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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 YEAMOT history

L90 YEA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

L90 YEA 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 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
121,769 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 YEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 YEA was last recorded at 121,769 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,994 miles · 19 May 2022
Between the last two tests
775 miles
Average per year
1,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,769 miles
  • 2022 – 120,994 miles
  • 2021 – 119,300 miles
  • 2020 – 118,455 miles
  • 2019 – 116,964 miles
  • 2015 – 115,228 miles
  • 2014 – 113,918 miles
  • 2013 – 112,435 miles
  • 2011 – 109,546 miles
  • 2010 – 107,132 miles
  • 2009 – 103,409 miles
  • 2008 – 100,683 miles
  • 2007 – 97,592 miles
  • 2006 – 93,969 miles
  • 2005 – 90,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,769 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,769 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,769 miles
    Test number
    885174605804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,994 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,994 miles
    Test number
    963528718764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,300 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    119,300 miles
    Test number
    664499480363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,455 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,455 miles
    Test number
    801499615937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,964 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,964 miles
    Test number
    168354750386
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Fail116,963 miles (+1,735)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,963 miles
    Test number
    977897211029
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head near column (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo lazy

  7. Fail115,228 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,228 miles
    Test number
    577917195047
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering belt beconing worn

  8. Pass115,228 miles (+1,310)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,228 miles
    Test number
    735817695074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering belt beconing worn

  9. Pass113,918 miles (+3)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,918 miles
    Test number
    887560404112
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail113,915 miles (+1,480)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,915 miles
    Test number
    845988394097
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass112,435 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,435 miles
    Test number
    535993793056
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePowersteering belt slightly deteriorated

  12. Fail112,435 miles (+2,889)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,435 miles
    Test number
    947113893043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePowersteering belt slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass109,546 miles (+7)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,546 miles
    Test number
    677116151274
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower Steering Belt Becoming Worn.

  14. Fail109,539 miles (+2,407)2 dangerous7 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,539 miles
    Test number
    377999841285
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)
    • DangerousVehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower Steering Belt Becoming Worn.
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  15. Pass107,132 miles (+52)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    107,132 miles
    Test number
    330134660204
    • NoteFuel tank corroried at top

  16. Fail107,080 miles (+3,671)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    381341550246
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFuel tank corroried at top

  17. Pass103,409 miles (+2,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    103,409 miles
    Test number
    353047949413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass100,683 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    100,683 miles
    Test number
    482425558263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail100,683 miles (+3,091)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,683 miles
    Test number
    312272058284
    • FailureDrag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  20. Pass97,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    97,592 miles
    Test number
    942317347244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,592 miles (+3,623)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,592 miles
    Test number
    900750347230
    • FailureCentre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass93,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    93,969 miles
    Test number
    143403146215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,969 miles (+3,586)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,969 miles
    Test number
    853331946271
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass90,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    893795155240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,383 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    762775255215
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L90 YEA

Does L90 YEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 YEA expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 YEA?
The MOT on L90 YEA expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 YEA done?
L90 YEA was recorded at 121,769 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 1,664 miles a year.
Has L90 YEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 YEA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 YEA 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 YEA find?
L90 YEA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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