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Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 XJCMOT history

L90 XJC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 172,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

L90 XJC red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
172,173 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 XJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 XJC was last recorded at 172,173 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,167 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,173 miles
  • 2025 – 166,213 miles
  • 2024 – 161,624 miles
  • 2023 – 157,776 miles
  • 2022 – 152,029 miles
  • 2021 – 150,453 miles
  • 2019 – 136,445 miles
  • 2018 – 133,655 miles
  • 2017 – 132,130 miles
  • 2016 – 129,156 miles
  • 2015 – 119,065 miles
  • 2014 – 109,274 miles
  • 2012 – 92,178 miles
  • 2011 – 89,264 miles
  • 2010 – 85,048 miles
  • 2009 – 80,287 miles
  • 2008 – 76,061 miles
  • 2007 – 69,953 miles
  • 2006 – 64,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,173 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corrosionRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Registration plate missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,173 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    172,173 miles
    Test number
    302164488747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corrosion

  2. Fail172,167 miles (+5,954)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,167 miles
    Test number
    490241263836
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corrosion

  3. Pass166,213 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    166,213 miles
    Test number
    202227756492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,624 miles (+3,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,624 miles
    Test number
    738326758791
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  5. Pass157,776 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,776 miles
    Test number
    336346069019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,029 miles (+1,576)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    152,029 miles
    Test number
    613998247427
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass150,453 miles (+14,008)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    150,453 miles
    Test number
    328020103568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,445 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,445 miles
    Test number
    518718715036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,285 miles (+2,630)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,285 miles
    Test number
    990020414995
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,655 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,655 miles
    Test number
    395395917171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. Fail133,652 miles (+1,522)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,652 miles
    Test number
    280221653265
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Pass132,130 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,130 miles
    Test number
    806867437072
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail132,130 miles (+2,974)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,130 miles
    Test number
    212011735819
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass129,156 miles (+10,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,156 miles
    Test number
    110281070473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth frt seatbelt stalk covers missing

  15. Pass119,065 miles (+9,791)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,065 miles
    Test number
    448235115179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,274 miles (+17,096)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,274 miles
    Test number
    437888014119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,178 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,178 miles
    Test number
    407521522424
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFront swivel houseings weeping oil

  18. Fail92,178 miles (+138)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,178 miles
    Test number
    509809412390
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFront swivel houseings weeping oil

  19. Pass92,040 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,040 miles
    Test number
    136965622192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,264 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,264 miles
    Test number
    325437721138
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass89,264 miles (+4,216)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    89,264 miles
    Test number
    925067321191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass85,048 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,048 miles
    Test number
    901232810189
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  23. Fail85,048 miles (+4,761)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,048 miles
    Test number
    134631810108
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  24. Pass80,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,287 miles
    Test number
    653412619159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail80,287 miles (+4,226)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,287 miles
    Test number
    211460519182
    • FailureCentre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass76,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    743272418149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,061 miles (+6,108)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    213799008184
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Fail69,953 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,953 miles
    Test number
    794347007159
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  29. Pass69,953 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,953 miles
    Test number
    823297007110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass64,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    64,496 miles
    Test number
    440683526048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail64,496 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,496 miles
    Test number
    321199716041
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L90 XJC

Does L90 XJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 XJC is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 XJC?
The MOT on L90 XJC is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 XJC done?
L90 XJC was recorded at 172,173 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 5,235 miles a year.
Has L90 XJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 XJC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 XJC 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 XJC find?
L90 XJC passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear chassis corrosion.

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