Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 XHMMOT history

L90 XHM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 185,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L90 XHM 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,191 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,442 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L90 XHM in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L90 XHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 XHM was last recorded at 185,191 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,189 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,191 miles
  • 2024 – 183,701 miles
  • 2023 – 181,220 miles
  • 2022 – 176,644 miles
  • 2021 – 175,638 miles
  • 2020 – 172,372 miles
  • 2019 – 168,536 miles
  • 2018 – 163,487 miles
  • 2017 – 154,592 miles
  • 2016 – 147,516 miles
  • 2015 – 140,257 miles
  • 2014 – 133,028 miles
  • 2013 – 123,342 miles
  • 2012 – 115,445 miles
  • 2011 – 101,445 miles
  • 2010 – 85,360 miles
  • 2009 – 69,393 miles
  • 2008 – 52,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,191 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside front hub oil seal leaking slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Chassis and brake pipes coated in bitumen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,191 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,191 miles
    Test number
    892328193593
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub oil seal leaking slightly

  2. Fail185,189 miles (+1,488)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,189 miles
    Test number
    424460231578
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub oil seal leaking slightly

  3. Pass183,701 miles (+2,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    183,701 miles
    Test number
    363143444989
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass181,220 miles (+4,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    181,220 miles
    Test number
    675799725735
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass176,644 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    176,644 miles
    Test number
    730612230390
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis and brake pipes coated in bitumen

  6. Fail176,642 miles (+1,004)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,642 miles
    Test number
    169062310895
    • MajorSteering lock stop incorrectly adjusted nearside wheel fouling (2.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis and brake pipes coated in bitumen

  7. Pass175,638 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    175,638 miles
    Test number
    234431300563
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail175,638 miles (+3,266)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,638 miles
    Test number
    451595967236
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass172,372 miles (+3,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    172,372 miles
    Test number
    268794985886
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass168,536 miles (+5,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    168,536 miles
    Test number
    655171850983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass163,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    163,487 miles
    Test number
    994330659075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail163,487 miles (+8,895)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,487 miles
    Test number
    146068594933
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass154,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,592 miles
    Test number
    857704981045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail154,592 miles (+7,076)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,592 miles
    Test number
    909600215291
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  15. Pass147,516 miles (+7,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    147,516 miles
    Test number
    601050249188
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass140,257 miles (+7,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    140,257 miles
    Test number
    296231217847
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belts all slight wear

  17. Pass133,028 miles (+8)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    133,028 miles
    Test number
    806765254227
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower swivels
    • NoteSpare fitted offside rear
    • NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint has slight play and dust cover poor condition

  18. Fail133,020 miles (+9,678)13 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,020 miles
    Test number
    905567544274
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limit
    • NoteFront inner brake pads appear low
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint has slight play and dust cover poor condition

  19. Pass123,342 miles (+7,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    123,342 miles
    Test number
    905754513214
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass115,445 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,445 miles
    Test number
    387980522442
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteMain beam flash not working
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteRear step insecure

  21. Fail115,444 miles (+13,999)10 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,444 miles
    Test number
    376929012470
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteMain beam flash not working
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside rear indicator cover missing
    • NoteRear step insecure

  22. Pass101,445 miles (+16,085)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    101,445 miles
    Test number
    945050611124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,360 miles (+15,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,360 miles
    Test number
    373839110180
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass69,393 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,393 miles
    Test number
    472603239105
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail69,393 miles (+17,292)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,393 miles
    Test number
    594573039100
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass52,101 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    921963238115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L90 XHM

Does L90 XHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 XHM is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 XHM?
The MOT on L90 XHM is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 XHM done?
L90 XHM was recorded at 185,191 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 7,442 miles a year.
Has L90 XHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 XHM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 XHM 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 XHM find?
L90 XHM passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L90X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.