Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
L90 XSGMOT history
L90 XSG is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,212 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 168,212 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,651 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 XSG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 XSG was last recorded at 168,212 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 1,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 166,493 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,719 miles
- Average per year
- 5,651 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,212 miles
- 2024 – 166,493 miles
- 2020 – 165,743 miles
- 2019 – 164,240 miles
- 2018 – 162,266 miles
- 2017 – 152,037 miles
- 2016 – 140,471 miles
- 2015 – 136,831 miles
- 2014 – 130,805 miles
- 2013 – 122,611 miles
- 2012 – 114,608 miles
- 2011 – 106,235 miles
- 2010 – 99,229 miles
- 2009 – 90,833 miles
- 2008 – 79,744 miles
- 2007 – 69,372 miles
- 2006 – 56,473 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,212 miles
- AdvisoryFront axle joints slight oil leak
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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,212 miles (+1,719)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 168,212 miles
- Test number
- 183166460128
- AdvisoryFront axle joints slight oil leak
Pass166,493 miles (+750)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 166,493 miles
- Test number
- 875637399690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,743 miles (+1,503)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 165,743 miles
- Test number
- 550451714211
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,240 miles (+1,974)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 164,240 miles
- Test number
- 365315492240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,266 miles (+10,229)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 162,266 miles
- Test number
- 724873705683
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass152,037 miles (+11,566)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 152,037 miles
- Test number
- 688410336063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,471 miles (+3,640)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 140,471 miles
- Test number
- 879467932243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,831 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 136,831 miles
- Test number
- 367948991680
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front ball seals slightly leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has slight leak
Pass136,820 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 136,820 miles
- Test number
- 545389915256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail136,819 miles (+6,014)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,819 miles
- Test number
- 189780915208
- FailureFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSteering damper has slight play in a rubber bush
Pass130,805 miles (+8,194)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 130,805 miles
- Test number
- 867086374272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass122,611 miles (+15)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 122,611 miles
- Test number
- 689300293259
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber is part worn
Fail122,596 miles (+7,988)6 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,596 miles
- Test number
- 326098783473
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber is part worn
- NoteOffside front brake was wet at time of test but on closer inspection there was no sign of a leak.
Pass114,608 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 114,608 miles
- Test number
- 676850492298
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail114,607 miles (+8,372)2 dangerous16 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,607 miles
- Test number
- 785295082262
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering damper mounting
Pass106,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 106,235 miles
- Test number
- 497854581227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,235 miles (+7,006)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,235 miles
- Test number
- 145684481201
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass99,229 miles (+8,396)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 99,229 miles
- Test number
- 343584750207
- NoteTop bush of both rear shockers worn.
Pass90,833 miles (+11,089)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 90,833 miles
- Test number
- 844833279253
- NoteBrake lights tracking slightly through rear indicators.
- NoteExhaust joint leaking
- NoteGearbox wet with fuel, no signs of leaking now.
- NoteOSR brake low reading.
- NoteRear brake discs corroded.
- NoteRear shocker top bushes worn.
Pass79,744 miles (+10,372)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 79,744 miles
- Test number
- 303424978415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,372 miles (+12,899)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 69,372 miles
- Test number
- 590885077283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 56,473 miles
- Test number
- 911805766276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 XSG
- Does L90 XSG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 XSG is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 XSG?
- The MOT on L90 XSG is valid until 30 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 XSG done?
- L90 XSG was recorded at 168,212 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,651 miles a year.
- Has L90 XSG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 XSG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2015.
- Has the mileage on L90 XSG 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 XSG find?
- L90 XSG passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front axle joints slight oil leak.
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