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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 XANMOT history

L90 XAN is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 163,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

L90 XAN grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2026
Mileage
163,651 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 XAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 XAN was last recorded at 163,651 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 2,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2014: 105,453 miles, lower than 133,332 miles on 27 Jun 2013.

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
161,348 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,303 miles
Average per year
4,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,651 miles
  • 2023 – 161,348 miles
  • 2022 – 158,414 miles
  • 2021 – 158,293 miles
  • 2020 – 150,807 miles
  • 2019 – 139,514 miles
  • 2018 – 131,850 miles
  • 2016 – 128,079 miles
  • 2015 – 117,437 miles
  • 2014 – 105,971 miles
  • 2013 – 133,332 miles
  • 2012 – 100,746 miles
  • 2011 – 97,067 miles
  • 2010 – 92,896 miles
  • 2009 – 84,899 miles
  • 2008 – 79,319 miles
  • 2007 – 77,958 miles
  • 2006 – 76,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,651 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,651 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    163,651 miles
    Test number
    747328311442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,348 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,348 miles
    Test number
    687114324895
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail161,348 miles (+2,934)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,348 miles
    Test number
    656681978624
    • Repaired at testRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass158,414 miles (+121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,414 miles
    Test number
    648738823298
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels
    • AdvisoryMain beam switch week

  5. Pass158,293 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,293 miles
    Test number
    786185784381
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail158,293 miles (+7,486)4 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,293 miles
    Test number
    866678034749
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper & lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass150,807 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,807 miles
    Test number
    916224590329
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail150,807 miles (+11,293)1 dangerous1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,807 miles
    Test number
    411338890285
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass139,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,514 miles
    Test number
    300172116441
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail139,514 miles (+7,664)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,514 miles
    Test number
    248082449799
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass131,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,850 miles
    Test number
    776613329376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail131,850 miles (+3,771)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,850 miles
    Test number
    103475354121
    • DangerousNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mud flap (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass128,079 miles (+10,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    128,079 miles
    Test number
    944435013386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass117,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,437 miles
    Test number
    417357161946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,437 miles (+11,466)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,437 miles
    Test number
    843500957393
    • FailureBrake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass105,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,971 miles
    Test number
    887623984232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,971 miles (+518)11 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,971 miles
    Test number
    147492684281
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteParking/brake warning light on
    • NoteRear axle balljoint dust cover perrished

  18. Pass105,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,453 miles
    Test number
    235597774108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,453 miles (-27,879)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,453 miles
    Test number
    696686974157
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass133,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    133,332 miles
    Test number
    438108373131
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  21. Fail133,332 miles (+32,586)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,332 miles
    Test number
    698215773138
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  22. Pass100,746 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,746 miles
    Test number
    768775332125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering box

  23. Fail100,746 miles (+3,679)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,746 miles
    Test number
    296205332464
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering box

  24. Pass97,067 miles (+4,171)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,067 miles
    Test number
    545181131111
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side hub swivel seal weeping oil
    • NoteSteering damper has slight wear in mounting bush

  25. Pass92,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,896 miles
    Test number
    492315020112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,896 miles (+7,997)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,896 miles
    Test number
    591915820161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass84,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    84,899 miles
    Test number
    192305139175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail84,899 miles (+5,580)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,899 miles
    Test number
    423672539102
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass79,319 miles (+1,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    464397938157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  30. Pass77,958 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    77,958 miles
    Test number
    312066617170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass76,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    76,914 miles
    Test number
    801019316177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 XAN

Does L90 XAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 XAN expired on 11 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 XAN?
The MOT on L90 XAN expired on 11 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 XAN done?
L90 XAN was recorded at 163,651 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 4,594 miles a year.
Has L90 XAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 XAN has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 XAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 XAN find?
L90 XAN passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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