Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L90 XCTMOT history
L90 XCT is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,820 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 154,820 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,093 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 XCT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 XCT was last recorded at 154,820 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 4,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 150,195 miles · 23 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,625 miles
- Average per year
- 6,093 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 154,820 miles
- 2022 – 150,195 miles
- 2021 – 145,314 miles
- 2020 – 134,211 miles
- 2019 – 123,527 miles
- 2018 – 115,670 miles
- 2017 – 104,118 miles
- 2016 – 91,798 miles
- 2015 – 90,869 miles
- 2014 – 89,792 miles
- 2013 – 86,605 miles
- 2012 – 83,264 miles
- 2011 – 79,874 miles
- 2010 – 76,480 miles
- 2009 – 63,526 miles
- 2008 – 55,061 miles
- 2007 – 48,892 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,820 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle radious mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced presented undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily coated in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play corrosion visible
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,820 miles (+4,625)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 154,820 miles
- Test number
- 574879022697
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle radious mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced presented undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass150,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 150,195 miles
- Test number
- 420560622496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,195 miles (+4,881)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,195 miles
- Test number
- 389007727065
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexible hose (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shocker upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shocker upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Pass145,314 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 145,314 miles
- Test number
- 768158859931
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail145,311 miles (+11,100)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,311 miles
- Test number
- 374424010098
- MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,211 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 134,211 miles
- Test number
- 973890973399
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play corrosion visible (2.2.2 (c))
Fail134,210 miles (+10,683)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,210 miles
- Test number
- 146083437961
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play corrosion visible (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper steering damper bush worn
Pass123,527 miles (+7,857)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 123,527 miles
- Test number
- 984710156487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,670 miles (+11,552)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 115,670 miles
- Test number
- 211882205414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,118 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 104,118 miles
- Test number
- 424303526553
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail104,118 miles (+12,320)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,118 miles
- Test number
- 986926083229
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass91,798 miles (+929)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 91,798 miles
- Test number
- 406908062504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 90,869 miles
- Test number
- 828127990402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,869 miles (+1,077)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,869 miles
- Test number
- 380279999549
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass89,792 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 89,792 miles
- Test number
- 166837714397
- NoteN/s/r bump stop missing
- NoteSurface rust on suspension parts & chassis
Fail89,791 miles (+3,186)7 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,791 miles
- Test number
- 846114414317
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteN/s/r bump stop missing
- NoteRear brake pipes surface rust
- NoteSurface rust on suspension parts & chassis
Pass86,605 miles (+1)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 86,605 miles
- Test number
- 479265213319
- NoteAll coil springs rusted
- NoteBrake pipes rusted
- NoteN/s/r bump stop missing
- NoteO/s/f brake pipe unions badly rusted by rear flxey hose
- NoteUnder body muddy & surface rust
Fail86,604 miles (+3,340)4 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,604 miles
- Test number
- 349241113358
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- NoteAll coil springs rusted
- NoteBrake pipes rusted
- NoteN/s/r bump stop missing
- NoteO/s/f brake pipe unions badly rusted by rear flxey hose
- NoteUnder body muddy & surface rust
Pass83,264 miles (+3,390)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 83,264 miles
- Test number
- 655393702363
- NoteFront & rear brake discs rusted
- NoteN/s/r chassis rusted
- NoteRear coil springs rusted
- NoteSurface rust on brake pipes
Pass79,874 miles (+3,394)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 79,874 miles
- Test number
- 115435701395
- NoteComplete underbody covered in underseal
- NoteDifficult to check brake pipes due to underseal
- NoteFront and rear coil springs corroded
- NoteNearside front track rod end dust cover split and dry
Pass76,480 miles (+2,430)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 76,480 miles
- Test number
- 903788000308
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass74,050 miles (+10,524)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 74,050 miles
- Test number
- 650957080187
- NoteRear wiper does not function
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass63,526 miles (+8,465)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 63,526 miles
- Test number
- 364788469151
- NoteOil leak offside rear hub seal
- NoteOil leak rear diff seal
Pass55,061 miles (+6,169)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 55,061 miles
- Test number
- 360520178103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,892 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 48,892 miles
- Test number
- 364372777198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,892 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,892 miles
- Test number
- 413362777141
- Repaired at testFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Questions about L90 XCT
- Does L90 XCT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 XCT expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 XCT?
- The MOT on L90 XCT expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 XCT done?
- L90 XCT was recorded at 154,820 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 6,093 miles a year.
- Has L90 XCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 XCT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on L90 XCT 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 XCT find?
- L90 XCT passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle radious mounting, and 4 more.
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