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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 YEHMOT history

L90 YEH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

L90 YEH 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 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,203 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 YEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 YEH was last recorded at 92,203 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 2,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2013: 129,982 miles, lower than 177,302 miles on 15 Dec 2012.
  • 20 Dec 2014: 75,006 miles, lower than 129,982 miles on 18 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,718 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,485 miles
Average per year
1,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,203 miles
  • 2025 – 89,718 miles
  • 2024 – 88,508 miles
  • 2022 – 88,018 miles
  • 2021 – 87,895 miles
  • 2020 – 87,318 miles
  • 2019 – 86,958 miles
  • 2018 – 84,167 miles
  • 2017 – 81,595 miles
  • 2016 – 80,131 miles
  • 2014 – 75,006 miles
  • 2013 – 129,982 miles
  • 2012 – 177,302 miles
  • 2011 – 114,195 miles
  • 2010 – 108,261 miles
  • 2009 – 102,441 miles
  • 2007 – 93,282 miles
  • 2006 – 79,600 miles
  • 2005 – 64,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,203 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,203 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,203 miles
    Test number
    156484043197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,718 miles (+1,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,718 miles
    Test number
    972440385042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear chassis have slight corrosion
  3. Pass88,508 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,508 miles
    Test number
    519325714203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,018 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,018 miles
    Test number
    344853694600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,895 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,895 miles
    Test number
    546059768307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,318 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,318 miles
    Test number
    111208955372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,958 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,958 miles
    Test number
    430037860823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,167 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,167 miles
    Test number
    769063882207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,595 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,595 miles
    Test number
    234168883609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,131 miles (+5,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,131 miles
    Test number
    470227474139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass75,006 miles (-54,976)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    296514854376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,982 miles (-47,320)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    129,982 miles
    Test number
    295852053340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass177,302 miles (+63,107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    177,302 miles
    Test number
    456280252354
    • NoteOffside and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play
  14. Pass114,195 miles (+5,934)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    114,195 miles
    Test number
    635937751385
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteVarious underbody corrosion started
  15. Pass108,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    108,261 miles
    Test number
    742821280266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,261 miles (+5,820)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,261 miles
    Test number
    481370780202
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass102,441 miles (+9,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    102,441 miles
    Test number
    453961749024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  18. Pass93,282 miles (+13,682)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    93,282 miles
    Test number
    512418727315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,600 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,600 miles
    Test number
    222280396279
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Pass79,600 miles (+15,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,600 miles
    Test number
    602220596293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Pass64,363 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    64,363 miles
    Test number
    313612875268
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSeat belt clasp cover missing

Questions about L90 YEH

Does L90 YEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 YEH is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 YEH?
The MOT on L90 YEH is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 YEH done?
L90 YEH was recorded at 92,203 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 1,367 miles a year.
Has L90 YEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 YEH has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on L90 YEH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 YEH find?
L90 YEH passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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