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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L90 WHKMOT history

L90 WHK is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

L90 WHK black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,759 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 WHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 WHK was last recorded at 101,759 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,645 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
3,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,759 miles
  • 2024 – 100,310 miles
  • 2023 – 96,996 miles
  • 2022 – 94,632 miles
  • 2021 – 93,006 miles
  • 2019 – 90,168 miles
  • 2017 – 88,695 miles
  • 2016 – 88,472 miles
  • 2015 – 85,982 miles
  • 2014 – 82,648 miles
  • 2013 – 80,098 miles
  • 2012 – 76,049 miles
  • 2011 – 69,380 miles
  • 2010 – 63,141 miles
  • 2009 – 52,421 miles
  • 2007 – 41,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,759 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • 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
  • AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion underside of vehicle

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,759 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,759 miles
    Test number
    905490343553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion underside of vehicle

  2. Fail101,645 miles (+1,335)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,645 miles
    Test number
    757251115301
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion underside of vehicle no considered excessiv

  3. Pass100,310 miles (+3,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,310 miles
    Test number
    923758631026
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Pass96,996 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,996 miles
    Test number
    119428473845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Fail96,994 miles (+72)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,994 miles
    Test number
    588156781896
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat base rotten (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached holes and bad repairs (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Fail96,922 miles (+2,290)1 dangerous8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,922 miles
    Test number
    586299572379
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear prop shaft rear universal joint excessively worn. (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn swivel joint seal leaking. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed and corroded by front shocker and spring mounting bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by steering box holed and corroded. (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed and corroded by front shocker and spring mounting bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm rear mounting point. by mounting and out rigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear cross member holed and excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear chassis legs corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear diff front oil seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryRear shocker corroded.
    • AdvisorySteering shocker bush excessively worn.
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded front to rear.
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.

  7. Pass94,632 miles (+182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,632 miles
    Test number
    617991834899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass94,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,450 miles
    Test number
    320349793947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,450 miles (+1,444)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,450 miles
    Test number
    923152694692
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass93,006 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,006 miles
    Test number
    870122639077
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail93,001 miles (+2,833)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,001 miles
    Test number
    884781928834
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,168 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,168 miles
    Test number
    318187585082
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail90,110 miles (+1,415)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,110 miles
    Test number
    653373370726
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass88,695 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,695 miles
    Test number
    317663972677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    231453383989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,472 miles (+2,490)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    188270971003
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass85,982 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,982 miles
    Test number
    356592420677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,725 miles (+3,077)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,725 miles
    Test number
    107158735159
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass82,648 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,648 miles
    Test number
    279135154409
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail82,648 miles (+2,550)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,648 miles
    Test number
    196648144173
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass80,098 miles (+4,049)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,098 miles
    Test number
    998202443146
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay detected in steering damper bush

  22. Pass76,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,049 miles
    Test number
    328103472064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,049 miles (+6,669)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,049 miles
    Test number
    269019762002
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  24. Pass69,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,380 miles
    Test number
    658767381047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,380 miles (+6,239)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,380 miles
    Test number
    888427281053
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass63,141 miles (+10,720)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,141 miles
    Test number
    574782480094
    • NoteSlight play at steering damper bushes.

  27. Pass52,421 miles (+11,143)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    52,421 miles
    Test number
    181311829082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,278 miles
    Test number
    840270627338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,271 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,271 miles
    Test number
    220970327396
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L90 WHK

Does L90 WHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 WHK is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 WHK?
The MOT on L90 WHK is valid until 21 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 WHK done?
L90 WHK was recorded at 101,759 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,342 miles a year.
Has L90 WHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 WHK has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 WHK 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 WHK find?
L90 WHK passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; various surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

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