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Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

L90 XSVMOT history

L90 XSV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 67,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

L90 XSV 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 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,464 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 XSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
14 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 XSV was last recorded at 67,464 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,318 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,464 miles
  • 2025 – 67,318 miles
  • 2024 – 67,226 miles
  • 2020 – 66,613 miles
  • 2019 – 66,124 miles
  • 2018 – 65,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,464 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

8 tests since 16 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,464 miles (+146)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,464 miles
    Test number
    472069318952
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass67,318 miles (+92)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,318 miles
    Test number
    266261323364
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass67,226 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    462377639344
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Fail67,224 miles (+611)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,224 miles
    Test number
    630129762666
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass66,613 miles (+489)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,613 miles
    Test number
    574339772911
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass66,124 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    66,124 miles
    Test number
    573263615574
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SWIVEL JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail66,124 miles (+553)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,124 miles
    Test number
    805172904882
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SWIVEL JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass65,571 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,571 miles
    Test number
    418670907640
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SWIVEL JOINT SLIGHT LEAK

Questions about L90 XSV

Does L90 XSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 XSV is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 XSV?
The MOT on L90 XSV is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 XSV done?
L90 XSV was recorded at 67,464 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 237 miles a year.
Has L90 XSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 XSV has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 XSV 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 XSV find?
L90 XSV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; steering box has seepage.

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