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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 XEYMOT history

L90 XEY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

L90 XEY green 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 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
148,167 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 XEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 XEY was last recorded at 148,167 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 1,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,045 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,122 miles
Average per year
5,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,167 miles
  • 2025 – 147,045 miles
  • 2023 – 144,095 miles
  • 2022 – 141,752 miles
  • 2021 – 127,250 miles
  • 2020 – 123,809 miles
  • 2019 – 118,071 miles
  • 2018 – 116,756 miles
  • 2017 – 115,166 miles
  • 2016 – 112,798 miles
  • 2015 – 101,255 miles
  • 2014 – 81,707 miles
  • 2013 – 73,404 miles
  • 2012 – 69,719 miles
  • 2011 – 64,655 miles
  • 2009 – 52,301 miles
  • 2008 – 46,310 miles
  • 2007 – 39,289 miles
  • 2006 – 30,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,167 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,167 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    148,167 miles
    Test number
    567973143171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    147,045 miles
    Test number
    221630007223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail147,045 miles (+2,950)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,045 miles
    Test number
    231408417471
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass144,095 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,095 miles
    Test number
    251425171659
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  5. Fail144,095 miles (+2,343)1 dangerous5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,095 miles
    Test number
    815070987126
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass141,752 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,752 miles
    Test number
    507491829841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,635 miles (+10,385)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    137,635 miles
    Test number
    742317150039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,250 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,250 miles
    Test number
    951154952193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail127,248 miles (+3,439)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,248 miles
    Test number
    439942708350
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,809 miles (+94)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,809 miles
    Test number
    504507680247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated misting of oil around hose,pressure test brake system good (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlating to rear chassis legs and coated over prior to test.plating to ns front floor from inside vehicle

  11. Fail123,715 miles (+5,644)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,715 miles
    Test number
    416432808538
    • MajorFront Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly parking brake/brake fliud warning lamp on (1.1.10 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub spheres pitting to both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake backplate insecure, (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated oil contaminated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass118,071 miles (+1,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,071 miles
    Test number
    203064580170
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass116,756 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,756 miles
    Test number
    797599549101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,166 miles (+2,368)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,166 miles
    Test number
    143526056127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from reservoir to pump (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting corroded/snapped but system still supported

  15. Pass112,798 miles (+11,543)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,798 miles
    Test number
    646536525039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,255 miles
    Test number
    595601965116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,255 miles (+19,548)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,255 miles
    Test number
    799861865106
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass81,707 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,707 miles
    Test number
    476019734180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,404 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,404 miles
    Test number
    768663613187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,719 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,719 miles
    Test number
    557398102112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,655 miles (+12,354)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,655 miles
    Test number
    818409101109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,301 miles (+5,991)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,301 miles
    Test number
    744186309277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,310 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,310 miles
    Test number
    382389278101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,289 miles (+8,437)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,289 miles
    Test number
    783491077107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,852 miles
    Test number
    652006166190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 XEY

Does L90 XEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 XEY is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 XEY?
The MOT on L90 XEY is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 XEY done?
L90 XEY was recorded at 148,167 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 5,859 miles a year.
Has L90 XEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 XEY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 XEY 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 XEY find?
L90 XEY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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