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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 XENMOT history

L90 XEN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

L90 XEN green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,395 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 XEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 XEN was last recorded at 145,395 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 3,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,758 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,637 miles
Average per year
4,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,395 miles
  • 2025 – 141,758 miles
  • 2024 – 134,959 miles
  • 2023 – 129,124 miles
  • 2022 – 121,613 miles
  • 2020 – 121,079 miles
  • 2019 – 117,634 miles
  • 2017 – 117,197 miles
  • 2016 – 115,996 miles
  • 2015 – 112,503 miles
  • 2014 – 109,685 miles
  • 2013 – 105,785 miles
  • 2012 – 99,413 miles
  • 2011 – 95,117 miles
  • 2009 – 85,075 miles
  • 2008 – 79,633 miles
  • 2007 – 73,524 miles
  • 2006 – 67,187 miles
  • 2005 – 60,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,395 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.

  • Showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,395 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,395 miles
    Test number
    681777036760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,758 miles (+6,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,758 miles
    Test number
    732837906018
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,959 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,959 miles
    Test number
    743174855093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,124 miles (+7,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,124 miles
    Test number
    864215154453
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,613 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,613 miles
    Test number
    359224320673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,610 miles (+531)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,610 miles
    Test number
    152866188557
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  7. Pass121,079 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,079 miles
    Test number
    879815318815
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryShowing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

  8. Fail121,079 miles (+1,450)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,079 miles
    Test number
    482785607322
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryShowing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

  9. Pass119,629 miles (+1,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,629 miles
    Test number
    812489808958
    • AdvisoryShowing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

  10. Pass117,634 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,634 miles
    Test number
    565697911568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,197 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,197 miles
    Test number
    121167466552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,996 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    115,996 miles
    Test number
    256988965398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,503 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    112,503 miles
    Test number
    544739444543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,685 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,685 miles
    Test number
    677852034394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,521 miles (+3,736)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,521 miles
    Test number
    258774114393
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass105,785 miles (+6,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,785 miles
    Test number
    487523143380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass99,413 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    99,413 miles
    Test number
    208596752349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,408 miles (+4,291)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,408 miles
    Test number
    569385652360
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass95,117 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    95,117 miles
    Test number
    247194051311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,038 miles (+3,652)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,038 miles
    Test number
    408057541352
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  21. Pass91,386 miles (+6,311)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,386 miles
    Test number
    355152911044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,075 miles (+5,442)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    483119229317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,633 miles (+6,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    79,633 miles
    Test number
    293819058364
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass73,524 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    73,524 miles
    Test number
    934718447362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,187 miles (+7,005)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    67,187 miles
    Test number
    951243456308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    60,182 miles
    Test number
    171314355396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 XEN

Does L90 XEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 XEN is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 XEN?
The MOT on L90 XEN is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 XEN done?
L90 XEN was recorded at 145,395 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,238 miles a year.
Has L90 XEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 XEN has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 XEN 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 XEN find?
L90 XEN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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