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Land Rover Defender

Purple · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L90 YAYMOT history

L90 YAY is a purple diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

L90 YAY purple 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 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,746 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 YAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 YAY was last recorded at 106,746 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,746 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,746 miles
  • 2024 – 104,698 miles
  • 2023 – 103,305 miles
  • 2022 – 100,671 miles
  • 2021 – 97,837 miles
  • 2017 – 97,786 miles
  • 2016 – 94,117 miles
  • 2015 – 88,305 miles
  • 2014 – 84,069 miles
  • 2013 – 79,206 miles
  • 2012 – 73,339 miles
  • 2011 – 67,131 miles
  • 2010 – 59,335 miles
  • 2009 – 52,774 miles
  • 2008 – 46,086 miles
  • 2007 – 38,847 miles
  • 2006 – 32,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,746 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,746 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,746 miles
    Test number
    328164899660
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,746 miles (+2,048)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,746 miles
    Test number
    586708689263
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,698 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,698 miles
    Test number
    841843619435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail104,696 miles (+1,391)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,696 miles
    Test number
    365737515239
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass103,305 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,305 miles
    Test number
    586669507026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,671 miles (+2,834)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,671 miles
    Test number
    898665788506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,837 miles
    Test number
    533050409715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,837 miles (+51)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,837 miles
    Test number
    930630021156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail97,786 miles (+3,669)14 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,786 miles
    Test number
    549037719256
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded central chassis area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake flexible hose to engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber metal tower assy (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded central chassis area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass94,117 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    701290303931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,106 miles (+5,801)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,106 miles
    Test number
    556513134522
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front arm location area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearmost suspension arm mount area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to coil spring tower (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass88,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,305 miles
    Test number
    879518695187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,305 miles (+4,236)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,305 miles
    Test number
    185427695179
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass84,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,069 miles
    Test number
    738120514218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail84,069 miles (+4,863)5 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,069 miles
    Test number
    549950114299
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet release partially siezed

  16. Pass79,206 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,206 miles
    Test number
    505588793129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,197 miles (+5,858)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,197 miles
    Test number
    699337293164
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass73,339 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    365556502418
    • NoteAdvise offside front wheelbearing slight noise

  19. Fail73,339 miles (+6,208)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    595906502278
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvise offside front wheelbearing slight noise

  20. Pass67,131 miles (+7,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,131 miles
    Test number
    329560901485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass59,335 miles (+6,561)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,335 miles
    Test number
    300765090178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass52,774 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,774 miles
    Test number
    552882119294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,773 miles (+6,687)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,773 miles
    Test number
    380192609471
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  24. Pass46,086 miles (+7,239)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,086 miles
    Test number
    483787998155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,847 miles
    Test number
    533427707211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,847 miles (+6,846)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,847 miles
    Test number
    572626007229
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass32,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,001 miles
    Test number
    190471006233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 YAY

Does L90 YAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 YAY is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 YAY?
The MOT on L90 YAY is valid until 23 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 YAY done?
L90 YAY was recorded at 106,746 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 3,847 miles a year.
Has L90 YAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 YAY has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 YAY 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 YAY find?
L90 YAY passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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