Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
L90 XUPMOT history
L90 XUP is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,933 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 148,933 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,590 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 XUP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 12 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 XUP was last recorded at 148,933 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 6,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,087 miles · 15 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,846 miles
- Average per year
- 4,590 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,933 miles
- 2025 – 142,087 miles
- 2024 – 139,608 miles
- 2023 – 138,355 miles
- 2022 – 133,209 miles
- 2021 – 128,715 miles
- 2020 – 121,692 miles
- 2019 – 120,613 miles
- 2018 – 119,777 miles
- 2017 – 118,553 miles
- 2016 – 117,947 miles
- 2015 – 116,476 miles
- 2014 – 107,447 miles
- 2013 – 103,664 miles
- 2012 – 98,809 miles
- 2011 – 93,601 miles
- 2010 – 88,577 miles
- 2009 – 69,184 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,933 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 11 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,933 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 148,933 miles
- Test number
- 742416543020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,927 miles (+6,840)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,927 miles
- Test number
- 690615888632
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass142,087 miles (+2,479)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 142,087 miles
- Test number
- 379735408790
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,608 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 139,608 miles
- Test number
- 419593981421
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both tractor joints slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged front seat (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bushes split both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls perished both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail139,608 miles (+1,253)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,608 miles
- Test number
- 785338287979
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both tractor joints slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged front seat (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bushes split both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls perished both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass138,355 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 138,355 miles
- Test number
- 609240955619
- AdvisoryFront Both front tractor joints leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,355 miles (+5,146)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,355 miles
- Test number
- 711541883150
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Both front tractor joints leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,209 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 133,209 miles
- Test number
- 784733395979
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged front seat belt cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront tractor joints leaking grease
Fail133,208 miles (+4,493)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,208 miles
- Test number
- 733968889456
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both tractor joints leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged front seat belt buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine gear box rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,715 miles (+48)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 128,715 miles
- Test number
- 819061457674
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tractor joints slight leak
Fail128,667 miles (+6,975)6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,667 miles
- Test number
- 660632458901
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tractor joints slight leak
Pass121,692 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 121,692 miles
- Test number
- 968722935531
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySwivel housing seals weeping
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail121,691 miles (+1,078)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,691 miles
- Test number
- 558825647987
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySwivel housing seals weeping
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass120,613 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 120,613 miles
- Test number
- 991447412885
- AdvisoryFront BOTH FR CV JOINT COVERS / SPHERES - LIGHT SMEAR OF GREASE
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REARS - CORROSION TO CASE (5.3.2 (b))
Fail120,611 miles (+834)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,611 miles
- Test number
- 218939820387
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FUEL FILTER PIPES (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront BOTH FR CV JOINT COVERS / SPHERES - LIGHT SMEAR OF GREASE
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REARS - CORROSION TO CASE (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,777 miles (+1,224)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 119,777 miles
- Test number
- 367796338602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,553 miles (+606)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 118,553 miles
- Test number
- 307401543137
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals damp
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake pipes
Pass117,947 miles (+1,471)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 117,947 miles
- Test number
- 804704254123
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel/hub seals.
- AdvisoryOil leak from top of engine.
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes have corrosion.
Pass116,476 miles (+3,804)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 116,476 miles
- Test number
- 686682980797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,672 miles (+51)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 112,672 miles
- Test number
- 169149305422
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front hub seals leaking badly
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteHigh level brake light not working
- NoteOil leak
Fail112,621 miles (+5,174)6 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,621 miles
- Test number
- 716465505067
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front hub seals leaking badly
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteHigh level brake light not working
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass107,447 miles (+71)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 107,447 miles
- Test number
- 188448004027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front hubs weeping fluid
- NoteUpper brake light not working
Fail107,376 miles (+3,712)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,376 miles
- Test number
- 716543504065
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front hubs weeping fluid
- NoteSteering noisy
- NoteUpper brake light not working
Pass103,664 miles (+4,855)5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 103,664 miles
- Test number
- 836354003062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteBoth front hubs weeping fluid
Pass98,809 miles (+5,208)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 98,809 miles
- Test number
- 427465702032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,601 miles (+5,024)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 93,601 miles
- Test number
- 826290511011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,577 miles (+19,393)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 88,577 miles
- Test number
- 561344950135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,184 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 69,184 miles
- Test number
- 184133069108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,182 miles2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,182 miles
- Test number
- 871592869160
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteFront diff. leaking
- NoteParking brake drum shows signs of oil leakage
- NoteRear diff. leaking
Questions about L90 XUP
- Does L90 XUP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 XUP is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 XUP?
- The MOT on L90 XUP is valid until 26 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 XUP done?
- L90 XUP was recorded at 148,933 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,590 miles a year.
- Has L90 XUP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 XUP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 XUP 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 XUP find?
- L90 XUP passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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