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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 YESMOT history

L90 YES is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

L90 YES black 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 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
125,145 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 YES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 YES was last recorded at 125,145 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,134 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,145 miles
  • 2023 – 124,823 miles
  • 2022 – 122,289 miles
  • 2021 – 121,796 miles
  • 2020 – 119,617 miles
  • 2019 – 117,243 miles
  • 2018 – 116,094 miles
  • 2017 – 113,521 miles
  • 2016 – 109,885 miles
  • 2015 – 105,185 miles
  • 2014 – 100,168 miles
  • 2013 – 95,239 miles
  • 2012 – 90,660 miles
  • 2011 – 87,803 miles
  • 2010 – 85,881 miles
  • 2009 – 83,491 miles
  • 2008 – 79,145 miles
  • 2007 – 74,027 miles
  • 2006 – 68,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,145 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front hub seals weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,145 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,145 miles
    Test number
    317479677951
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,134 miles (+311)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,134 miles
    Test number
    100412337483
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,823 miles (+2,534)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,823 miles
    Test number
    912492542037
    • AdvisoryBoth front centre body mounts slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryDrivers side windscreen wiper spindle slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to entire chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear centre out rigger slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering box oil seal

  4. Pass122,289 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,289 miles
    Test number
    897902294169
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear out rigger slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis slightly corroded

  5. Fail122,289 miles (+493)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,289 miles
    Test number
    102422635678
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear out rigger slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis slightly corroded

  6. Pass121,796 miles (+2,179)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,796 miles
    Test number
    359820753383
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass119,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,617 miles
    Test number
    258676505123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Fail119,617 miles (+2,374)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,617 miles
    Test number
    395920956107
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak holes in pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass117,243 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,243 miles
    Test number
    845271635313
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail117,243 miles (+1,149)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,243 miles
    Test number
    825081353092
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose on spindle (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass116,094 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,094 miles
    Test number
    400042979737
    • AdvisoryFront both coil springs clamed on central coils in two places
    • AdvisoryFront both hub seal weaping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust mounting corroded and has temp repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail116,094 miles (+2,573)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,094 miles
    Test number
    915807930712
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront both coil springs clamed on central coils in two places
    • AdvisoryFront both hub seal weaping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust mounting corroded and has temp repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass113,521 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,521 miles
    Test number
    174642760779
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint axle A bar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coolant hose chaffed (pas pulley)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip worn

  14. Fail113,521 miles (+3,636)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,521 miles
    Test number
    234439082980
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint axle A bar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coolant hose chaffed (pas pulley)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip worn

  15. Pass109,885 miles (+4,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,885 miles
    Test number
    783619304106
    • 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)

  16. Pass105,185 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,185 miles
    Test number
    678583185096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,168 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,168 miles
    Test number
    259677974035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass100,168 miles (+4,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,168 miles
    Test number
    797507474024
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass95,239 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,239 miles
    Test number
    949146083077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,660 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,660 miles
    Test number
    847093372038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,803 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,803 miles
    Test number
    637050091056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,881 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,881 miles
    Test number
    161897450465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,491 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,491 miles
    Test number
    741312769091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,145 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,145 miles
    Test number
    133998958414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,027 miles (+5,404)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    74,027 miles
    Test number
    192885847048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    68,623 miles
    Test number
    433233356053
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L90 YES

Does L90 YES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 YES expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 YES?
The MOT on L90 YES expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 YES done?
L90 YES was recorded at 125,145 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 2,916 miles a year.
Has L90 YES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 YES has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 YES 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 YES find?
L90 YES passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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