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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L90 WHLMOT history

L90 WHL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

L90 WHL blue 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 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
123,092 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 WHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 WHL was last recorded at 123,092 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,155 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
937 miles
Average per year
1,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,092 miles
  • 2025 – 122,155 miles
  • 2023 – 122,048 miles
  • 2022 – 121,695 miles
  • 2021 – 119,811 miles
  • 2020 – 118,495 miles
  • 2019 – 118,074 miles
  • 2018 – 116,979 miles
  • 2017 – 115,779 miles
  • 2016 – 114,236 miles
  • 2015 – 111,474 miles
  • 2014 – 110,311 miles
  • 2013 – 109,659 miles
  • 2011 – 104,838 miles
  • 2009 – 95,532 miles
  • 2008 – 94,871 miles
  • 2007 – 92,636 miles
  • 2006 – 86,797 miles
  • 2005 – 83,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,092 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Footwell/floor corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,092 miles (+937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    123,092 miles
    Test number
    176222118244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Footwell/floor corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

  2. Pass122,155 miles (+107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,155 miles
    Test number
    691674418880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,048 miles (+353)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,048 miles
    Test number
    337895257869
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail at bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,695 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,695 miles
    Test number
    864286053758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail121,652 miles (+1,841)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,652 miles
    Test number
    773400559790
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel pin/bearings slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,811 miles (+1,316)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,811 miles
    Test number
    799789570861
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch master cylinder damp
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass118,495 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,495 miles
    Test number
    988324526324
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres splitting badly, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

  8. Fail118,493 miles (+419)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,493 miles
    Test number
    924595461975
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure panhard rod / steering box mounting bracket insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres splitting badly, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

  9. Pass118,074 miles (+27)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,074 miles
    Test number
    126144564252
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail118,047 miles (+1,068)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,047 miles
    Test number
    758966821161
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component leaking Swivel joint (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass116,979 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,979 miles
    Test number
    324232072304
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked, rear ones worse
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rough when operated

  12. Fail116,979 miles (+1,200)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,979 miles
    Test number
    712587959425
    • MajorOffside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked, rear ones worse
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rough when operated

  13. Pass115,779 miles (+1,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,779 miles
    Test number
    370763609353
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  14. Pass114,236 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,236 miles
    Test number
    472685764968
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have severe age related cracking

  15. Fail114,212 miles (+2,738)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,212 miles
    Test number
    219367330307
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES HAVE SERERE AGE RELATED CRACKING AND NEED CHANGING

  16. Pass111,474 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,474 miles
    Test number
    835679295400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,311 miles (+652)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    625674594226
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded

  18. Pass109,659 miles (+1,237)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,659 miles
    Test number
    409444053465
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLimited slip diff fitted at rear
    • NoteOffside front swivel joint seal has slight oil leak
    • NoteOffside front wing damaged

  19. Pass108,422 miles (+3,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,422 miles
    Test number
    437767503006
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass104,838 miles (+8,523)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    104,838 miles
    Test number
    777618651370
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass96,315 miles (+783)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,315 miles
    Test number
    249454201081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside draglink end cover/boot split

  22. Pass95,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    95,532 miles
    Test number
    330926739303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,532 miles (+661)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,532 miles
    Test number
    361486039307
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass94,871 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    94,871 miles
    Test number
    834564128379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,636 miles (+5,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    92,636 miles
    Test number
    721319547265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass86,797 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,797 miles
    Test number
    814314746231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail86,785 miles (+3,428)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,785 miles
    Test number
    350593446434
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteLight damage to drivers seatbelt catch release button
    • NoteRubber mounts on air cleaner element split

  28. Pass83,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    83,357 miles
    Test number
    251310925367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 WHL

Does L90 WHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 WHL is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 WHL?
The MOT on L90 WHL is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 WHL done?
L90 WHL was recorded at 123,092 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 1,929 miles a year.
Has L90 WHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 WHL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 WHL 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 WHL find?
L90 WHL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front footwell/floor corroded and holed but not within prescribed area.

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