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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 XDSMOT history

L90 XDS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Nov 1995. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2025.

L90 XDS 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 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,636 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 XDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
28 Nov 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 XDS was last recorded at 139,636 miles on 30 Nov 2025, 490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2007: 100,534 miles, lower than 128,910 miles on 27 Jun 2006.
  • 14 May 2021: 120,433 miles, lower than 149,454 miles on 16 May 2020.

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
139,146 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
490 miles
Average per year
552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,636 miles
  • 2024 – 121,397 miles
  • 2023 – 120,587 miles
  • 2021 – 120,433 miles
  • 2020 – 149,454 miles
  • 2014 – 145,030 miles
  • 2013 – 142,431 miles
  • 2011 – 136,381 miles
  • 2010 – 129,584 miles
  • 2009 – 121,148 miles
  • 2008 – 109,244 miles
  • 2007 – 100,540 miles
  • 2006 – 128,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,636 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,636 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,636 miles
    Test number
    5003211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,146 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,146 miles
    Test number
    4969253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail138,380 miles (+16,983)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,380 miles
    Test number
    4915804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,397 miles
    Test number
    978542508228
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,397 miles (+810)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,397 miles
    Test number
    150620916637
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,587 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,587 miles
    Test number
    894699541502
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail120,587 miles (+154)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,587 miles
    Test number
    977520977900
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,433 miles (-29,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,433 miles
    Test number
    389866178787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror damaged
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  9. Pass149,454 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    149,454 miles
    Test number
    217391831582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    145,030 miles
    Test number
    798016404267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail145,030 miles (+2,599)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,030 miles
    Test number
    406916494199
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass142,431 miles (+6,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    142,431 miles
    Test number
    395571063166
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass136,381 miles (+6,797)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    136,381 miles
    Test number
    629732891205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteTow socket faulty

  14. Pass129,584 miles (+8,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    129,584 miles
    Test number
    513328390253
    • AdvisoryLower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass121,148 miles (+592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    121,148 miles
    Test number
    741434769245
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail120,556 miles (+11,312)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,556 miles
    Test number
    933875049231
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureCentre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass109,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    109,244 miles
    Test number
    251226048284
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail109,244 miles (+8,704)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,244 miles
    Test number
    532296948200
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass100,540 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,540 miles
    Test number
    321151917224
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail100,534 miles (-28,376)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,534 miles
    Test number
    331711907402
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass128,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    128,910 miles
    Test number
    862988076105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 XDS

Does L90 XDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 XDS is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 XDS?
The MOT on L90 XDS is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 XDS done?
L90 XDS was recorded at 139,636 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2025, an average of 552 miles a year.
Has L90 XDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 XDS has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 XDS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 XDS find?
L90 XDS passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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