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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

L90 XSTMOT history

L90 XST is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

L90 XST black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,469 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 XST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 XST was last recorded at 129,469 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,359 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
7,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,469 miles
  • 2024 – 121,886 miles
  • 2023 – 116,353 miles
  • 2022 – 110,494 miles
  • 2021 – 103,735 miles
  • 2020 – 95,952 miles
  • 2019 – 80,780 miles
  • 2018 – 64,855 miles
  • 2017 – 60,564 miles
  • 2016 – 57,227 miles
  • 2015 – 45,326 miles
  • 2014 – 41,054 miles
  • 2013 – 37,464 miles
  • 2012 – 32,789 miles
  • 2011 – 24,305 miles
  • 2010 – 20,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,469 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear crossmember rail rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront diff leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront lights after market.beam pattern just visibleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryN/s/f hub leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,469 miles (+110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,469 miles
    Test number
    286456668186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear crossmember rail rusty
    • AdvisoryFront diff leaking
    • AdvisoryFront lights after market.beam pattern just visible
    • AdvisoryN/s/f hub leaking
  2. Fail129,359 miles (+7,473)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,359 miles
    Test number
    383373923889
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear crossmember rail rusty
    • AdvisoryFront diff leaking
    • AdvisoryFront lights after market.beam pattern just visible
    • AdvisoryN/s/f hub leaking
  3. Pass121,886 miles (+5,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,886 miles
    Test number
    410309336810
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLED lights fitted beam pattern just visible
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn over edge of disc
  4. Pass116,353 miles (+5,859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,353 miles
    Test number
    950451794682
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipe ends rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pads taller than disc's
  5. Pass110,494 miles (+6,759)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,494 miles
    Test number
    952614940778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,735 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,735 miles
    Test number
    786282718744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail103,730 miles (+7,778)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,730 miles
    Test number
    211986727146
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass95,952 miles (+15,172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,952 miles
    Test number
    989142910641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,780 miles
    Test number
    552627079140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Fail80,775 miles (+15,920)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,775 miles
    Test number
    152990854430
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass64,855 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,855 miles
    Test number
    750740662438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,564 miles
    Test number
    223509082324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,564 miles (+3,337)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,564 miles
    Test number
    792840246028
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass57,227 miles (+11,901)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,227 miles
    Test number
    173338551745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,326 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,326 miles
    Test number
    974771503904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,054 miles (+3,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,054 miles
    Test number
    326568824398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  17. Pass37,464 miles (+4,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,464 miles
    Test number
    425194923371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  18. Pass32,789 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,789 miles
    Test number
    459181042451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,305 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,305 miles
    Test number
    135082831320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,948 miles
    Test number
    783120430352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 XST

Does L90 XST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 XST is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 XST?
The MOT on L90 XST is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 XST done?
L90 XST was recorded at 129,469 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,250 miles a year.
Has L90 XST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 XST has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 XST 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 XST find?
L90 XST passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear crossmember rail rusty; front diff leaking; front lights after market.beam pattern just visible, and 1 more.

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