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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 XRNMOT history

L90 XRN is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 May 1995. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L90 XRN black 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 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,376 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 XRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
3 May 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 XRN was last recorded at 99,376 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,113 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,376 miles
  • 2025 – 99,113 miles
  • 2024 – 98,645 miles
  • 2023 – 98,083 miles
  • 2022 – 97,612 miles
  • 2021 – 96,733 miles
  • 2020 – 96,707 miles
  • 2019 – 96,678 miles
  • 2018 – 96,379 miles
  • 2017 – 96,057 miles
  • 2016 – 95,568 miles
  • 2015 – 94,784 miles
  • 2014 – 94,594 miles
  • 2013 – 93,869 miles
  • 2012 – 93,029 miles
  • 2011 – 92,102 miles
  • 2010 – 90,993 miles
  • 2008 – 90,424 miles
  • 2007 – 87,785 miles
  • 2006 – 80,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,376 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering joint from steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,376 miles (+263)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,376 miles
    Test number
    519189986622
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass99,113 miles (+468)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,113 miles
    Test number
    495756080671
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass98,645 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,645 miles
    Test number
    157351333391
    • MinorNearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail98,643 miles (+560)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,643 miles
    Test number
    920988383365
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm rear most bush(mount to axle) nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass98,083 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,083 miles
    Test number
    914962406784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail98,082 miles (+470)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,082 miles
    Test number
    494771672821
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most track rod end ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure radius arm, rear mounting bolt on front axle, missing nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass97,612 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,612 miles
    Test number
    974529956501
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering joint from steering box
  8. Fail97,609 miles (+876)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,609 miles
    Test number
    456137153519
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fronts (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering joint from steering box
  9. Pass96,733 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,733 miles
    Test number
    420356606998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,707 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,707 miles
    Test number
    397362205410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,678 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,678 miles
    Test number
    359691071593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,379 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,379 miles
    Test number
    281660389065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,057 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,057 miles
    Test number
    653036765878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,568 miles
    Test number
    510863446801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,568 miles (+784)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,568 miles
    Test number
    545848365242
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
  16. Pass94,784 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,784 miles
    Test number
    577507295085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,594 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,594 miles
    Test number
    218717504469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,869 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,869 miles
    Test number
    208095393005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,029 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,029 miles
    Test number
    625020992098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,102 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,102 miles
    Test number
    368058291044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,993 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,993 miles
    Test number
    231369500117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,424 miles (+2,639)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    90,424 miles
    Test number
    632017518119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion on most components
  23. Pass87,785 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,785 miles
    Test number
    354822827168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,782 miles (+6,957)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,782 miles
    Test number
    933271127137
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear xmember heavily corroded
  25. Pass80,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    80,825 miles
    Test number
    690802026148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,825 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,825 miles
    Test number
    362924916132
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L90 XRN

Does L90 XRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 XRN is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 XRN?
The MOT on L90 XRN is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 XRN done?
L90 XRN was recorded at 99,376 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 907 miles a year.
Has L90 XRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 XRN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 XRN 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 XRN find?
L90 XRN passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b.

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