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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L90 YAAMOT history

L90 YAA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

L90 YAA blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
93,950 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 YAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 YAA was last recorded at 93,950 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,950 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,950 miles
  • 2023 – 92,684 miles
  • 2022 – 91,479 miles
  • 2021 – 87,755 miles
  • 2015 – 87,738 miles
  • 2012 – 86,731 miles
  • 2010 – 86,317 miles
  • 2009 – 85,192 miles
  • 2008 – 83,742 miles
  • 2007 – 82,487 miles
  • 2006 – 81,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,950 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel tank repaired with aftermarket straps, secure
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and bolt on areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas welded and patched (6.1.1 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,950 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,950 miles
    Test number
    771207420990
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank repaired with aftermarket straps, secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and bolt on areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas welded and patched (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail93,950 miles (+1,266)19 major6 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,950 miles
    Test number
    436165076664
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at gearbox crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at spring tower prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hockey stick rear mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play bearing or swivel pin (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at hockey stick front mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at hockey stick front mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on hub (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted on caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on hub (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavy corrosion and body panels corroded & holed outside prescribed areas

  3. Pass92,684 miles (+1,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,684 miles
    Test number
    127232849705
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,479 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,479 miles
    Test number
    948883476940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,755 miles (+17)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,755 miles
    Test number
    484643354719
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive both front axle spheres slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,738 miles (+1,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,738 miles
    Test number
    758167775025
    • NoteSlight leak on front axle sphers

  7. Pass86,731 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,731 miles
    Test number
    498349202247
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front sphere seals slightly leaking

  8. Fail86,729 miles (+412)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,729 miles
    Test number
    136153802241
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front sphere seals slightly leaking

  9. Pass86,317 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,317 miles
    Test number
    964511730316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,285 miles (+1,093)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,285 miles
    Test number
    731694220358
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass85,192 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    85,192 miles
    Test number
    790511239340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,071 miles (+1,329)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,071 miles
    Test number
    832344509312
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass83,742 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,742 miles
    Test number
    660816208311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,487 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,487 miles
    Test number
    234916807329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,478 miles (+1,290)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,478 miles
    Test number
    311930707375
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass81,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    81,188 miles
    Test number
    284692736340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 YAA

Does L90 YAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 YAA expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 YAA?
The MOT on L90 YAA expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 YAA done?
L90 YAA was recorded at 93,950 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 717 miles a year.
Has L90 YAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 YAA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 YAA 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 YAA find?
L90 YAA passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 9 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; fuel tank repaired with aftermarket straps, secure; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint seal, and 6 more.

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