
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass93,951 miles (+3,376)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 93,951 miles
- Test number
- 617199212295
- NoteChassie has been heavily welded
- NoteSlight play in steering box and arm
Pass90,575 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 90,575 miles
- Test number
- 856213321212
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFull chassis slightly corroded
- NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
Fail90,574 miles (+1,847)7 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,574 miles
- Test number
- 606602321204
- FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFull chassis slightly corroded
- NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
- NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded
Pass88,727 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 88,727 miles
- Test number
- 250988030498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,721 miles (+4,337)13 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,721 miles
- Test number
- 313334810110
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureFront Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass84,384 miles (+8,456)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 84,384 miles
- Test number
- 850498809119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,928 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 75,928 miles
- Test number
- 124657188042
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteF/n/s bearing has slight play.
Fail75,928 miles (+10,166)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,928 miles
- Test number
- 204747288099
- FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteF/n/s bearing has slight play.
Pass65,762 miles (+148)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 65,762 miles
- Test number
- 910643337000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail65,614 miles (+10,665)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,614 miles
- Test number
- 120045427069
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass54,949 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 54,949 miles
- Test number
- 204183816052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about L90 WCS
- Does L90 WCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 WCS is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 WCS?
- The MOT on L90 WCS is valid until 15 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 WCS done?
- L90 WCS was recorded at 164,189 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,437 miles a year.
- Has L90 WCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 WCS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2015.
- Has the mileage on L90 WCS 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 WCS find?
- L90 WCS passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front arms front bushes, and 3 more.
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