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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L90 WSHMOT history

L90 WSH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

L90 WSH black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,530 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 WSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 WSH was last recorded at 91,530 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 2,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2024: 83,650 miles, lower than 92,870 miles on 25 Aug 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,516 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,014 miles
Average per year
4,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,530 miles
  • 2025 – 89,516 miles
  • 2024 – 83,650 miles
  • 2023 – 92,870 miles
  • 2022 – 79,185 miles
  • 2021 – 75,669 miles
  • 2020 – 72,702 miles
  • 2019 – 69,636 miles
  • 2018 – 65,161 miles
  • 2017 – 61,041 miles
  • 2016 – 54,423 miles
  • 2015 – 49,133 miles
  • 2014 – 44,096 miles
  • 2013 – 37,129 miles
  • 2012 – 32,746 miles
  • 2011 – 27,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,530 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear diff leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,530 miles (+2,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,530 miles
    Test number
    669849451321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass89,516 miles (+5,866)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    89,516 miles
    Test number
    549841077984
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass83,650 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,650 miles
    Test number
    688678251070
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil oil leak rear of steering box area (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail83,650 miles (-9,220)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,650 miles
    Test number
    761254603990
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulbs replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil oil leak rear of steering box area (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass92,870 miles (+13,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,870 miles
    Test number
    268555768062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light pitting to inner surface of both brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage oil seepage around end plate (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass79,185 miles (+3,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    334380927944
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass75,669 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,669 miles
    Test number
    912164751242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,702 miles (+3,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,702 miles
    Test number
    846860680749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass69,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    188319314185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail69,636 miles (+4,475)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    522042458633
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass65,161 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,161 miles
    Test number
    389609884731
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  12. Fail65,131 miles (+4,090)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,131 miles
    Test number
    842809703124
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock lower bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  13. Pass61,041 miles (+6,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    882243417249
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing

  14. Pass54,423 miles (+5,290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,423 miles
    Test number
    917501584022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pads wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass49,133 miles (+5,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,133 miles
    Test number
    425964225290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass44,096 miles (+6,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,096 miles
    Test number
    806549034263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass37,129 miles (+4,383)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,129 miles
    Test number
    849183443208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass32,746 miles (+4,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,746 miles
    Test number
    457902052125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass27,965 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,965 miles
    Test number
    517923051184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Fail27,942 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,942 miles
    Test number
    708820131116
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHi-level brake light inop

Questions about L90 WSH

Does L90 WSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 WSH is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 WSH?
The MOT on L90 WSH is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 WSH done?
L90 WSH was recorded at 91,530 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,147 miles a year.
Has L90 WSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 WSH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 WSH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 WSH find?
L90 WSH passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of chassis slightly corroded.

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